Woot first thread, one quick question.

My dog chewed out the wiring loom down the front right of my 2011 iron. Now i salvaged most of the parts [from the bastards mouth], all except the vied. The only bits that got chewed through were the plugs for the front O2 sensor and the ViED. I was able to solder the plugs back onto their respective wires [and will replace the one ViED soon], but i dont know how to check if the plugs or wires were damaged, anyone have any idea short of taking into the dealer or mechanic?

Cheers

 

Check the continuity (with a multi-meter) from one end to the other. Easy as pie...just make sure it's unplugged to get an accurate reading.

 

Don't be too hard on the Dog,,
He prolly hates that bike,,
cause you prolly play with It more than the dog XD

 

Soldering O2 sensor wires should be done carefully.
The problem is newer O2 sensors do not have vent holes any more. They breathe thru the wire. When you solder it flux gets sucked into wire and it clogs it for good. According to the Bosh website it will result in sensor failure!

 

just to clarify its not the sensor end that got chewed, but the otherside of the plug that connects to the main wiring loom. i guess i can still check connectivity at the other end [what is up under my tank now] and down the bottom near the plug