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Post by redbug2 on Jan 20, 2012 21:02:27 GMT -5
Hello,
I'm trying to find the small braded coolant lines that go to the small plastic tank. Thought I had them when I ordered from a VW supply store, they sent the wrong stuff.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Redbug2
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Post by ziggystardust on Jan 21, 2012 5:06:13 GMT -5
RR
Z
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Post by wayne on Jan 21, 2012 22:26:36 GMT -5
I don't think that even RR has the small braided lines anymore. But what you can do is buy the long braided line (part 1-14 09343-05123). It runs from the top of the proper unit case to the filler neck and is the same material.
RR does have these and then cut it up to make the small ones.
Wayne
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Post by pmcburney on Jan 22, 2012 0:04:22 GMT -5
I know this is stating the obvious, but those lines cannot be seen at all with the tank in place.
I know absolute originality is paramount for some (not that there's anything wrong with that...) but I reckon that some suitably sized fuel or heater line would be just as effective.
I run small-diameter heater line on my GT and no one has ever picked me up on it.
BTW, don't tell anyone that...
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Post by bdalameda on Jan 22, 2012 0:30:32 GMT -5
I was able to order these hoses and small clamps from Suzuki. I expected the order to be declined but amazingly they sent everything.
Dan
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Post by ziggystardust on Jan 23, 2012 8:41:29 GMT -5
Yes I bought them with their little chrome clips as well for both my RE5s, can't remember if I got them from RR or over the counter at a Suzuki parts supplier? But they are out there. Easy option as stated above in an earlier post is to make your own, I now buy coolant and oil hose off eBay for my restorations unless they are unique hoses to the bike and can be seen.  Z |
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Post by kettle738 on Jan 23, 2012 9:55:21 GMT -5
This chap has the hose in stock, www.discountbikespares.co.uk/ it's listed as 'Hose Rad Sub Tank' and you can buy it in the long length for £10.70. It is shown in the GT750 parts list and probably the RE5 section too, he also sells the correct clamps. His postage is very quick and reliable. Mick.........kettle738 |
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Post by redbug2 on Jan 23, 2012 11:10:27 GMT -5
Purchased some vintage volkswagon fuel line that looks like it will do it. I also have an old German car so the extra will be used. I've read somewhere, maybe this list, that the VW fuel line looks good on a vintage bike.
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Post by wayne on Jan 25, 2012 21:41:05 GMT -5
I run small-diameter heater line on my GT and no one has ever picked me up on it. BTW, don't tell anyone that... Too late McBurney.........wait 'til I see that bike at a VJM !! Wayne |
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Post by pmcburney on Jan 30, 2012 22:21:33 GMT -5
I run small-diameter heater line on my GT and no one has ever picked me up on it. BTW, don't tell anyone that... Too late McBurney.........wait 'til I see that bike at a VJM !! Wayne It isn't enough that I have to pay you to be friendly toward me, now I'm going to have to buy your silence as well? |
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Post by FC Zach on Jan 31, 2012 4:08:10 GMT -5
It isn't enough that I have to pay you to be friendly toward me, now I'm going to have to buy your silence as well?  |
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