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Alstroker
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Anyone have any suggestions on breaking the threads loose on the stock O2 sensor? I just can't get it to budge and I am afraid I am going to strip the threads.
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Odie
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Al, if the header pipe is still on the bike it may be difficult to do but try some heat application with a torch on the header. I'm assuming you've tried some WD-40, etc. I have a couple stock sensors here. If you mess yours up let me know and I'll send you one. Good luck, Odie.
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Alstroker
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 09:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Actually Odie, I am trying to remove the stock one so I can get the high performance Bosch installed. I am going to use some penetrant and if that doesn't work I will get the torch out.
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Odie
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 09:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I didn't know if you were coating the header or what. My stock one came out easily (I know you don't want to hear that) at around 7000 miles. I used a crowsfoot (7/8" I think). Make sure some anti-seize goes on the new one!!
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Dave
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Like Odie suggests...I've always had good luck with a hardware store propane torch to heat it up a bit. Maybe attempt to run the bike to operating temp then break it loose. (Wear the mechanics gloves!)

DAve
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Kowpow225
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Mine was way too tight when I replaced it. I had to pull like hell to break it loose with a crows foot. Be SURE to take that right side cowl off before breaking out the torch.
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Alstroker, how is the 'high-perf' Bosch sensor different than stock? From your profile it seems you aren't running mods.

Did you buy part no. 12014 (stock equivalent) or is that the three-wire heated one (p/n 15716) i've read about in the archives? Curious 'cause i'm replacing mine when the white stuff starts to fall.

thnx.
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Alstroker
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2005 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The high performance sensor is the Bosch 15716. This is a four wire sensor with a different connector on the end. I have just installed the PCIII so that is why I am using the sensor. There is no way to use the high performance sensor without using the PCIII since this sensor plugs into the PCIII and then the PCIII plugs into the stock O2 sensor wire. The connections are different.

Thanks for the help guys. Got it out.
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Odie
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2005 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2005 - 02:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
thanks for the clarification, Alan... didn't know you were adding a PCIII into the loop.
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Chadhargis
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2005 - 03:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I checked the PowerCommand website. They don't list one for any Buells. Is this a "double secret" PowerCommander?
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Buelltroll
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2005 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
They are the discontinued ones for the x1.
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