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I have to start this thread by letting you all know I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination. I'm an artist, so treat me like a moron and I may be able to fix this problem.
I have a 2001 1200 Sportster that I've put about 4,000 miles on since I bought it. Late last Fall I had some starter problems that put the bike away for the year. I've since replaced the starter. Now what I'm experiencing is that my oil "idiot" light goes on after I put about 15 miles on the bike. This is about the half way point on my way to and from work.
I've read some of the forum posts about a similar problem, clogged lines, worn oil pump, air in lines, but no one ever posts the resolution to their problems. I'd prefer to do this as cheaply as possible since I just dropped of 2 bills to on the starter issue and I have kids to feed. What's the most likely problem here? If it is the oil pump, that's what most people around work think, how difficult is it to rebuild? Is a rebuild something a novice should even attempt?
Some more needed info...I have 17,000+ miles on the bike. Oil was changed about a month ago with 20-50. New oil filter. New sensor. Oil bag feels hot to me, but no temp readings for that.
I have a 2001 1200 Sportster that I've put about 4,000 miles on since I bought it. Late last Fall I had some starter problems that put the bike away for the year. I've since replaced the starter. Now what I'm experiencing is that my oil "idiot" light goes on after I put about 15 miles on the bike. This is about the half way point on my way to and from work.
I've read some of the forum posts about a similar problem, clogged lines, worn oil pump, air in lines, but no one ever posts the resolution to their problems. I'd prefer to do this as cheaply as possible since I just dropped of 2 bills to on the starter issue and I have kids to feed. What's the most likely problem here? If it is the oil pump, that's what most people around work think, how difficult is it to rebuild? Is a rebuild something a novice should even attempt?
Some more needed info...I have 17,000+ miles on the bike. Oil was changed about a month ago with 20-50. New oil filter. New sensor. Oil bag feels hot to me, but no temp readings for that.