Oops..

[leatal]

Step 1. Put Bike on Dyno
Step 2. Start making noise
Step 3. Pop the Radiator Hose
Step 4. Wash the Dyno
Step 5. Go find a Mop

Good news, bike is ok.. Dyno is still a bit wet,

Step 6. Order new Silicon Hoses
Step 7. Refill Cooling Fluid
Step 8. Start again at step 1

Didn't the earlier models have a support type spring around the up front hoses to prevent this?

 

[Claviger]

I had the EXACT same thing happen. Same spot, same size hole lol.

I still have a stock replacement tucked away in the garage (ordered it 5 minutes after the rupture then decided to do Silicone and avoid the issue forever).

Putting the SAMCO kit on is a bit of a **** fight, but they DO fit (eventually).

 

[Mittzy]

Ditto here, Amigo!
I've had a new set of the Samco for my 2012 R3R.
They have been sitting in my garage for over a year now.
So far I have just been too darn lazy to do all the replacement work.
Now I feel more motivated . . .

Yep Me too - Lazy Buggers arnt we?
As I have my clutch out I will be replacing mine.

 

[WyldCFH]

I guess I should probably get some Samco's on order also.

 

[Claviger]

Seeing as I know of at least three R3s with the same split in the same location I theorize it’s down to how the hose was installed, somehow it was heavily stressed during assembly at Hinkley, is my guess. It’s not keyed so it’s highly unlikely a manufacturing flaw would occur in the same exact location.

 

[breeze]

Seeing as I know of at least three R3s with the same split in the same location I theorize it’s down to how the hose was installed, somehow it was heavily stressed during assembly at Hinkley, is my guess. It’s not keyed so it’s highly unlikely a manufacturing flaw would occur in the same exact location.

saw mine getting bulgy soft/weak looking replaced mine befre it blew up

 

[Dawg68]

On a 2015 ??? Maybe I ought to be changing the hoses on my 2 05's and my 2013 ??? I do have 1 set of the Samco silicone's, just haven't used them "YET"

I purchased a set of Samco hoses a month ago...great customer service.

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

Having read and commented on this post I went and checked the hoses on my 2007 standard. They are certainly showing a few signs of age. Now after the last debacle and the problems I caused by 'touching things' I don't fully understand, I'm not sure I should attempt changing the hoses. I've ordered a set anyway because it makes good sense... Beware of another thread in a couple of weeks pleading for assistance due to incompetence

 

[Claviger]

When going to install there are a couple tips:

Remove the silver pipe leading into the water pump so you can slip the rear pump hose onto that then install on the pump. Trying to leave the silver pipe in place and work the hose between it and the pump is stupid hard.
The Silicone hoses are a TIGHT fit compared to the rubber, be patient, have a 6 or 12 pack handy, take your time, it's quite frustrating.
The Silicone hoses are pre-formed, there is a correct orientation and clocking to them, use your eyes and look at pics online, they only go one way.
Use some coolant as lubricant, not water, coolant. It's more slippery and will allow them to slide easier.
Invest in new clamps of some sort, the stock clamps don't fit will on the silicone hoses.

When you're done, you'll ride easier knowing you've now massively overbuilt your cooling system and will never be left stranded by a bad piece of rubber.

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

When going to install there are a couple tips:

Remove the silver pipe leading into the water pump so you can slip the rear pump hose onto that then install on the pump. Trying to leave the silver pipe in place and work the hose between it and the pump is stupid hard.
The Silicone hoses are a TIGHT fit compared to the rubber, be patient, have a 6 or 12 pack handy, take your time, it's quite frustrating.
The Silicone hoses are pre-formed, there is a correct orientation and clocking to them, use your eyes and look at pics online, they only go one way.
Use some coolant as lubricant, not water, coolant. It's more slippery and will allow them to slide easier.
Invest in new clamps of some sort, the stock clamps don't fit will on the silicone hoses.

When you're done, you'll ride easier knowing you've now massively overbuilt your cooling system and will never be left stranded by a bad piece of rubber.

Thank you - wise words indeed.