Black Silicone Radiator Hoses for 1997-2003

[Calboy]

Are they better or worse than stock?
Tried to find info on them but couldn't find anything.
Any thoughts?

[sandy]

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?

[Calboy]

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.

[Gryphon Rider]

I have lots of stuff on my Valkyrie that aren't really needed.  Sorry, I have nothing to offer about silicone rad hoses.

[98valk]

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.

[Cracker Jack]

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".

[steveB (VRCC UK)]

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.