If The Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights - Honda 1999 Shadow Aero VT1100C3 Owner's Manual

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights
If you check your engine oil level
regularly, you should never see the low oil
pressure indicator while riding. Normally,
it will only light momentarily when you
turn the ignition switch ON. Occasionally,
it may flicker at or near idling speed.
Low oil pressure may be caused by an oil
leak, a low oilleve!, or some problem in
the engine's lubrication system.
If the indicator comes on while you're
riding, don't ignore it. Pull safely to the
side of the road. If possible, pull the clutch
lever in and coast to a stop. Stop the
engine as soon as it's safe to do so.
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Continuing to ride with low oil pressure
can cause serious engine damage.
• Check for an oil leak.
• Then check the oil level. If necessary,
add the recommended oil (page 80 ) to
the upper level mark. If you must leave
your motorcycle to get oil, secure it as
much as possible.
• After adding oil, start the engine, and
check that the low oil pressure indicator
goes off. Check for a possible leak.
If the indicator goes off and there is no
leak - resume riding. If there is a leak-
do not ride the motorcycle until the leak is
repaired by a Honda dealer.