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« on: May 05, 2011, 07:20:57 AM » |
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Does anyone happen to know what the ID is on the radiator hose? I'm not lazy but I'd hate to drain my coolant just to get a measurement. My plan is to go to an auto parts store and get a SS braided hose....if they have any that diameter. That black hose in front of a chrome radiator is just plain fugly IMO!
I have a brand new Show Chrome SS hose but after reading posts, I am scared to put it on because of leaks and hose blowing off.
Thanks
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 07:28:13 AM » |
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My i/s came with the stainlees steel or chrome slinky. I don't have the chrome grill-yet. Since i cleaned it all up and shined it up-that slinky thingy is way better to look at than that black hose. Not sure where to start but it's an option. RIDE SAFE.
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BIG--T
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2011, 07:45:39 AM » |
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My i/s came with the stainlees steel or chrome slinky. I don't have the chrome grill-yet. Since i cleaned it all up and shined it up-that slinky thingy is way better to look at than that black hose. Not sure where to start but it's an option. RIDE SAFE.
Thanks old2soon, I didn't know I/S came with them. It'll be easier going that way...if it's not to high. I'm checking them out now. Thanks  |
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old2soon
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2011, 07:54:13 AM » |
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Not sure if the slinky was standard on the i/s as i bought my phat ghurl from a car dealer last year. Well least ways ya got an option now. RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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Jay
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2011, 07:56:26 AM » |
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I bought the braided ss hose sleeve kit (Mr. Gasket kit #8092 around $36.00). It has a few different sizes to fit radiator, fuel, vacuum, etc.
The aluminum clamp covers didn't fit right, so I used chrome sink drain pipe like some have used for tube toppers to cover the clamps.
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BIG--T
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2011, 09:01:05 AM » |
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I bought the braided ss hose sleeve kit (Mr. Gasket kit #8092 around $36.00). It has a few different sizes to fit radiator, fuel, vacuum, etc.
The aluminum clamp covers didn't fit right, so I used chrome sink drain pipe like some have used for tube toppers to cover the clamps.
Great idea, thanks for sharing! I went to HDL and other sites and found a number( 19123-MBY-000 ) that might be it or it could be showing hose with the black wire slinky like I have now. I think the Standard is 1500C and Tourer- 1500CT, 1500SE-Goldwing...What is the Interstate? |
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Cliff
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2011, 10:58:40 AM » |
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I bought the braided ss hose sleeve kit (Mr. Gasket kit #8092 around $36.00). It has a few different sizes to fit radiator, fuel, vacuum, etc.
The aluminum clamp covers didn't fit right, so I used chrome sink drain pipe like some have used for tube toppers to cover the clamps.
Great idea, thanks for sharing! I went to HDL and other sites and found a number( 19123-MBY-000 ) that might be it or it could be showing hose with the black wire slinky like I have now. I think the Standard is 1500C and Tourer- 1500CT, 1500SE-Goldwing... What is the Interstate? 1500CF |
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2011, 12:57:30 PM » |
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Thanks Cliff, I just found out as I was looking at the weight difference in the C and CF
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2011, 01:31:28 PM » |
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My i/s came with the stainlees steel or chrome slinky. I don't have the chrome grill-yet. Since i cleaned it all up and shined it up-that slinky thingy is way better to look at than that black hose. Not sure where to start but it's an option. RIDE SAFE.
All I/S' have the SS slinky, Tourers from 2K up. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2011, 01:53:51 PM » |
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My i/s came with the stainlees steel or chrome slinky. I don't have the chrome grill-yet. Since i cleaned it all up and shined it up-that slinky thingy is way better to look at than that black hose. Not sure where to start but it's an option. RIDE SAFE.
All I/S' have the SS slinky, Tourers from 2K up. Thanks for the info and it's good to know I can get one for $27 that's made for it!. But a super nice guy just sent me a pm saying he has had the Show Chrome on for 6 years - so that is encouraging. I will try that first cause it sure looks good and I don't have to buy it! Lol If all else fails, it's good to know I can order the slinky. Thanks |
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2011, 03:45:42 PM » |
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Get the stainless slinky, shove it over a pipe or dowel rod that will just fit inside it, and polish it on a buffing wheel till it shines like (or better) than chrome. You won't be disappointed...JTL
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2011, 03:52:52 PM » |
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try the show chrome,if you install it correct you will not have a problem,I had one on 3 different valks not a problem,if not I would love to buy it as a spare
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JerryH
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2012, 12:09:35 PM » |
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Went looking for the Show Chrome lower radiator hose covering kit and it should "no longer available".
anyone know where it can be purchased?
TIA
Jerry
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2012, 02:11:46 PM » |
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I bought the braided ss hose sleeve kit (Mr. Gasket kit #8092 around $36.00). It has a few different sizes to fit radiator, fuel, vacuum, etc.
The aluminum clamp covers didn't fit right, so I used chrome sink drain pipe like some have used for tube toppers to cover the clamps.
This link shows generic parts, including a radiator hose. Maybe you could use it in conjunction with the braided ss hose mentioned by Jay: http://www.jkozloski.com/generic_parts.htm |
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