Silicon cooling hoses now available from...

[Deleted account 250722001]

Just to let you know, should you own an X-country / moto /challenge, that the company below NOW has these in stock but not for long!
No connection aside from being a satisfied customer.

AS3 Performance Parts SKU 24125
and if you need the circlips, they do a bespoke kit for those hoses SKU 10571 (not as yet listed on their site)

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Just been advised of an SKU change.
It is now: SKU 24375 for the clips

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Considering the age of most X owners' pipes, it may be an idea to get a set before these disappear. I understand there is limited stock.

 

[SilverSurferToo]

It must have been very limited as they were sold out when I checked on the 10th June ... and still are.

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Wow that was fast. Best put your email on their notify when available system snd r3act FAST when yoy get the notification of new stock.

BTW, Ibhave just spoken to them and the next batch is coming by end of next week.

 

[SilverSurferToo]

Cheers. I put my email address in last week to be notified. Fingers crossed I see it in time.

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

but not just see it in time but react to it fast!
p.s you'll need to remove the exhaust header pipe ... mind as you go...
and replace the double ended stud and copper nuts while you're in there- you'll be glad you did one day.

 

[SilverSurferToo]

but not just see it in time but react to it fast!
p.s you'll need to remove the exhaust header pipe ... mind as you go...

Yes, reacting is what counts.

The header pipe should be OK as it was off recently to replace the water pump seals.

 

[SilverSurferToo]

I got my notification yesterday, ordered and on their way.

 

[tim0409]

but not just see it in time but react to it fast!
p.s you'll need to remove the exhaust header pipe ... mind as you go...
and replace the double ended stud and copper nuts while you're in there- you'll be glad you did one day.

I finally received my coolant hoses on Friday and thought it would be an hours job to replace them with new clips and change the coolant, then I read your post and had a close look at the pipes…..so I take it the pipe behind the exhaust header pipe requires the pipe to be removed? This looks like a pain as my header studs don’t give me the impression that they are removable without a fight!

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

TIM0409 You have a p.m

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

The central hard horizontal pipe above the rad. is prone to corrosion and nigh impossible to find now.

I'd suggest, as you will have drained your coolant, that it would be a good time to remove it, clean up with sandpaper then Hammerite it for a tough finish or the like.

The tiny S hose on the LHside ove the clutch is behind the exhaust-
IMHO, I do not believe you can remove it and replace it without exhaust removal. [ I haven't tried but looking at it again, I'd say not]
Exhaust removal is ...something else!
Get in touch amigo.

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

This is turning into a dull monologue Tim...
Anyways, you'd have to have 'Houdini' hands to get in there without removing the exhaust.

 

[tim0409]

Thanks for the replies. Just back from celebrating my 10th wedding anniversary hence the non-response!

My coolant pipe at the front was badly corroded and I managed to pick up a used one (but good condition) last year and I had it blasted and powder coated when I had my swing arm done. I’ve decided to postpone the hoses until I take my bike off the road for a couple of months during the winter to do various other jobs (valves/powder coating rear frame/forks seals etc.). I am using the bike daily at the moment so don’t really want the hassle of removing the exhaust then hitting an issue, especially as I have an issue with another vehicle I need to get to the bottom of!

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Congrats on your anniversary-
not a bad excuse!
Well then looks like you'll have plenty of time to order parts!

 

[FERRET]

One of my hoses has split, are these a good fit, any issues encountered apart from everything being awkward to get at.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Bespoke made

 

[dean0n0]

Used, but look to include the front, metal pipe.

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