LACK of Oil keeing it from starting???

[kcsurprise]

I have a 2005 Sortster. The last time I was out, we ran it for a long time. Shut it off and swam around for a bit. When trying to restart, it wouldn't. We towed it back and it has sat since. When looking over it, the oil is well under where I thought it was. Would this keep the engine from starting. I have never had an issue with it starting before. And before I take it in I thought I would ask around. THANKS for anything you can add

 

[Dr Honda]

No, the MPEM won't keep the engine from starting in a low oil condition. It will simply give you a warning light.

IF... you ran it out of oil, and roasted the engine... that would be an entirely different problem.

 

[budsyboo]

lack of Oil

Same thing happened to me turned out it was the battery.It ran great all day then took the kids out for a swim and it was dead with no warning.I replaced it with a new one and it worked fine.
Cheers