RE: Oil Pressure ?

[John Hickman <jhickman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had the same problem with mine ('99 ST).  I called my dealer and he said
that "some of Triumph's electronics aren't as 'solid state' as we'd like
them to be."  He offered to change it under warrantee, but said he's swapped
out a few, and most of the replacements did the same thing (although I think
they were not in ST's). He suggested that I ignore it unless it continues
full on while in motion (not idling).  After the first 2 months of riding,
it hasn't happened again (but I don't remember where the first oil changed
occurred in that period).  

Coincidentally, my fuel gauge has worked since day 1.  Go figure....

- -John Hickman
Lexington, KY

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Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 18:11:52 -0700
From: "Michael Judkins" <mjudkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Oil Pressure ?

Hello,
I'm new to this list as I just purchased a 2000 Sprint ST in stylish, yet
reserved, blue. After riding Ducatis for years, I think this is the bike
I've been waiting for; smooth, powerful, and well mannered. I'm having an
problem however, that perhaps others have encountered ? After my initial
jaunt on the freeway (now at normal operating temp) taking it home I noticed
my oil pressure light flickering and then full-on at idle - and only at
idle. It gave me quite a start so I took it back to the dealer who
checked the oil pressure at idle (5 psi) and revved up a bit (40 psi). He
said this often happens and is due to the combination of the break in oil
and a not 100% precise oil sender, not to worry about it, and that it will
be Ok after they change the break in oil. Well, I'm new to Triumphs but I
fly aircraft for a living and take warnings of this nature very seriously.
Should escalate this further or take the advice ?

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