Changed oil now has oil light on

[BJ44V]

This one confuses me. I have changed the oil on this bike twice prior to today and have not had a light issue. Today I change the oil and put in 10w40 instead of the 10w30 since it is getting warmer around here. With the 10w40 the oil light is on when I start the bike. I have checked and re-checked the oil and the level is almost to the top line. I rode the bike around the block and the light is still on. Just 2 days ago with the 10w30 the oil light was not on. Does the bike need to warm up before the light will go out?

 

[BJ44V]

OK...well, nevermind. I went out and started the bike after it had been sitting for a little while and the light did not come on. I believe it may have taken a little for the bike to register the oil level since I left it overnight with no oil. I had to reseal the clutch cover since it was seeping out of the bottom (even with a new seal). Anyway, good to go.

 

[maleko89]

Sometimes oil switch sticks. Make sure starter switch is all the way out too.

 

[2fear]

Yes, sometimes when you push the '' start button '' it will stay pushed in causing your light to stay on.

 

[BJ44V]

Good to know about the start switch. Thanks!!

 

[gamorg02]

the floats in the oil level senders and stick too, mine did.

i've also had one randomly reverse polarity oddly enough so keep that in mind!