| Author | Message | ||
     Svmotoman |
So just had it replaced ($72 part, 2 hrs labor).... stings a little. Anyway, every article I read about misfiring/stumbling mentions this sensor... like everyone has been through this, like it's old hat. I guess my question is, how long do these things last? do they seem to have a high failure rate? Apparently it's not something I can fix on the side of the road, so it does cause me concern if straying far from home. | ||
| Preybird1 |
What!!!!! 2 hours labor, For a head temp sensor? It can be done on the side of the road. You only need a socket that has been notched (Grind a slit down the side of the socket for the sensor wire) Lifespan hard to say........My first one lasted 7yrs to my knowledge | ||
| Snowbees |
is the sensor a buell specific part or can you get one from another vehicle i heard a lot of buell electrical parts are bosch | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Mine failed under warranty. The shop had the bike for two days! This was in Albaquerque in 2001. No one understood fuel injection back then. | ||
| Kalali |
The "early" FI Tubers (pre mid-'00 production date) have the sensor out right next to the rear plug. Easy to replace. But the later Tubers have the sensor inside the "hole" so it is not that easy to get to. I think the 2 hrs. must have been due to the fact that the tank had to be removed to get to the sensor, etc. | ||
| Yo_barry |
Mine failed at ~45K miles. No further issues, current mileage ~67K. 2001 S3T If you have that notched deep socket, it's a simple quick change. Remove tank, unplug sensor, remove with special socket, install new one with same socket, connect plug, reinstall tank. Nowhere near two hours. Without the socket, you need to remove the rocker box and covers. Takes a little longer. | ||
| Sloppy |
SV - are you talking about an XB or a Tuber? | ||
| Akbuell |
The one on my '01 X-1 went out after 25k miles, or 8 yrs. Pick the yardstick of your choice. And it still ran and got me home, though the engine WAS really rough. As an electrical part, it suffers failures, at a random rate. Some last a long time, others don't. | ||
| Svmotoman |
Old School.... tuber ('02 S3T) Supposed to be my touring bike, just want my level of trust to go up.... not down. It is a joyous machine. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I think the techs told me that mine had rattled loose or chafed through the cable. It was a long time ago though. | ||
| 5liter |
Still going strong at 48,0000 miles. | ||
| Svmotoman |
My confidence is rising... |
