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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 11:38 AM
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Hi y'all, recently bought my first Harley, 2018 street bob with about 5k on it. Was checking the oil today after about 500 miles and noticed this cable issue on the muffler. Could anyone give me any information on this so I can determine the severity/urgency of fixing it? Was gonna give her a bath tomorrow but not sure if I should now. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks all, I'm loving the bike, even riding in the winter!

 
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 11:44 AM
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That's the O2 sensor cable. What's the issue?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 11:56 AM
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That's your O2 sensor, the black you see is just a cover to protect the wires. No worries, bathe away!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 12:07 PM
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That's the O2 sensor cable. What's the issue?
Just that the casing has come away a bit. I don't normally like to see any wires exposed!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 05:24 PM
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well, do not look into your attic!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 05:27 PM
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Leave it alone, it'll be just fine. Enjoy your bike!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2021 | 04:48 PM
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Bike is clean again, thanks lads

 
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Old Dec 19, 2021 | 04:51 PM
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They look like that even when new.
 
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