Neglect

[swooshdave]

I see that some of you, including Roper, have forgotten that because of my nagging there was a more recent run of plates. So yes, it has a plate.

Could it be a little low on oil? I will check.

Did I really forget to post the wire bracket thing?

[Weegie]

Hi Dave

Not sure of the sequence of events, the bike stuttered and died after sitting some time, after you had lunch, so it was cold, or slightly warm but not hot?

When did the low pressure light illuminate after starting?

Did it stay on after you applied some throttle/revs then go out and only flickered on for a second or two?

Just my opinion, the flicker of the light could be nothing, the switch/connections needing attention or genuine low pressure and investigation into the mechanicals.

Many others have gone into the probable causes.

I'd first check oil level, then get a gauge onto it, remove the plugs (to lessen the strain on the bearings and increase crank speed) and crank it over. If it's cold the oil pressure should register quickly, within a few seconds and spin up to at least 40, I usually see 60 on the Sporti (more or less same bottom end)

I'd be concerend about engine mechanical integrity first, sputtering and faulty pressure swtich/electrics would concern me less, although obviously needing to be looked into later.

John