2014 Sportster Oil Pressure light.

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Jul 9, 2014 | 01:08 PM

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2014 Sportster Oil Pressure light.

So I just bought my first harley and i have the bike for 400 miles, my oil pressure light comes on, so i checked the oil and it was to the bottom line almost empty... i put more oil in it to the correct level and the light still stayed on.. for like a day and a half of riding. so i take it to the dealership and the light had turned off by then.. they say they cant find anything wrong.. is this just a loose wire connection? any thoughts?

Jul 9, 2014 | 01:12 PM

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No leaks, no nothing? I'd be wanting the dealership to explain to me where the hell all the oil went on a brand new bike first off. Did you ride it after you topped it off with oil?>
Also, may have better luck in the sportster section.

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Jul 9, 2014 | 01:15 PM

Sklort!

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yea i couldnt find any leaks.. and would like to know where all the oil went. they said they couldn't find any problems.. i guess ill just have to hope if anything happens my 2 year factory warranty will cover it but im still kinda uneasy about the whole thing.

Jul 9, 2014 | 01:25 PM

heybaylor

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put a oil pressure gauge in place of the sender , just to check real pressure.
some senders are flakey.
oil bag being low , should not affect pressure .

Jul 9, 2014 | 01:29 PM

inswva

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Did you check it hot or cold? On the side stand or upright?

And, if there's any oil on the dipstick, it's not almost empty.

Jul 9, 2014 | 01:37 PM

AJSHOVEL

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Some oil consumption is normal during break in 'til the rings are seated. How much did you add?

Jul 9, 2014 | 01:42 PM

uncle kebo

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um...

Heres my concern...

You have low oil, you have a light, you have no idea where the oil went - and you rode the bike for a day and a half afterward?

Oil light/brand new bike = call the dealer