1100 evo Lambda sensor post-Rexxer question

[Uncle Bob]

So I did promise more noob questions...

The bike is back together after the Rexxer flashed ECU and I've disconnected both lambda sensors from the loom and also removed the exhaust valve motor. I just need to get a spanner big enough to remove the sensors from the exhaust! Thought I had one. I don't.

The sensor near the horizontal cylinder looks like a bit of a tight squeeze, and so far I haven't worked out how to get the disconnected plug out out from between the frame and the engine...

The question for today is: Is it OK to leave the cable for the exhaust valve motor in place? I presume that the valve is held open by spring tension?

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

The question for today is: Is it OK to leave the cable for the exhaust valve motor in place? I presume that the valve is held open by spring tension?

Yes, the default position for the valve is open whether the cables are connected or not. If you look at the engine side of the exhaust you'll see a coil spring wound around the valve spindle to hold it open.

This is what it looks like when open...

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