Rad hose clamps

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zippyque

Joined Mar 2011

87 Posts | 0+

Birmingham

Discussion Starter
• Jan 2, 2012

• #1

Is there a way to remove these without the proper tool as i want to replace
them with some stainless steel clips as I've got a bit of a dribble
And any idea the best size to buy

ta

 

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OlafTuono

Joined Jul 2009

1K Posts | 11+

Co. Durham - England

• Jan 2, 2012

• #2

If you are careful you can open them with basic tools, screwdrivers & pliers.

Make sure you dont damage the hose though.

 

Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Jan 2, 2012

• #3

z, try this.
http://www.tuonozone.com/forums/showthread.php?4441-Hose-clips-replacement-of

 

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zippyque

Joined Mar 2011

87 Posts | 0+

Birmingham

Discussion Starter
• Jan 2, 2012

• #4

OlafTuono said:

If you are careful you can open them with basic tools, screwdrivers & pliers.

Make sure you don't damage the hose though.

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Looking on line the proper tool looks just like a Tile nipper I have somewhere in the house once i find it I'll give it a bash

Ta Aldo didn't see that thread earlier

 

grin factor

Joined Aug 2009

5K Posts | 62+

Sunderland

• Jan 2, 2012

• #5

Aye the original clips are *****, mine leaked too mate

 

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whitey

Joined Feb 2011

446 Posts | 0+

wrexham north wales

• Jan 2, 2012

• #6

they come off easy zippyque done mine when i first had the bike easy job

 

trickymicky6

Joined Jun 2011

1K Posts | 2+

Near Welshpool

• Jan 2, 2012

• #7

Try the angle grinder if all else fails. just be careful though & make sure you're sober.

 

gspy4u

Joined Oct 2010

201 Posts | 3+

near Brisvegas OZ

• Jan 2, 2012

• #8

just used a screw driver and they almost fall off

 

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OlafTuono

Joined Jul 2009

1K Posts | 11+

Co. Durham - England

• Jan 3, 2012

• #9

I replaced mine with stainless Jubilee clips & I still get the odd bit of weeping.

 

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TUONOTED

Joined Jun 2011

4 Posts | 0+

SOUTHPORT

• Jan 7, 2012

• #10

I tried everything to cure my weeping rad clips. It turned out to be a blockage in the expansion tank hose. Pressure found the weekest point in the system, which is always the crappy rod clips. Perfect now tho

 

fighterDaz

Joined Nov 2011

559 Posts | 0+

Lincolnshire, England..

• Jan 7, 2012

• #11

Cocks, only 2 to go and all the new threads are mine...

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

3K Posts | 3+

North East Ricoland

• Jan 14, 2012

• #12

fighterDaz said:

Cocks, only 2 to go and all the new threads are mine...

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whits the point?

 

s1imster

Joined Oct 2011

430 Posts | 3+

bewdley

• Feb 2, 2012

• #13

changed mine with help from a rico post took it out sort spin and was still leaking they all needed tweaking up a bit, been out again all ok now

 

grin factor

Joined Aug 2009

5K Posts | 62+

Sunderland

• Feb 2, 2012

• #14

They need to be nipped up tight as there's a bit of pressure build up when hot.
Pleased its okay.

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

3K Posts | 3+

North East Ricoland

• Feb 2, 2012

• #15

did u do the one lurkin behind the coolant expansion bottle...been known tae weep as weel. ( mine did!)

 

s1imster

Joined Oct 2011

430 Posts | 3+

bewdley

• Feb 11, 2012

• #16

rico said:

did u do the one lurkin behind the coolant expansion bottle...been known tae weep as weel. ( mine did!)

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yep got those done

:thumbup

 

Tricky 159

Joined Dec 2010

266 Posts | 1+

Cardiff South Wales

• Feb 11, 2012

• #17

How you doing Zippy ? I was once told the bigger the problem the bigger the hammer ,I don't think that will work on Rotax V Twins so please ignore this reply ,. Yes I am drunk.:beerchug

 

brooksy

Joined Oct 2011

4K Posts | 66+

COUNTY DURHAM

• Feb 13, 2012

• #18

just followed the Rico guide and changed all mine to stainless Jubilee clips, the one behind the oilotank was a pain but the rest were straight forward. the OEM clips came off a lot easier than expected.

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

3K Posts | 3+

North East Ricoland

• Feb 13, 2012

• #19

aye Brookie min....says a lot aboot how ***** they Ape clips are wi how easy the ping aff.

 

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davyramone

Joined Jan 2011

67 Posts | 0+

Sunny Perth (Sco)

• Feb 22, 2012

• #20

did mine last night cheers Rico fir the guide was braw man, dead easy..even fir a tube like me.. coudnae believe how easy the old ones pinged aff!!!