2004 XB12R oil light

[Blackdog]

When I start my bike after a short stop for gas the oil light stays on until I rev it a little. It never comes on when I'm riding, just after starting with a hot engine. Is this normal?

 

[zoedogg1]

Oil level right? Mine has never done this..

 

[Blackdog]

Level is fine. I think I may go to 50 wt. I'm not suer what's in it now.

 

[His_and_Her_Buells]

20w/50 is what should be in there. Is the light for level, pressure or both?

 

[LeFox]

i would say pressure.

could be that there is oil in there that is actually to thin.
so, if you don't know what oil is in your bike, i would suggest removing it and using good synthetic 20/50 made for aircooled vtwins.

if that doesn't help...overcheck your connections, lines and the oil pressure switch.

if you can't see anything wrong with that, you gotta check your oilpump.