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Quick Question about Oil Light

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Alright, so I haven't started the bike since I got it home. I'm changing the oil tonight before it gets darkish. But I came across a thread about the plug near the clutch cable for the Oil Pressure light. Well, the plastic casing around the plug is cracked, and wiggling it around makes the Oil Pressure light turn off. So, I guess that the light wasn't coming on because of the gas in the oil...(Oil only smells like gas faintly...) So, is there a good way to fix that wire/plug so it's 100% accurate all the time and won't get busted up by the clutch cable again? :confused:
 
Hi,

You can replace the lead wire to the oil pressure switch.

Part# 36853-45001 is $5.58 from alpha-sports.com. It's $3.34 from flatoutmotorcycles.com.

It sounds like you may have an intermittent connection too. You can see if you can tighten up the connector somehow. But I still worry about gas in your oil.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Gasoline has been removed from the oil! =) So, all is well again in GS-Land. Thanks for all the help! =) I'm going to get that replacement wire as soon as payday rolls around! =) You know, I'd have to say that this is my favorite place on the internet... Well...almost favorite. =P

Oh and in case you didn't know. I finally added pictures. Just a couple.
 
Ryan Unfortunately said:
So Monday I picked up a 1980 GS850G. Loving it so far!
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Congrats on the new purchase. If you read the board long enough, you will catch on that it is somewhat of a favorite bike among those that care to express an opinion.

Ryan Unfortunately said:
I pulled a wicked FAIL move the first night I had it ...
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Sorry, but I belong to the generation before yours (my son is your age) and I am not up on all the lingo. What is a "wicked FAIL move"? :-k


Ryan Unfortunately said:
You guys are F-ing AMAZING!
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Ryan Unfortunately said:
Damn Carbs! I haven't rebuilt a carb in YEARS... damn going on 5 when I still had my 68' Ford Mustang Coupe. ...
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I know, I am part of the generation before yours and can be considered old and conservative, but one of the things that attracts me to this site besides the valuable wealth of knowledge is the veritable lack of "language". It just doesn't impress very many people here. If you have to change the spelling of a word to get it past the Net Nannies, is it really worth it? Is it really a necessary word to convey your question?
Just my opinion, I'll get off my soapbox and put it away for now. :o

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A Wicked Fail Move is a choice or action taken or made by a person which usually results in a complete failure. So, I messed up big time, and pulled a "wicked fail move" by leaving the petcock on PRI. Similar to getting ridiculously drunk and then saying, "Hey guys check out what I can do!!!" Something always indicates, "this is not going to end well..." And chances are, it ends in the hospital. :eek:

=)
 
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