Cooling Issue

[Micksan]

As usual I go over all my bikes pretty close during the winter. It was time to change the coolant. Been in there 2 yrs. I dropped the bottom hose to get a good flush. Looked in the pan and saw some small black chunks, felt soft and pliable. I decide to pull the radiator, and check the hoses.
On the outside they looked pretty good , inside along where they are clamped they were showing some signs of wear & tear. Called in a order and changed them out. Better do it at home ,better than a blown hose on the road.
BTW the bike is a 06 and I figure they were factory.
BTW2>> I change my brake fluid and coolant at least every two years. Cheap insurance.

 

[TRIIICK]

I don't think i've changed mine since i've owned the bike. I do check it regularly to make sure the level is up there. Good to know...

 

[Boog]

Thanks Senior, sound gouge there...

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

Changed mine at the 20,000 mile mark. One was bulging at the clamp a bit more than I was comfortable with so I changed all hoses at that time.

 

[Bellyman PJ]

good post to encourage me to go the whole nine with freshening up my recent purchase. As a recent convert to Rocket ownership I haven't learned the secret handshake yet so the only source I have for replacement parts is the dealership. Any of you experienced Captains out there want to give a newbe tip on where to buy quality replacement parts. As mine is a 06 standard with 20,000 sounds like I will be changing Fuel lines, radiator hoses, and dumping the stock air box.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The stock air box is OK. You do want to remove the snorkel under the seat though.

 

[Bellyman PJ]

Thanks for the tip.

 

[cusso ken]

The stock air box is OK. You do want to remove the snorkel under the seat though.

Does removing the snorkel attached to the seat have any benefits ,never thought of doing this but it does look restrictive

 

[Trirocket3]

Does removing the snorkel attached to the seat have any benefits ,/QUOTE]

Only if you use max revs &/or tuning , although top end slightly restrictive it does aid torque at low rpm.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Yes @Trirocket3 is correct. And you do not run the risk of blocking the intakes with baggy pants or a sheep skin like I use.