Hose Clamps Removal?

[pistol]

What's the best way to remove the stock clamps on the radiatior hoses. I'm used to the ones with a screw. The reason I'm asking is my girlfriend surprised me with a set of red hoses and I can't wait to put them on. Thanks in advance.

Alan

[gasgasman]

Use a metal pick , insert in the clip opening. Gently pry up to release.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers to reclamp.

[Clay]

A small screwdriver will disconnet them too.

[GasGas]

The stock clamps are great. I really like how clean they look and they are easy to undo and do back up. But they should only be cycled a few times before you replace them with new ones. I had one come undone on my 125. It had quite a few cycles on it though. The screw type hose clamps will fail just the same too.

[pistol]

Hey guys

Thanks for all the advice and tips, This is just one reason I will be buying another bike soon!!

Alan

[Nick]

You can also open them with pliers by going from corner to corner diagonally

[Jakobi]

The little hole just screams insert screwdriver here!! Putting them on is easy with the pliers too! I'm a fan.

How often do you suggest replacing? And does anyone know where we can get these? Do most hardware stores stock them or should I be looking elsewhere? Do they have a particular name?

[jdtriplett]

@ Jakobi : I use something similar to the stock clamps in my business and we call them "Oetiker" Clamps The drink and beverage industry has been using them for many years ! I use them for more permanent hose clamp connections ..

[AZRickD]

Easier to do that they look.

[Jakobi]

Buy a whole kit!! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oetiker-C...-/230611890230

Looks like the Oetiker is the manufacturer. The actual clamp is a "stepless 1 ear clamp"