Good day gentlemen.
I have a 2005 SV1000S, 53,000 miles, I'm the original owner and have done most of the maintenance myself, bike is garage kept (so not exposed to sunlight or elements) and pristine condition.
Removed fairings to replace head bearings and noted the radiator hoses have this sort of whitish "coating" -like condensation that then dried out- over them.
Is it early porosity or a sign of impending leak or failure...? Or what does it mean?
How long to these hoses last...?
Getting to some of the hoses around the thermostat looks like a nightmare of a job...
Do you guys ever replace these OEM hoses at some point?
Whats the longest (time or mileage) you can go with them...?
Thank you very much for your advice!
Daniel
I have a 2005 SV1000S, 53,000 miles, I'm the original owner and have done most of the maintenance myself, bike is garage kept (so not exposed to sunlight or elements) and pristine condition.
Removed fairings to replace head bearings and noted the radiator hoses have this sort of whitish "coating" -like condensation that then dried out- over them.
Is it early porosity or a sign of impending leak or failure...? Or what does it mean?
How long to these hoses last...?
Getting to some of the hoses around the thermostat looks like a nightmare of a job...
Do you guys ever replace these OEM hoses at some point?
Whats the longest (time or mileage) you can go with them...?
Thank you very much for your advice!
Daniel