R1 oil warning light.

[Pistolvip]

Has anyone had any problems with the oil warning light on the first generation R1's?
(The light on the rev counter)

It keeps coming on, stays on for a while then goes off. And this happens all the time.

I think it is purley an electrical fault.

Anyone else experienced this.

Thanks

[rsvmilly]

I had similar on my Aprilia. Cured by replacing the sender.

[philelmer]

I had the same problem on my 99 R1. I ignored it for ages, and then put a bit of gaffer tape over it. There's a float level switch in the bottom of the sum that gets gunked up and stops working. If you've got the fairing lowers off and the oil out anyway, it's a 10 minute job.

[rumpelstiltskin]

I had this happen with my 99 R1,its a low oil level light,don't panic!Just top it up with a little oil.I've been told,and have noticed that these bikes tend to burn a little oil.This light actually came on when i test drove mine when i was buying it,i thought it was an oil pressure switch and immediately pulled over,but its just oil level.

[Pistolvip]

Thanks peeps!