radiator hoses

[honda380]

i need new ratiator hoses for my 250r, dont want to spend 120 or whatever it costs for replacments from aftermarket companies. ive seen people run clear hoses that look like they bought them from a hardware store, the ones that have fibers braded into them. just wanted to know what size and strength to get, i really need new ones and i know someone knows what kind of hose to use. thanks for any info, -Corey-

ive looked and no one gave me the asnwer for the right kind from the loclal store. u need to buy the clear stuff from an aftermarket company im assuming

[EXevan91]

have u ever been in a hardware store just take the old hose with u and match one up.

Originally posted by EXevan91
have u ever been in a hardware store just take the old hose with u and match one up. have u done this? i think the coolant gets pretty hot :rolleyes: u cant just "grab a hose"

[EXevan91]

well u see others doing this dont you where do u think they get that stuff from.

[mountaineer]

Try www.cv4.net they are under $100.00 atleast they were for my yfz

[boricua]

those clear braided hoses are really strong, well at least they can hold pressure. temp....hmmm:rolleyes:
how hot does the coolant get...cant be over 300 degress, right?:(
anyhow, the hardware store should have a hose that can handle that temp.

[HiperEX]

the braided clear hose works fine i used it on my 250r and worked great

[05black450r]

don get the clear hose in the winter it gets hard and wont seal

[bradrenea]

Is there any reason in particular that you don't just go to the local auto parts store and buy some heater hose that is the correct diameter?
It will obviously hold up to the temp and pressure, and it's cheap.