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Pinhole in radiator hose
I pulled the wheels and some body panels just to clean and check wiring and such.
I found a pinhole leak on a vertical radiator hose just left of the radiator on me 2013 RTL. I almost missed it because t now I am wondering about options.
I am not sure I want to attend on the task of changing it out myself, anyone done this before?
is there a way to repair it or do I just do it right and get the hose replaced?
Thanks in advance,
Joe
U.S. Army Viet Nam Era Vet
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Let's see....
The best and recommended would be replace it. There are repairs but usually for getting you to where you can get a new one. Changing it is not that hard but the clamps may be a hassle unless you go worm drive. Your choice the new repairs are pretty good....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Do it right... replace it!
If you don't feel comfortable with the process (and I wouldn't!): have your dealer do it!
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RADIATOR HOSE
OK I went searching and found this at SummitRacing.com #SUM-390012 , they have many lengths and colors with ID's @ 1.25 - 1.50 & 1 5/8ths. They are very flexible and can be bent into a tight radius........ so who knows the ID of the OEM hoses ?????? ..... Mike
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Oem
Order a new one, and buy worm clamps. The factory one time clamps are great, , but take a special tool to install. Drain coolant, cut old clamps, remove hose. Now for the secret: lanolin! Goop has it, many hand cleaners do. Lube the rubber hose on the inside with lanolin. Slips right on! Attach clamps, add coolant. If you need help, call. Number below. Joe
Joe Meyer
Dealer for the Outlaw/ROLO laser Alignment system
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+1 for OEM
If you want to do it yourself, an OEM hose will be preformed and the correct length. Depending on which hose it is, it will only cost between 15 and 25 bucks.
By the way, there's a newer dealer in the Canton area just in case you weren't aware. Closer to you than Johnny K's. I'm sure they could handle a radiator hose if you'd rather have them do it. They had a couple of good mentions on here.
http://www.parkcycle.com/
PS- And we're certain that it's a leak through the wall of the hose, and not running down the hose from a leaky clamp from above?
Last edited by Snowbelt Spyder; 01-03-2017 at 03:44 PM.
Doug
2023 RT Limited, RT 622, BUDS/BUD2 Megatech/Megatronic
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RT shop manuals?
Based on the suggestions, I guess that I will try this.
if I am going to do more of this, maybe I should buy shop manuals.
anyone know of a good Spyder RT shop manual source?
U.S. Army Viet Nam Era Vet
2013 Spyder RT-L, Black Currant
Trunk mount dual SS flag holder
TricLed foam hand grips (awesome)
Chromed Soaring Eagle License Holder
Utopia Deluxe driver backrest
LED fender lighting
Fast Flash LED brake light
Spyder Pops LED/skid plate
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Get your manual from off of EBay...
They're very reasonably priced, and (in my opinion), everyone should have one!
The best of luck to you!
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