Oil Pressure Check - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

LUBRICATION SYSTEM
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
4-4
Start the engine and warm it up to normal operat-
ing temperature.
Stop the engine, remove the rubber cap and discon-
nect the oil pressure switch wire by removing the
terminal screw.
Remove the oil pressure switch and connect an oil
pressure gauge attachment and gauge to the pres-
sure switch hole.
TOOLS:
Oil pressure gauge
Oil pressure gauge
attachment
07506-3000000
07510-4220100
Check the oil level and add the recommended oil if
necessary (page 3-10).
Start the engine and check the oil pressure.
OIL PRESSURE: 588 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm2 , 85 psi)
at 5,000 min- 1 (rpm) 180°C (176
OF)
Stop the engine.
Apply sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as
shown.
Remove the oil pressure gauge and attachment and
install the oil pressure switch.
TORQUE: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9Ibf·ft)
CAUTION:
To
prevent crankcase damage, do not overtighten
the switch.
Connect the oil pressure switch cord and install the
rubber cap.
Start the engine.
Check that the oil pressure indicator goes out after
one or two seconds.
If the oil pressure indicator stays on, stop the
engine and check the indicator system (page 19-13).
Do not apply sensor head
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3-4 mm (0.12-0.16 in)