Topic: 1979 cb650 oil light issue

[MMICAFE]

ok this is the first time i have really had this problem and i dont like it. im out on a little ride then i go to pick up some tail light bulbs for my bike and on my way back home my oil light comes on. i get home check the oil, it is a little low so i top it off. then i let it run a little bit but the light stays on. some one please let me know whats up i know i have the right amount of oil but the light is on. could it just be a wire or is the sensor messed up? please let me know asap

[mark]

It's a 30 year old bike. Lots of stuff can go wrong.

The switch can go bad.

If the wire is grounded anywhere between the switch and the light..... voilá! a little red light that stays on.

If it isn't one of those, you probably wouldn't have got home.

 

[cb650]

Mine went on on the race bike once.  Paniced and switched bikes. got home and it was just the sensor. 

[w1sa]

Disconnect the wire at the oil pressure switch. If the warning light stays on, you've got a problem in the circuit back to the bulb.....if it goes out check/replace the oil pressure switch (sender).

If the warning light stays on (engine running) with a new switch, you've most likely got an oil pressure problem, and better get it tested.

[MMICAFE]

well i just went out and checked everything finally and the light is off and all is well

[bryanj]

Remember light has nothing to do with level its for pressure

[MMICAFE]

thanks for the tip bryanj