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blackvalkyrie
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« on: June 13, 2014, 07:18:48 PM »
I've seen  pictures of valkyries with a chrome radiator hose and I like it...any ideas where to find it?
also, a chrome oil dipstick?
I've searched the net but it seems slowly but surely valkyrie parts are being discontinued  Undecided
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67blkbrd
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2014, 07:55:44 PM »
Quote from: blackvalkyrie on June 13, 2014, 07:18:48 PM
I've seen  pictures of valkyries with a chrome radiator hose and I like it...any ideas where to find it?
also, a chrome oil dipstick?
I've searched the net but it seems slowly but surely valkyrie parts are being discontinued  Undecided

Got my chrome stick, rad cap cover and I/S carburetor springs from these guys  https://www.directlineparts.com/
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rhinor61
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2014, 07:56:01 PM »
Show Chrome was a manufacturer of both items. The dip stick is still avalable thru many distributors..

The lower radiator hose is not, there were many sources including two brother, show chrome.. but we have a bike that been out of production for over 10 years...
You might find a used one or go with a braided cover...
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2014, 08:58:17 PM »
I REALLY like my Tel-Tru dipstick. The temp gauge looks and works great.

https://www.teltru.com/s-95-honda-motorcycles.aspx
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67blkbrd
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2014, 09:02:02 PM »
Quote from: Bugslayer on June 13, 2014, 08:58:17 PM
I REALLY like my Tel-Tru dipstick. The temp gauge looks and works great.

https://www.teltru.com/s-95-honda-motorcycles.aspx

That's cool! and surprisingly enough the price is reasonable
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2014, 09:33:34 PM »
That Show Chrome/BigBikeParts radiator hose cover was a notorious leaker, and is best avoided, even if you could find one.  You can get braided stainless (but securing it at both ends neatly can be tricky) or the Interstate slinky* (not chrome but better than just a hose).      

*Part No 19
http://www.servicehondapsn.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=4223998&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=1999&fveh=188145
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1500Rider
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2014, 09:50:43 PM »
Bought the hose slinky for the Interstate model and polished it up. Looks like chrome. Good looks and no worries about leaking.
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2014, 11:30:15 PM »
thanks!

Quote from: 67blkbrd on June 13, 2014, 07:55:44 PM
Quote from: blackvalkyrie on June 13, 2014, 07:18:48 PM
I've seen  pictures of valkyries with a chrome radiator hose and I like it...any ideas where to find it?
also, a chrome oil dipstick?
I've searched the net but it seems slowly but surely valkyrie parts are being discontinued  Undecided

Got my chrome stick, rad cap cover and I/S carburetor springs from these guys  https://www.directlineparts.com/
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2014, 11:38:03 PM »
I'll try that thanks!  cooldude
Quote from: 1500Rider on June 13, 2014, 09:50:43 PM
Bought the hose slinky for the Interstate model and polished it up. Looks like chrome. Good looks and no worries about leaking.
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