Replacing Lambda sensor on Street Triple

[croyde]

After coming back from the service centre £500 lighter but still with my engine management light on as the bike needs a new Lambda Sensor and they didn't have one in stock, I am keen to do this myself.

Seen some 2nd hand sensors for £20 as opposed to £70 + VAT new plus labour.

Is it an easy job and how do I do it? Tried on-line but a lot of talk but no videos of people doing it themselves.

I must say that the service bill was split £300 for service and £200 for a new ignition barrel as it was nicked back in March.

Cheers.

[croyde]

Any step by step instructions chaps. I don't even know where the bloomin' thing is What do I have to take off the bike in order to access the sensor and the connection?

Cheers.

[croyde]

Thanks chaps. No belly pan on mine. I presume the connector is under the tank?

[croyde]

Thanks Timmy. Just had a look and there is a small heat shield to unbolt to get to the sensor and the wire is fed up on the outside of the engine to a connector just under the tank which I can get to without removing anything.

Might have to take Mike's advice and not buy a secondhand one.

[croyde]

Now a cheaper option that I have seen on eBay are lambda sensor eliminators. These come with a threaded plus for the hole in the exhaust and a small gubbins that plugs into the now vacant sensor connector.

They claim to allow the bike to run better as it is not governed by emission restrictions.

Anyone used these? and will I be inviting trouble come MOT and/or service time?

Ta.