Hose Clamps Removal?

[pistol]

What's the best way to remove the stock clamps on the radiatior hoses. I'm used to the ones with a screw. The reason I'm asking is my girlfriend surprised me with a set of red hoses and I can't wait to put them on. Thanks in advance.

Alan

 

[gasgasman]

Use a metal pick , insert in the clip opening. Gently pry up to release.
Use a pair of needle nose pliers to reclamp.

 

[Clay]

A small screwdriver will disconnet them too.

 

[GasGas]

The stock clamps are great. I really like how clean they look and they are easy to undo and do back up. But they should only be cycled a few times before you replace them with new ones. I had one come undone on my 125. It had quite a few cycles on it though. The screw type hose clamps will fail just the same too.

 

[pistol]

Hey guys

Thanks for all the advice and tips, This is just one reason I will be buying another bike soon!!

Alan

 

[Nick]

You can also open them with pliers by going from corner to corner diagonally

 

[Jakobi]

The little hole just screams insert screwdriver here!! Putting them on is easy with the pliers too! I'm a fan.

How often do you suggest replacing? And does anyone know where we can get these? Do most hardware stores stock them or should I be looking elsewhere? Do they have a particular name?

 

[jdtriplett]

@ Jakobi : I use something similar to the stock clamps in my business and we call them "Oetiker" Clamps The drink and beverage industry has been using them for many years ! I use them for more permanent hose clamp connections ..

 

[AZRickD]

Easier to do that they look.

 

[Jakobi]

Buy a whole kit!! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oetiker-Clamp-Kit-Hose-Air-Clamps-1099-Pliers-/230611890230

Looks like the Oetiker is the manufacturer. The actual clamp is a "stepless 1 ear clamp"

 

[jdtriplett]

You nailed it Jakobi !

 

[HenrikSchmidt]

The ones Jacobi linked to, is one time use only. I use them at work for compressed air tubings, and when they are closed, you can't re open them like the ones on the gasser.

 

[Jakobi]

Yeah the ones in the link aren't the stepless 1 ear clamp. Quick google of "stepless 1 ear clamp" turns up some goodies.

 

[3beejay3]

I prefer simple name brand stainless wormgear hose clamps, such as Tridon etc. Reliable, cheap, easy to find anywhere & only need one tool to R&R them.

I always have a couple spares in my tool bag, along with some generic heater hose to fix a busted rad hose.

The Oeticker style ones can sometimes be a bastard to R&R and often you can't get at them in tight spaces to pop them off or Replace them.

However, anything is better than those stupid permanent factory press-on stainless rings KTM uses nowadays..........