1tondriver Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Any tips for removing and replacing the coolant hard lines? I want to strip them and paint or just polish the aluminum and leave natural. I don’t have the manual so any advice is appreciated! TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsinteeth Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 was me, I'd have em powder coated maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, bugsinteeth said: was me, I'd have em powder coated maybe ? That’s a possibility @bugsinteeth because they look like crap now. Have you removed them without taking off water pump cover? I think there are gaskets for the ends going into the cover. Not sure which end I should try to pull out first, clamped end or end into cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsinteeth Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 nope, never have, drain the system, gripit and ripit LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 18 hours ago, bugsinteeth said: nope, never have, drain the system, gripit and ripit LOL Well with no other posts I guess this is what it’s going to be. Bike might be sitting for a long while with no coolant but I can’t imagine that can hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 4:33 PM, 1tondriver said: Any tips for removing and replacing the coolant hard lines? I want to strip them and paint or just polish the aluminum and leave natural. I don’t have the manual so any advice is appreciated! TIA This is not a "Tech Tip" it is a "tech Question". So I'm moving this to the problems and answers section. 1 Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, Cruizin said: This is not a "Tech Tip" it is a "tech Question". So I'm moving this to the problems and answers section. My bad. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, 1tondriver said: My bad. Thanks "> No probs, just explaining why I moved it. Sometimes problem questions get moved right back into tech tips if the answer is really good! 1 Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Iv'e never removed the aluminum coolant hard lines from a motorcycle before. Hopefully someone here has and will chime in 1 Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cornerslider Posted November 4, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted November 4, 2019 There is an o-ring on the water pump side on each of cooling lines. You can see it on the parts fiche at www.bikebandit.com ""W.O.T. until you see god, then brake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, cornerslider said: There is an o-ring on the water pump side if each cooling lines. You can see it on the parts fiche at www.bikebandit.com Thanks for that. Can they be re used with 3k on the odometer do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cornerslider Posted November 4, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted November 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, 1tondriver said: Thanks for that. Can they be re used with 3k on the odometer do you think? I would think if they don't get damaged during the removal, you should be good to go . May put a little lube/grease on the o-ring during installation- 1 ""W.O.T. until you see god, then brake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 I messed around with the lines while doing a coolant change today and I think it will be a real PITA to take them off without removing the water pump cover. The rubber hoses are so short and stiff (cold weather doesn’t help) that I am either going to get a gasket for the cover and take it off so I have some room to work with or just leave the hard lines alone till I can’t stand it anymore. Trying to work the hoses off the hard lines was not happening today. I have not refilled the coolant so I may still take them off if I go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted November 7, 2019 Global Moderator Share Posted November 7, 2019 17 hours ago, 1tondriver said: I messed around with the lines while doing a coolant change today and I think it will be a real PITA to take them off without removing the water pump cover. The rubber hoses are so short and stiff (cold weather doesn’t help) that I am either going to get a gasket for the cover and take it off so I have some room to work with or just leave the hard lines alone till I can’t stand it anymore. Trying to work the hoses off the hard lines was not happening today. I have not refilled the coolant so I may still take them off if I go that route. You could always drop the radiator to give more flexibility ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Take some pics if you do get around to doing this of how the pipes come off etc, I have the rattle can at the ready to refurb mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, sorkyah said: You could always drop the radiator to give more flexibility I am going to take a look at that option also, thanks for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 59 minutes ago, Jord said: Take some pics if you do get around to doing this of how the pipes come off etc, I have the rattle can at the ready to refurb mine. Will do. I know how they come out but not the best way to do it. If I can do it without buying gaskets I will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted November 7, 2019 Global Moderator Share Posted November 7, 2019 My suggestion is to buy the gaskets. I would be surprised if reusing the old ones did got work, but if you have a leak you will have wished you had paid a few bucks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, mjh937 said: My suggestion is to buy the gaskets. I would be surprised if reusing the old ones did got work, but if you have a leak you will have wished you had paid a few bucks now. Your probably right and removing the cover is going to be the easiest way to do this. If it is above freezing tomorrow I am going to give it a shot. On another note I need a decent inexpensive heater for the garage. Not looking for T shirt heat but something to take the biting edge off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGonzales Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Once I had a little lowsider crash and needed a new waterpump cover. I forgot to buy a new gasket, reused the old one with fresh grease, no problem since two years. Its just a rubber ring. But of course, a new one is always better. Its not a big deal, dont forget to clean the areas with contact to seals / gaskets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted November 8, 2019 Global Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2019 4 hours ago, 1tondriver said: Your probably right and removing the cover is going to be the easiest way to do this. If it is above freezing tomorrow I am going to give it a shot. On another note I need a decent inexpensive heater for the garage. Not looking for T shirt heat but something to take the biting edge off. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TKDQ5C/ 2 of these and you'll be nearly at tshirt weather ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tondriver Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, sorkyah said: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TKDQ5C/ 2 of these and you'll be nearly at tshirt weather Huh, I wouldn’t think those would heat a freezing garage. I was looking at these from HF 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted November 8, 2019 Global Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2019 you said inexpensive so thats what i went with. those would work great... except they're meant for outdoor use.... CO gas and the like theres this one that came to mind immediately we used it in the shop at work when the waste-oil heaters took a shet thing pumped out enough heat to blister the paint on the toolbox next to it. (glad it wasnt mine.) Dyna-Glo Delux RMC-FA40DGD 40,000 BTU LP Forced Air Heater - Walmart.com Free 2-day shipping. Buy Dyna-Glo Delux RMC-FA40DGD 40,000 BTU LP Forced Air Heater at Walmart.com 1 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 These are fine for temporary indoor use, we use them in our fish houses and garages all winter around these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 If I loose a bit of coolant doing this isit ok to top back up with DI water or do I need to buy coolant too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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