Radiator Hoses

zoom45 · 11-29-2009, 07:45 PM

Has anyone replaced their radiator hoses yet? Mine is a 2000 1500 with original hoses and about 75,000 miles. I thought I should change them just in case with that many miles on it.
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ndbigfish · 11-29-2009, 07:59 PM

I changed mine when I repaired the oil leak on the rocker cover. I found that there was some wear from fretting. The hose from the radiator cap to the overflow had the most signs of wear. There were no soft spots after ten years. I can ride peacefully without fear of failure.

**ringadingh** · 11-29-2009, 08:27 PM

Mine are still the original hoses, Im sure they are ok but I think I'll do a quick inspection the next time I work on the bike.

Yellow Jacket · 11-29-2009, 09:04 PM

Just FYI the book recommends that the radiator hoses and o-rings be replaced every 3 years or 36,000 miles.

In my opinion they ought to last longer than that. I'll probably wait until mine are at the five year mark.

trosco · 11-29-2009, 11:00 PM

I went 21 years and 155,000 miles on the hoses on my 86 aspencade. Changed fluid every 4 years and used distilled water as mix with Honda antifreeze. No reason why Nads shouldn't at least do 10-15 years with regular fluid changes.

11-29-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Radiator Hoses Has anyone replaced their radiator hoses yet? Mine is a 2000 1500 with original hoses and about 75,000 miles. I thought I should change them just in case with that many miles on it. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-29-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Radiator Hoses I changed mine when I repaired the oil leak on the rocker cover. I found that there was some wear from fretting. The hose from the radiator cap to the overflow had the most signs of wear. There were no soft spots after ten years. I can ride peacefully without fear of failure. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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11-29-2009, 08:27 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Radiator Hoses Mine are still the original hoses, Im sure they are ok but I think I'll do a quick inspection the next time I work on the bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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11-29-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Radiator Hoses Just FYI the book recommends that the radiator hoses and o-rings be replaced every 3 years or 36,000 miles. In my opinion they ought to last longer than that. I'll probably wait until mine are at the five year mark. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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11-29-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Radiator Hoses I went 21 years and 155,000 miles on the hoses on my 86 aspencade. Changed fluid every 4 years and used distilled water as mix with Honda antifreeze. No reason why Nads shouldn't at least do 10-15 years with regular fluid changes. __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition Login or Register to Remove Ads
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