O2 Sensor removal

[NJ RIFF RAFF]

Changing out the stock pipes, and having trouble removing the sensors from the old pipes. '08 FXDC
Any suggestions?
Thank You

[ChopperDude]

MoCo is *supposed* to put anti-seize on them, but I don't think they do. We stripped out more of those than you can shake a stick at. When they first came out, probably 60% of them we'd strip, over time that dropped to maybe 20%-40%. Helps if you spray some penetrating lube around the threads, and go slow. Don't want to get too crazy with the lub, and "foul" the actual tip (where the sensor is). SM advises when using anti-seize, to make sure you don't get any on that tip, as it will affect readings.

Often... we had trouble with even new bikes. If you've put lots of miles in there, they likely are baked in even worse.

[NJ RIFF RAFF]

Amazing what my service manual can teach me. And I can read. 2+2=4. Just finished putting the V&H Big Raduis on. GEORGOUS! and can't touch it till the Fuel Pak comes tomorrow.