Lambda Sensor Woe

[FLV]

Hi all,

I've got a fault in a lambda sensor on my bike (ktm 990). I've just bought the thing so have a 3 month warranty, but, the dealer cant look at it until 2 weeks time.

I need to ride the bike and would likely do about 500 miles in that time, its my only form of transport.

I've discovered that what I think is the wire, is damaged. All 4 wires in the little heat shrunk group are damaged to thier cores although not cut right through.

Will I do any damage to the bike riding it like this?

Should I be trying to crimp in new sections of wire to keep me going?

Any advice would be great as I am in no way good with wiring.

Thanks
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[Pete.]

Better ask the dealer. If you 'repair' it they might claim tampering as the cause. 4-wire sensors aren't expensive, why not cost up a new one and simply ask them if they will supply.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[FLV]

Not a bad Idea, Although I expect it to be a right big job getting in there to replace it. Looks like a minimum of plastics and fuel tank off.

Pretty annoyed with the dealer to be honest. But, I guess iif he's got no workshop in, then other peoples jobs booked in, then theres not a lot he can do.
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[Old Git Racing]

Tell him if he can't do it sooner you will take it somewhere else who can and invoice him for the work.

OGR
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[Rogerborg]

[moonzoomer]

When you say "heat shrinked connections" can you post a pic as I suspect any heat shrinked connections to be an aftermarket sensor connection using an of the shelf lamda sensor as the KTM 990 has a plug connector, Are the wires mechanically damaged or corroded?

[MattEMulsion]

Is the bike running badly? Are you actually certain that is the one and only fault?
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[andys675]

if you lived in aberdeen and the dealer was in portsmouth would they pay for someone else to fix it? speak to trading standards
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