Lower radiator hose

[Scooter6]

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 

[Hoser]

The oem interstate cover is chrome, sort of.  It is actually a coil, only silver instead of black  hoser

[vanagon40]

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.

[Ricky-D]

The stock Honda cover is stainless and it polishes up amazingly well. No chance or rust.

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[JetDriver]

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?

[SgtBunny]

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.

[vanagon40]

The PN for the 2001 is 19123-MBY-000.  For the 1998 it is 19123-MZ0-000.

Try this link:
http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=148371&category=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=2001&fveh=3470

Reference # 22

[vanagon40]

Where do you get the chrome or stainless steel mesh sleeve?

I have no first-hand experience, but you might look at the following links:

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,9639.0.html

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/forum/tech_archive.cgi?read=1157166

[john]

ebay .... pinwallcycles ... valkyrie interstate lower hose cover
i got both hoses , clamps and the  slinky lower hose cover for 19 buck plus shipping

[John U.]

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.

[JetDriver]

Try this, or something like it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96572

[John U.]

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.

[JetDriver]

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.