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RE: Re: R1 oil level light?

by PaulR63 :: Rate this Message:

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The low "trigger point" level would be well below the baffle

- Paul

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[mailto:bike-engined-cars@...]On Behalf Of adithorp
Sent: 25 June 2009 15:47
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Subject: [bike-engined-cars] Re: R1 oil level light?


Don't think so because the level switch sticks up through the baffle.

adrian

--- In bike-engined-cars@..., "Paul Rogers" <progers63@...>
wrote:
>
> I wonder if this has anything to do with the rate at which oil can return
to
> the bottom of the sump via the baffle plate?? i.e. not enough and/or large
> enough drian holes in the baffle plate. By increasing revs the pressure
> relief valve may be actuated directing oil more quickly back to the sump?
>
> Just a theory - otherwise it sounds like a dodgy level indication.
>
> - Paul
>

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