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Jul 30, 2018 | 02:36 PM

BarleyW83

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Oil Light Question

Hey all, recently got an 09 FLHX. Love it. Only 9,500 miles and comfy as a couch. However, the past couple rides I've gone to take, shortly after I start the bike, the red oil light comes on for a couple seconds, then goes away and doesnt come back on. Admittedly I don't ride every day, frankly, more like every 4 or 5 days. Do I have an issue or is it merely sensing an oil pressure issue, but once the bike runs for 5-7 seconds, and the oil is pumping again, it shuts off? Thoughts?

Jul 30, 2018 | 02:45 PM

seniorsuperglideE8

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Check the connection of the wire to the oil pressure sending unit, if that's good I'd consider changing the sending unit for a new one.

Jul 30, 2018 | 02:59 PM

HARLEYRIDER155

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On My 2008 street-glide the oil light comes on for about 2 or 3 seconds only when I change oil and filter. I prime the filter when installing best as I can with out making a mess. That being said, my bike can sit for months between start ups and I get no oil light at all. I just turned 36,000 miles today. Good luck and let us know how you make out ?

Jul 31, 2018 | 02:40 PM