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Hose Clamps Removal?
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
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2011 XC 250 Six Days Last edited by pistol; 03-20-2012 at 04:11 PM. Reason: spelling |
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Use a metal pick , insert in the clip opening. Gently pry up to release.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers to reclamp. |
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A small screwdriver will disconnet them too.
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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.
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Hey guys
Thanks for all the advice and tips, This is just one reason I will be buying another bike soon!! Alan
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You can also open them with pliers by going from corner to corner diagonally
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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? |
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@ 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 ..
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Easier to do that they look.
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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" |
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