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« on: June 22, 2011, 12:47:13 pm »
Guys quick question on oil preasure, took the motor for a spin last night but noticed the Idiot light flickers on idle, but the VDO guage stays happy at around 45 psi at idle and rises as she goes up the revs...! Anything to be worried about or check?

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9.5:1 compression with an external oil cooler , deep sump and fan..
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2011, 12:51:41 pm »
45 PSI @ idle? I that hot or cold? What weight oil are you using?
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2011, 13:33:41 pm »
40-45 after a run but not hard one..! Not sure about the oil as I havent done the oil change yet..what would you recomend?

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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2011, 13:58:06 pm »
Check it at the case with a mechanical gauge.
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2011, 14:42:43 pm »
good the speedo oil light be to sensitive ?
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2011, 14:54:25 pm »
You'll know if you check it with a mechanical gauge.
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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2011, 14:55:00 pm »
Thank you sorry I did read that the first time, just dont have one to hand lol
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« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2011, 14:57:54 pm »
They're cheap and most places carry them. Do it now, so you know if something is wrong instead of running around town with bad pressure.
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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2011, 17:44:23 pm »
Rule of thumb I've always been told is 10 PSI per 1,000 RPM. 
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2011, 18:17:44 pm »
The light flickering at idle is a kinda of a norm when the engine is at temp --

The BEST oil that I've found recently is Mobil1 synethic for V-twins either the 10-40 (cool weather) or the 20-50 (hot weather) -- both have the ZDDP (Zinc for the lifters) in the 15,000 to 18,000 range -- they are about $7.50 a quart
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