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Calboy
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« on: January 25, 2020, 11:33:16 AM »
Are they better or worse than stock?
Tried to find info on them but couldn't find anything.
Any thoughts?
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2020, 09:57:58 PM »
I sold my last Valk with 155K on it. Still had the original hoses. Current Valk is 23 yrs old with original hoses. Why spend the $$$ on something that's not needed?
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Calboy
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2020, 10:09:07 PM »
Quote from: sandy on January 25, 2020, 09:57:58 PM
I sold my last Valk with 155K on it. Still had the original hoses. Current Valk is 23 yrs old with original hoses. Why spend the $$$ on something that's not needed?

I asked because I didn't know.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2020, 05:57:52 PM »
I have lots of stuff on my Valkyrie that aren't really needed.  Sorry, I have nothing to offer about silicone rad hoses.
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98valk
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2020, 07:17:59 PM »
Quote from: Calboy on January 25, 2020, 11:33:16 AM
Are they better or worse than stock?
Tried to find info on them but couldn't find anything.
Any thoughts?

race track item. completely zero need to have on a street vehicle and can be problems, such as special clamps needed.

Honda uses top of the line material for their engine hoses. The worst thing for heater hoses to cause earlier failure is radiant underhood engine heat.
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Cracker Jack
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2020, 11:04:34 AM »
Quote from: 98valk on January 26, 2020, 07:17:59 PM
Quote from: Calboy on January 25, 2020, 11:33:16 AM
Are they better or worse than stock?
Tried to find info on them but couldn't find anything.
Any thoughts?

race track item. completely zero need to have on a street vehicle and can be problems, such as special clamps needed.

Honda uses top of the line material for their engine hoses. The worst thing for heater hoses to cause earlier failure is radiant underhood engine heat.


Gotta look out for that "radiant underhood engine heat". Roll Eyes
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steveB (VRCC UK)
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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2020, 02:26:28 AM »
Got blue ones on my blue bike just cos they look nice. Bought a metre or so at a race car shop here in the UK. That was a few years ago and 50k miles ago. No problems with fading or leaking and not expensive. Used Mikalor stainless hose clamps to suit - job done.
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