Parts.... Grrr

[Slyanide]

I was riding home from work one day this week and blew the radiator hose between the radiator and water pump (had a small nick in it), I called all the local shops and find out here is only 1 hose in the entire United States. I have called them a couple of times and cant get a hold of the parts department, keeps rolling to VM.
Local dealer said they can order one from Europe in 7-10 days. Just pissed because it's finally below 95 and nice riding weather but my bike is out of commission, only bright point is I am changing the oil, drained and flushed the cooling system and have fresh fluids throughout.
There is a local custom hose shop I am going to stop in at Monday but doubtful they can make one.

 

[Fingers]

One of the locals went to a auto parts store found one a bit longer trimmed it to size and all is well.

 

[scot in exile]

Same thing happened to me about nine years ago, went to the local auto zone picked up a hose and with my soldering torch for a wee bit heat had the bike back on the road the same day, which was a saturday my local dealer had one in stock which I picked up on the Tuesday.

 

[martym52]

I've got the other one in my garage new in the bag but i'm in Iowa.

 

[mully95]

I guess it depends on how desperate one is before they go through other means to get their bike back on the road.

 

[Slyanide]

I had already picked up a piece of auto heater hose but all they had is 1 inch, have the propane torch out and a brass punch that is about the same size and water pump neck and fixing to try and stretch it a bit.

 

[scot in exile]

I had already picked up a piece of auto heater hose but all they had is 1 inch, have the propane torch out and a brass punch that is about the same size and water pump neck and fixing to try and stretch it a bit.

Nothing like the smell of burning rubber

 

[breeze]

got a complete set of originals if you need let me know cost would be free plus shipping

 

[Slyanide]

got a complete set of originals if you need let me know cost would be free plus shipping

Breeze, PM me your address and price - I will pay for the part/postage, I imagine the parts were not free for you. I don't have pay pal so I will get you payment overnight.

I made the "auto part store hose" work but while wrestling it on I guess I disturbed the water pump cover enough that it's leaking around all the bolts so I will address getting that O ring tomorrow, well I will pull the cover and clean and lube the O ring if it's not torn.
I greatly appreciate this.

 

[mexican]

Same thing happened to me about nine years ago, went to the local auto zone picked up a hose and with my soldering torch for a wee bit heat had the bike back on the road the same day, which was a saturday my local dealer had one in stock which I picked up on the Tuesday.

That was going to be my sugestion