Oil pressure light on European Z400J four cyclinder.
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25 Sep 2022 09:36Probably - but IMO it's more fun to wring out a small bike than to wrestle with a large and heavy bike.
Any road, with that "t'internet" you sound a bit nooorthern 'n' all, mate.
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26 Sep 2022 12:58
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26 Sep 2022 13:23
Oil pressure switch ordered from Zedpower. I haven't got a decent car spares shop near enough to take the old one in to try and find a VW one that'll fit.
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26 Sep 2022 15:13
*takes notes on names for alleyways* 
No southerner here; I'm a US-ian. Not the southern part of t'US, either.

No southerner here; I'm a US-ian. Not the southern part of t'US, either.
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27 Sep 2022 08:40The furthest south I got over your way was Key west, it's all northen after that
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28 Sep 2022 06:27
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02 Oct 2022 07:18 - 02 Oct 2022 13:54
Out with the old and in with the new,,not quite getting the picture insertion right but you get the idea. Wasn't a big job. Been out for a spin and everything seems OK. Have left a rag under the bike and will cheack for drips tomorrow. Many thanks for all the great help and advice.
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03 Oct 2022 12:00
Looks like the swap was a success - well done you!
Did you safety wire the sensor in place?
Did you safety wire the sensor in place?

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04 Oct 2022 02:51er....no.Looks like the swap was a success - well done you!
Did you safety wire the sensor in place?![]()
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