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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #225 on: 27 March 2013, 02:56:56 pm »
As well as flushing the rad you could plug the ends and stick it in the bath and let it soak. Sounds funny but I've found it to be the best way to clean the fins without damaging them ;)
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #226 on: 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm »
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #227 on: 27 March 2013, 05:23:02 pm »
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #228 on: 27 March 2013, 05:58:53 pm »
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes


Maybe its one o yur dodgy yesteryear oem hoses thats leaking, be cool if it was 8)
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #229 on: 27 March 2013, 07:03:12 pm »
Quote from: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 05:23:02 pm
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?

Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...

Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #230 on: 27 March 2013, 07:09:40 pm »
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 07:03:12 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 05:23:02 pm
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?

Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...

Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride

Had the same problem. Turned out that the problem was the big o ring in the thermostat housing where the metal part joins to the rubber part. Try running your finger under where it joins and I'd say there will be a bit of coolant. I ended up getting a used thermostat.
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #231 on: 27 March 2013, 07:14:51 pm »
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 07:03:12 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 05:23:02 pm
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?

Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...

Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride


Probably just condensation due to engine heat and cold weather finding its way down to the spark plug area.
You get all sorts of unknown leakages once the bike cools down at night. 
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #232 on: 27 March 2013, 07:16:21 pm »
Jubilee clips can come loose over time too.

One little tip, water leaks are easier to check in the dark with a torch  :)
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #233 on: 27 March 2013, 09:36:07 pm »
Right i promise ill make an attempt at these rad hoses tomorrow,already picked up some ready mixed coolant from halfords so yep ill give it a bash & come on here grovelling for help if i foc anythin up.


& send some sideyways photos if i succesfully complete :b
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #234 on: 27 March 2013, 10:23:07 pm »
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 09:36:07 pm
Right i promise ill make an attempt at these rad hoses tomorrow,already picked up some ready mixed coolant from halfords so yep ill give it a bash & come on here grovelling for help if i foc anythin up.


& send some sideyways photos if i succesfully complete :b

Could you let us know the procedure you follow. I is beginning to twitch from the lack of riding and now is itching to get my hands oily.
 
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #235 on: 28 March 2013, 12:30:35 am »
Quote from: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 07:14:51 pm
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 07:03:12 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 05:23:02 pm
Quote from: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
Quote from: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???

The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?

First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished  :rolleyes
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?

Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...

Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride


Probably just condensation due to engine heat and cold weather finding its way down to the spark plug area.
You get all sorts of unknown leakages once the bike cools down at night.

Its definitely coolant since condensation isn't usually luminous orange :P

I think it may be the thermostat housing as suggested. I just haven't gotten round to looking at it properly yet
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #236 on: 28 March 2013, 12:34:57 am »
That is some thread hijack Deadeye. :(   haha!
 
Hope you manage to get the problem sorted though  8)  Will be good for all of us replacing the pipes to have a good look about our coolant systems and get to know them a bit better. As mentioned before, they are a commonly over looked part of DIY maintenance.
 
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #237 on: 28 March 2013, 12:38:49 am »
Quote from: Chris on 28 March 2013, 12:34:57 am
That is some thread hijack Deadeye. :(   haha!
 
Hope you manage to get the problem sorted though  8)  Will be good for all of us replacing the pipes to have a good look about our coolant systems and get to know them a bit better. As mentioned before, they are a commonly over looked part of DIY maintenance.
 
Chris

Is it going to be whoever has the brownest coolant wins? :lol
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #238 on: 28 March 2013, 12:49:47 am »
Haha, I never intend it to happen, it just sort of does :p
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #239 on: 28 March 2013, 12:56:45 am »
No worries buddy, only joking!  :D
 
Hahaha! His Dudeness, that sounds like a fun game, most minging coolant wins a prize, a free hug from Darrsi  :b
 
Also first person to get the radiator pipes fitted wins a prize, another free hug from Darrsi, he just can't give enough love  :lol
 
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #240 on: 28 March 2013, 07:08:44 am »


"Because he has new rad pipes!"
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #241 on: 28 March 2013, 07:38:49 am »
Looking forward to seeing photos of them fitted. They look great so far, I was very tempted to buy a set but unfortunately my budget did not allow it :(
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #242 on: 28 March 2013, 08:30:00 am »
Quote from: Fuzzy on 28 March 2013, 07:38:49 am
Looking forward to seeing photos of them fitted. They look great so far, I was very tempted to buy a set but unfortunately my budget did not allow it :(

Don't worry, tartan's the way forward, they'll learn in good time....... :smokin
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #243 on: 28 March 2013, 08:48:22 am »
I think Burberry tartan would be best... ;)
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #244 on: 28 March 2013, 10:25:56 am »
Quote from: Fuzzy on 28 March 2013, 08:48:22 am
I think Burberry tartan would be best... ;)

Haha! Nice and chavy  :b
 
No worries, I've got an extra blue kit as does Noggythenog so if you decide that you fancy one after seeing all the pics then let me or Noggy know  :D
 
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P.S. Love the pic Darrsi  :lol
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #245 on: 28 March 2013, 11:22:03 am »
Chris have you worked out a price for the hoses you will be selling,i know you said a little more than what they cost you.Just put deposit down on my bike so unsure if funds will add up or not. :'(
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #246 on: 28 March 2013, 11:34:10 am »
Hey,
 
PM sent buddy  ;)
 
Congrats on the bike  8)
 
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #247 on: 28 March 2013, 11:34:33 am »
Right im part way there...fuel tank is off & have just fitted the k&n air filter.


Plus im armed & dangerous with my shiny new haynes manual.


Here goes!!!


Bloody cracking sunny day down here to top it off :sun
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #248 on: 28 March 2013, 11:36:34 am »
Goodluck buddy, I'm looking forward to the sideways pictures already! haha!  8)
 
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Re: Rad Hoses
« Reply #249 on: 28 March 2013, 07:00:39 pm »
Well then..............................................




I only went & foccin managed it!!!!! :nana   :nana :thumbup


 :woot


Plus fitted the k&n :)


Thing is i havent eaten,& its now dark so ill need to go out somewhere wi some lights to get any pics.


Ill forfeit the prize though.ha ha :lol
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