Samco silicone radiator hoses

jock39racer · May 17, 2015

Hi,

Anybody have this hose kit, and are they worth it?

Samco Silicone Ducati Panigale 1199 R 2012-14 Red Radiator Hose Kit

Cheers

double0 · May 17, 2015

Aside from whether it's worth it or not, it's a pain in the ... to install.

wilkson · May 17, 2015

Not worth it . They just don't seal that well look great but stick with rubber .

jock39racer · May 17, 2015

wilkson said:
Not worth it . They just don't seal that well look great but stick with rubber .

Cheers mate

bradp51 · May 17, 2015

jock39racer said:
Hi,

Anybody have this hose kit, and are they worth it?

Samco Silicone Ducati Panigale 1199 R 2012-14 Red Radiator Hose Kit

Cheers

Funny I looked at these too. Just an excuse to play around on the bike and for the bling factor. Thanks Wilkson for the real world practical feedback. Cheers

Robnek · May 18, 2015

Installed them on my bike this Winter, can ´t say if the bling factor is Worth the effort to install them, those two short hoses which you attach to the thermostat, was a real PIA!!

steveved · May 18, 2015

Robnek said:
Installed them on my bike this Winter, can ´t say if the bling factor is Worth the effort to install them, those two short hoses which you attach to the thermostat, was a real PIA!!

Any pics?

topolino · May 18, 2015

Here are mine:

JPKII · May 18, 2015

I put them on my bike. More out of necessity that bling or function. I had a leaky thermostat housing so while I had everything apart I replaced the hoses.

My pictures are in post 16 of this thread: http://ducati1299.com/ducati-1199/20579-project-planning-would-you-2.html#post196700

If you decide to do this get some Astroglide or KY Jelly. Water soluble lubricant. Makes it so much easier. I struggled for 4 hours trying to get those little ....... hoses on. Gave up for the night, did some research on the net, and found another gentleman commenting on water soluble lube. It worked like a charm. Put a tiny, tiny amount on the ID of the hose and it slid right on. I was done 1 hour later and flushing the coolant system. Who knew that stuff was good for something other than... lol. I'm gonna use it on my intercooler for the car the next time I have that ..... off.

krays23 · Jul 12, 2015

JPKII said:
I put them on my bike. More out of necessity that bling or function. I had a leaky thermostat housing so while I had everything apart I replaced the hoses.

My pictures are in post 16 of this thread: http://ducati1299.com/ducati-1199/20579-project-planning-would-you-2.html#post196700

If you decide to do this get some Astroglide or KY Jelly. Water soluble lubricant. Makes it so much easier. I struggled for 4 hours trying to get those little ....... hoses on. Gave up for the night, did some research on the net, and found another gentleman commenting on water soluble lube. It worked like a charm. Put a tiny, tiny amount on the ID of the hose and it slid right on. I was done 1 hour later and flushing the coolant system. Who knew that stuff was good for something other than... lol. I'm gonna use it on my intercooler for the car the next time I have that ..... off.

another way if you don't have airbox off is use a strong tape like cellotape and wrap it around them to allow you easier leverage to pull them little short ones on ! believe me its saved my knuckles!!!! after they are on and clamped simply take the tape off

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