Clear plastic tubing

[GEEZR]

I'm seeing more and more bikes out there with clear plastic tubing for their radiator hose.

Does anyone know specifically what type of plastic they're using? PVC ? TYGON ?

I think it looks pretty cool .

[ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88]

I'm seeing more and more bikes out there with clear plastic tubing for their radiator hose.

Does anyone know specifically what type of plastic they're using? PVC ? TYGON ?

I think it looks pretty cool .

i dont know what type it is but you can get it out of rocky mountain. i think it is a waste of money because its like $90. i would rather do other things to my bike then that.

[oneslowbanshee]

I bought mine a Lowes it was 3/4 ID they had it in just clear and the clear braided I bought the clear braided its Pvc I think total I got like 5-6 bucks in it way cheaper then the 100.00 kit on ebay

[GEEZR]

$90 to a 100 BUCKS !!! :baseball_w00t: YIPES !!!

Yeah, I've seen that stuff at Lowe's . I think I'll give it a try. I just wonder what the max. temp rating is on it though. thanks.

[oneslowbanshee]

$90 to a 100 BUCKS !!! :baseball_w00t: YIPES !!!

Yeah, I've seen that stuff at Lowe's . I think I'll give it a try. I just wonder what the max. temp rating is on it though. thanks.

 

 

 

I am not sure but all my buddy and I run it I run it on my drag banshee never had a problem..... They use the same hose for hot tubs you will not have a problem running it

[DOTD]

I run the braided tubing out in the dunes, with no problems at all. and most of my day is hillshooting.

[jbooker82]

Yeah, I've seen that stuff at Lowe's . I think I'll give it a try. I just wonder what the max. temp rating is on it though. thanks.

 

I think that it is rated at 150 deg F. Not real high for use as radiator hoses.

[EastCoast Banshee]

rated at 150F but its not even close to melting so there shouldnt be any worries. If you dont trust it boil a pot of water and throw it in there and see what happens. :tongue:

[GEEZR]

I just got a 6 ft. pc. of the clear braided stuff last night at the local hardware store. $5 bucks.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try the boiling water trick.

[jbooker82]

I just got a 6 ft. pc. of the clear braided stuff last night at the local hardware store. $5 bucks.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try the boiling water trick.

 

 

You might try pulling a little on it too. See what happens. Dont for get about the pressure that the radiator builds up too. Hate to have a riding trip ruined due to a blown hose.

[suzuki0702]

keep us informed i want to know about that shit...hot tubs typically dont get above 120 degrees farenheit so im sure that the coolant running through your bikes is around 400 to 500 degrees...that could meen melting plastic in your whole cooling system such as the impellar....??

[98bonerSTOCKshee]

I used the hose from the hardware store before. I was climbing a hill getting her hot and the hose gets kinda squishey feeling, caused it to blown off at the clamps.. Took that stuff off and went back to the stock hoses!

[EastCoast Banshee]

keep us informed i want to know about that shit...hot tubs typically dont get above 120 degrees farenheit so im sure that the coolant running through your bikes is around 400 to 500 degrees...that could meen melting plastic in your whole cooling system such as the impellar....??

 

 

I highly dout its 400-500 degrees... more like 180 =)

[oneslowbanshee]

400-500 degrees temp I think he is useing the wrong gauge let alone the wrong hoses......My le'cheapo hose from lowes still runs every weekend

[Justintoxicated]

I run the braided hoses as well, it does get a bit soft but I have not had any problems. I guess if it blows off that would mean I need to stop because I am overheating anyways.

 

You will need to replace it once a year because it clouds up a bit probably due to the heat.