Preventitive sensor replacement?

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Mar 10, 2012 | 08:56 AM

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Preventitive sensor replacement?

Do you guys with older or high milage FI bikes change out elec components to prevent future failers on the road. Thinking about changing out the crank sensor , head sensor, and O2 sensors. Thoughts. 07 FXST 103+k

Mar 10, 2012 | 08:59 AM

piasspj

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Nope, most "failures" won't leave you stranded anyway.

Mar 12, 2012 | 09:29 AM

carlgrover

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Nope. I wait until I get a funny lurch then watch for the idiot light to come on and tell me which one it is.

Mar 12, 2012 | 09:34 AM

barjbar

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Yes. I buy a new bike every 3 or 4 years.

Mar 12, 2012 | 10:01 AM

rh8234

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Your old sensors could last the life of the bike - or not. It is a crap-shoot. Same with a new one. Just 'cause it's new ain't assurance it will last more than a day or two. It would make more sense to me, to have spare sensors in the bag if you are taking a long trip. My 2 cents.