Mine is the same way. I seems to be normal for these bikes since they use a
level sensor rather than a pressure sensor. Really, it's probably a good
thing that it blows off some oil. It keeps the oil a little fresher if you
are adding some and it keeps you thinking about the oil so you don't let it
go too long.
Larry Steimel KD0DG
Saint Louis, Missouri
1996 Yamaha Virago 1100
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Jeff Van Dyke
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 6:06 AM
To: virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: engine clatter
On Apr 24, 2004, at 12:35 AM, DHEATH@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> The thing with my oil is that unless I keep the oil topped off,
> then the oil light comes on periodically... and since this is a handy
> warning device I prefer to only see it when it really means something.
>
This is exactly how my bike acts too. I keep the oil level about
halfway between the two hash marks on the window and i get the light
while idling on the side stand, it goes off when I take off, but comes
back on about 30 seconds later, then goes off again about 20 seconds
after that, like clockwork. If I fill it higher it blows it back out.
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