oil cooler

[Nightengale]

i was wondering if the hoses on the oil cooler could be replaced with newer braided hoses. there is nothing wrong with mine but i just was wondering so as to clean up the front of the bike with new shiney hoses.

[Yard Dogg]

Why don't you buy a hose kit? My nephew installed stainless steel hose dressings under the hood of his car, they look good. Cheaper too. Summit would have them for sure.

[jwhughes3]

Thought you were going for a "neglected" look?

John

[trbig]

Yes, you can just buy some braided hose, but just remember that when you cut it, that braiding gets frayed, so put your hose clamp over the line first, cut it the length you need, then slip the hose clamp over the cut/frayed part to hold it from coming apart any more. I found that using a Dremmel tool and a cutting wheel caused the least amount of movement to the wires while cutting, but other ways will work.

I then found a clamp from some Harley farkle place (Looked and can't remember now.. sorry) to run the line against the frame.














I just got my line from a local place that made hydraulic lines.

[DGXSER]

Do they make an AN fitting to fit in the oil cooler? Those fittings will usually enclose the frayed end of the braided line. But they are quite expensive.

[Nightengale]

i am

Thought you were going for a "neglected" look?

John

i am, i was thinking like a black chrome or some thing like that .

[Nightengale]

Yes, you can just buy some braided hose, but just remember that when you cut it, that braiding gets frayed, so put your hose clamp over the line first, cut it the length you need, then slip the hose clamp over the cut/frayed part to hold it from coming apart any more. I found that using a Dremmel tool and a cutting wheel caused the least amount of movement to the wires while cutting, but other ways will work.

I then found a clamp from some Harley farkle place (Looked and can't remember now.. sorry) to run the line against the frame.














I just got my line from a local place that made hydraulic lines.

i have seen those on some harleys and my friend has them on his chopper, i do like how it keeps them tight to the frame.

[MPittma100]

New Hoses

If you wanted to stay with the OE style hoses, there is a braided nylon hose that is made in black that can be used with AN fittings or clamps.

MP

[trbig]

Do they make an AN fitting to fit in the oil cooler? Those fittings will usually enclose the frayed end of the braided line. But they are quite expensive.

I just went to the local Home Depot and got some brass fittings with the notched nipples for putting a hose on. Threaded right into the cooler with some teflon tape.

[DGXSER]

Understood that was an option Tod, as a fellow cheapazz I am sure I would do the same on my bike. Just offering up an option for a more finished product for the less careful or skilled at cutting braided line.