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What are the reasons of the engine lite to come on

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Old 06-11-2017, 09:23 AM
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Default What are the reasons of the engine lite to come on

Engine lite came on so I added oil , says do not overfill, I might have. At only 6400 miles on my 2014 low rider I believe I hade acceleration problems, less compression.What caused this? I added synthetic to conventional, and slick 50. Dan because it was the only thing I had when lite came on I assumed it was low after a poker run ride.
 

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Old 06-11-2017, 12:18 PM
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What makes you think you lost compression?
The engine light came on because the bike threw one or more diagnostic codes. Pull the codes and see what it says. https://www.fuelmotousa.com/p-29661-...ble-codes.html
Check you oil level before you go out again, you don't want to have too much in there. And you don't need Slick 50.
 
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Old 06-11-2017, 12:42 PM
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Sounds like the motor is sumping.... To much oil in the case and not scavenging properly​.... Get your manual out....
 
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