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Offline gPink

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Upper radiator hose I.D.? Confirmed at 25mm Thanks all.
« on: July 09, 2014, 06:07:55 PM »
No luck on the forum, on the web, in the parts fiche, or in the manual. Does anyone know offhand?
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2014, 06:18:12 PM »
Trying to find a replacement other than Kaw?
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2014, 06:23:30 PM »
Thinking about adding a digital temp gauge.
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2014, 04:15:49 AM »
Quote from: gPink on July 09, 2014, 06:23:30 PM
Thinking about adding a digital temp gauge.

Paranoid wondering if a rock jams up a fan, otherwise you know very well the cooling systems on these bikes are 'rock' solid.
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2014, 04:43:32 AM »
just a farkel
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2014, 05:11:25 AM »
Quote from: gPink on July 09, 2014, 06:23:30 PM
Thinking about adding a digital temp gauge.

Just drill and tap the hose...that will work won't it?...lol. Make sure you do it when the bike is cool though...lol.

Seriously...
I don't know the size, but it's around 1" or 25mm.

You thinking of installing a tee fitting in the hose?

I'd install it in the big hose on the right hand side of the engine, somewhere convenient between the engine and the rad...this will give you the most accurate temp imho.

Good luck. I'd like to see how this is set up. I think it's a great idea.

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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2014, 05:19:41 AM »
It'll go something like this...
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2014, 05:23:30 AM »
Quote from: gPink on July 10, 2014, 05:19:41 AM
It'll go something like this...

Cool beans, I like it.

You could measure the hose OD, and then subtract the wall thickness (twice of course).
Wall thickness would be 3/16"-ish...?
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2014, 10:26:13 AM »
Not sure what all you got stuffed in under the right side top black side cover, but pretty sure you could reach down thru there, and mic' the fitting on the radiator...that would be the male diameter you seek... ;)
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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2014, 12:59:07 PM »
The big hoses are 25mm == 1".  Got a set sitting in the toolbox.

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Re: Upper radiator hose I.D.?
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2014, 01:12:21 PM »
Thanks for the confirmation.
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