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« on: March 10, 2010, 07:10:34 PM » |
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Does anyone know if there is a model or year Valkyrie that has a chrome lower radiator hose cover . I am putting on new hoses and the Rattlebars stainless mesh hose cover is starting to look a little shabby.My 98 came with out any cover at all,I thought that I might have seen Valks with the chrome mesh covers  Thank you Scooter6 |
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Hoser
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2010, 01:13:11 AM » |
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The oem interstate cover is chrome, sort of. It is actually a coil, only silver instead of black  hoser  |
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vanagon40
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2010, 07:03:03 AM » |
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What Hoser said. My 2001 Standard also has the silver slinky. I notice that Direct line charges $4.17 for the hose protector for a 1998 Standard, but $26.75 for a 2001 Standard. I believe the mesh protector is an aftermarket.  |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2010, 07:05:41 AM » |
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The stock Honda cover is stainless and it polishes up amazingly well. No chance or rust.
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JetDriver
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2010, 12:24:10 PM » |
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The oem interstate cover is chrome, sort of. It is actually a coil, only silver instead of black hoser So the I/S cover is identical to the Tourer, only the coil is silver instead of black? Where do you get the chrome or stainless steel mesh sleeve? |
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SgtBunny
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2010, 01:33:23 PM » |
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What Hoser said. My 2001 Standard also has the silver slinky. I notice that Direct line charges $4.17 for the hose protector for a 1998 Standard, but $26.75 for a 2001 Standard. I believe the mesh protector is an aftermarket. Do you have the PNs or a link to find it on DirectLine. I keep overlooking it. |
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vanagon40
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2010, 02:33:22 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2010, 03:09:26 PM » |
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ebay .... pinwallcycles ... valkyrie interstate lower hose cover
i got both hoses , clamps and the slinky lower hose cover for 19 buck plus shipping
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John U.
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2010, 07:18:09 PM » |
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Anyone have any suggestions on how to remove at least one end of the lower radiator hose without trashing it? Pinwall evidently has a technique. I removed the clamps but the hose seems to be firmly glued to the fittings. I didn't have a replacement hose so ruining the old hose means no riding for a while.
As I was pondering this dilemma it occured to me that I can't recall ever getting an old hose off without cutting it.
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JetDriver
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2010, 07:54:29 PM » |
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John U.
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2010, 06:44:41 AM » |
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Thanks Jetdriver.
Have you used a pick? I'm thinking it might distort the aluminum fitting. Though the lower end fitting looks a lot tougher than the connection to the radiator.
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JetDriver
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2010, 08:09:53 AM » |
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Have you used a pick?
I used this tool on my truck. I have not used it on the Valk, but don't see why it would be a problem if you're careful. |
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