quickbansheeman Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 where can i get clear radiator hoses that are not that expensive? i seen some on ebay, but they are 100 bucks for just two, i think thats a little two expensive for that, chrome radiator hoses for a car are way cheaper, so if someone can help me out ill appreciate it thanx :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: Quote
FireHead Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 where can i get clear radiator hoses that are not that expensive? i seen some on ebay, but they are 100 bucks for just two, i think thats a little two expensive for that, chrome radiator hoses for a car are way cheaper, so if someone can help me out ill appreciate it thanx :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: Home Depot has some high temp hose, but it's not preformed so it's not quite as easy to deal with as OEM hoses. :geek: Quote
dajogejr Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 I use the clear hose with string reinforcement inside the hose. 10 bucks for like 8 foot of it. Ran it all year... Place the end that goes over the water pump in some boiling water for about 5 to 8 seconds, then immediately put it on the fitting.... Quote
Bobby Banshee Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 I picked some up at this place http://www.newageindustries.com/tubehose.asp I talked with a sells rep. and told them what i was looking for and what i was planning on doing. He sent me a 6ft. sample for free. Great place. Try them.... Quote
shanYE west Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 I use the woco hoses.. They were kinda pricey but.. I like them. :biggrin: Quote
Bansh-eman Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 i went to lowes, got 4 feet of the clear hi pressure hose that has the white nylon in it. got some rid cloth dye and dyed it to match my frame. Quote
dajogejr Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 i went to lowes, got 4 feet of the clear hi pressure hose that has the white nylon in it. got some rid cloth dye and dyed it to match my frame. Yep...same I got. I meant Nylon, not string. I run straight water...but next year I'll put a few drops of red food coloring in it for show... I mean hell...you got clear hoses for show anywho, right?? :biggrin: Quote
quickbansheeman Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Posted November 29, 2007 thanx guys this really helped me out! a few people told me about that clear hose with the string wont hold, but i will try it out this week! Quote
sa3ood_banshee Posted November 29, 2007 Report Posted November 29, 2007 heyy dajogejr,i have a 50/50 mix or collant and water,i really liked ur idea of food coloring,but wont it harm tha radiator,or the hoses??? Quote
FireHead Posted November 29, 2007 Report Posted November 29, 2007 i went to lowes, got 4 feet of the clear hi pressure hose that has the white nylon in it. got some rid cloth dye and dyed it to match my frame. I may have to try that. I made the executive decision over the weekend to run OEM hoses on my blue bike............... :geek: Quote
dajogejr Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 heyy dajogejr,i have a 50/50 mix or collant and water,i really liked ur idea of food coloring,but wont it harm tha radiator,or the hoses??? Nope...sure won't. Quote
KaosBanshee44 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 Them hoses are expensive i've been wanting a set but can't work myself up to spend that much on some damn hoses. Thanks to this thread i got some other options to try out before i get robbed. Quote
Cory9584 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Posted December 1, 2007 why dye your antifreeze? You can buy antifreeze in all different colors anyway. green, blue, yellow, red, and even pink if thats what you want Quote
dajogejr Posted December 1, 2007 Report Posted December 1, 2007 why dye your antifreeze? You can buy antifreeze in all different colors anyway. green, blue, yellow, red, and even pink if thats what you want I run straight water in my bike in the summer...so, it's just for color alone. In the winter, since it's cold round here, I just run 50/50 green antifreeze so the motor doesn't freeze and crack... Quote
FireHead Posted December 1, 2007 Report Posted December 1, 2007 I run straight water in my bike in the summer...so, it's just for color alone.In the winter, since it's cold round here, I just run 50/50 green antifreeze so the motor doesn't freeze and crack... Why are you not using some sort of surfactent in there in the summer? Quote
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