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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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01 Ultra Classic with Stage 2 and S&S gear drive .

What kind of oil pressure should I be seeing on the gauge when it's idling hot? I'm getting between 30 and 40 when I'm on the road, and it's steady, but I was sitting at a light this afternoon and noticed it sitting on 0. As soon as I took off, it immediately went back over 30. Gauge issue, sensor, or something much much worse?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Sounds like it's idled too low. It needs idling up a little.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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At idel - you should be at ~4-6psi...
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Low enough to scare ya at a stop, but high enough to keep the low oil light off.
 
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Harleys are about flow, not pressure.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Low enough to scare ya at a stop, but high enough to keep the low oil light off.

That's exactly what it was. No oil light, but from my position in the seat, it looks like it's sitting on zero, and that's enough to make my eyes pop out.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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mine does the same nad has for 38K miles. when i got it i called the dealer and they said, "its a Harley, ride it and have fun, dont worry. the thing is a tank."
 
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That's pretty normal with the early TC oil pumps, the 07 & later pumps usually run 10-15# at idle, that's why I usually recommend the SE hydraulic tensioner upgrade since it includes the new pump. It shouldn't be a problem, but it doesn't give you the warm & fuzzies.
 
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Sales guy told me to expect what you are seeing. At idle the oil preasure will drop way down. It's ok.
 
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was told if the light is not on don't worry bout it ,but keep the new oil pump in mind if you ever do the timing chain shoes
 
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