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kramdra
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PostPosted: 14:22 - 04 Dec 2016    Post subject: Coolant hose Reply with quote
Anyone replaced the OE hoses with the silicone type? Mine might need repacing but I dont reallly want to touch it as the radiator pipes look corroded.

14 years and 80k miles is probably pushing my luck on the originals.
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Islander
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PostPosted: 15:51 - 04 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, I used them on my Hornet. They're just fine. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:18 - 04 Dec 2016    Post subject: Re: Coolant hose Reply with quote
kramdra wrote:
Anyone replaced the OE hoses with the silicone type? Mine might need repacing but I dont reallly want to touch it as the radiator pipes look corroded.

14 years and 80k miles is probably pushing my luck on the originals.


But don't you stiil have to take the old ones off and replace them with the silicone ones?
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 04 Dec 2016    Post subject: Re: Coolant hose Reply with quote
kramdra wrote:

14 years and 80k miles is probably pushing my luck on the originals.


Probably not really. Don't think I have ever replaced a cooling hose on a bike, and only rarely in cars. I would do it on a case by case basis.

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Islander
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 04 Dec 2016    Post subject: Re: Coolant hose Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
kramdra wrote:

14 years and 80k miles is probably pushing my luck on the originals.


Probably not really. Don't think I have ever replaced a cooling hose on a bike, and only rarely in cars. I would do it on a case by case basis.

All the best

Katy


I'd agree with this. I changed mine because I had a leak near the pump otherwise it'd still be on originals. Smile
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kramdra
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PostPosted: 00:06 - 05 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
The radiator hose has a build up of crusty green shmoo, which is the same colour as my coolant. I would like to avoid my bike shitting coolant while Im riding it. Radiator and pump connections do not look good, nothing wrong with middle of the hose.
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 20:17 - 05 Dec 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Bit of residue from leaks is probably not unusual. Damage to the ends isn't good but depends on what the damage is

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