O2 sensor removal
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Road Master
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O2 sensor removal
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When I tried to remove them from the stock headers, I stripped one out even after heating the bung up.
Had to order 2 new ones and the bike has just 220 miles on it since last Tuesday. I also ride a Standard on/off.
I really think that the sensors could be held in place by a cir-clip or some other fashion than to be screwed in.
Mike
When I tried to remove them from the stock headers, I stripped one out even after heating the bung up.
Had to order 2 new ones and the bike has just 220 miles on it since last Tuesday. I also ride a Standard on/off.
I really think that the sensors could be held in place by a cir-clip or some other fashion than to be screwed in.
Mike
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RE: O2 sensor removal
What did you use to remove them with????
o2 socket, box wrench, combo wrench???
I have removed plenty of them, and yes, they are tight, but if you heat them up a bit at the bung, they come right out....
o2 socket, box wrench, combo wrench???
I have removed plenty of them, and yes, they are tight, but if you heat them up a bit at the bung, they come right out....
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Road Master
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RE: O2 sensor removal
22mm open end wrench. Maybe they were cross threaded from the factory.
Part # is 27683-06 incase someone needs to know.
Also I think my stock headers are now junk, I don't know if I can rethread them.
Part # is 27683-06 incase someone needs to know.
Also I think my stock headers are now junk, I don't know if I can rethread them.
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Road Master
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From: Conway, SC
RE: O2 sensor removal
I called 2 more dealers today looking for the O2 sensors. One had them on order after a mechanic stripped one like I did and other riders have been calling looking for them.
Another dealer said they didn't have any but were hearing of people having a difficult time getting them out and planned on ordering a few.
Pretty nice today so I'll have to take the bagger out, what a comfy ride but I want to ride my BoB.
Another dealer said they didn't have any but were hearing of people having a difficult time getting them out and planned on ordering a few.
Pretty nice today so I'll have to take the bagger out, what a comfy ride but I want to ride my BoB.
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RE: O2 sensor removal
You can probably find them for less $$$$ if you go somewhere besides the dealership. Try Autozone. O2 sensors are the same for bikes and cars.
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RE: O2 sensor removal
I did pick up 2 2-wire ones and wired them up but the wife insists I wait for the HD sensors.
So as not to hear her whine about possibly voiding the warranty I'll wait. They should be here in a day or two.
I did start the bike and had no engine light come on so I know I could ride it but hey.
Part Bosch #12028 from Advanced Auto Parts store. They are a little longer in the body but the same length from the threads to the tip.
They were $22 each and Harley wants $88 for both.
So as not to hear her whine about possibly voiding the warranty I'll wait. They should be here in a day or two.
I did start the bike and had no engine light come on so I know I could ride it but hey.
Part Bosch #12028 from Advanced Auto Parts store. They are a little longer in the body but the same length from the threads to the tip.
They were $22 each and Harley wants $88 for both.
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The Bosch sensor shouldn't void your warranty. A sensor is a sensor..... Yep, the price difference is no surprise. Most HD add-on parts are imported and made by the same companies overseas that make the other automotive parts. The big difference is.... the ones with the HD name on them usually cost a LOT more, and in many cases, are of lower quality. I only go to the dealers for nuts, bolts, and gaskets, and only if I can't find them anywhere else.
The old saying "ya get what ya pay for" doesn't apply to HD accessories or clothing.
The old saying "ya get what ya pay for" doesn't apply to HD accessories or clothing.
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RE: O2 sensor removal
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The Bosch sensor shouldn't void your warranty. A sensor is a sensor..... Yep, the price difference is no surprise. Most HD add-on parts are imported and made by the same companies overseas that make the other automotive parts. The big difference is.... the ones with the HD name on them usually cost a LOT more, and in many cases, are of lower quality. I only go to the dealers for nuts, bolts, and gaskets, and only if I can't find them anywhere else.
The old saying "ya get what ya pay for" doesn't apply to HD accessories or clothing.
The Bosch sensor shouldn't void your warranty. A sensor is a sensor..... Yep, the price difference is no surprise. Most HD add-on parts are imported and made by the same companies overseas that make the other automotive parts. The big difference is.... the ones with the HD name on them usually cost a LOT more, and in many cases, are of lower quality. I only go to the dealers for nuts, bolts, and gaskets, and only if I can't find them anywhere else.
The old saying "ya get what ya pay for" doesn't apply to HD accessories or clothing.
i dont know, their jackets are usually a MM thicker then other jackets