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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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Twice I have had to shut off the ignition and restart the bike due to the red oil pressure light being ON and the Check Oil Press on the info screen shows a value of -- (two dashes) onstead of OK.

I am guessing its the oil pressure sending unit rather than a true loss of oil pressure. Its the two dashes that lead me to think a signal is not present.

What do ya think?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 10:51 PM
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Did you get the updated software that ups the idle to 950 compared to originally it was 850?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 11:35 PM
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I assume it's updated. I just had the dealership do a stage 2 upgrade 30 days ago
 
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 02:41 AM
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What is it idling at after it warms up?
 
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Originally Posted by armedjetflyer@gmail.com
I assume it's updated. I just had the dealership do a stage 2 upgrade 30 days ago
Never assume anyone at a dealership did their job properly.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomadmax
Never assume anyone at a dealership did their job properly.

Not if you like your Bike... Ask questions when you drop it off, and again when you pick it back up...& check your Service Order...
 
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If I bought a brand new bike @ $25,000 - $30,000 and then paid additional money for a stage 2 upgrade, I would want the dealer to come pickup the bike and find the cause for the oil light. I don't think I would want to be guessing if it has oil pressure. Your bike, your call.
 
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The dealer picked up the bike at the house. The ECM code stored is a wiring short in the oil pressure sending unit. I will update as info comes in....
 
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