No kidding, at 2:28 you mention a potential failure of the t-piece and I just had it happen while prepping the bike in the shop to go ironman the Baja 1000. One of the inner factory crimp clamps just gave up and the hose slipped off, still attached to the radiator but detached from the downpipe. I don't know about the other bikes, but at least on the 2016 FE501, fixing that appears to require that I pull the engine mounts and swingarm bolt in order to rotate the engine downward in the frame to get the clearance to get the downpipe out. It would be damn near impossible while trailside in Baja to get that downpipe out without damaging it. Total race-ender there.

I've used the bypass kit on my tour of Idaho Fe 501 build and it worked great. I have to use duct tape over the radiators in the shoulder seasons to get the temps up but that's the only trade off. Very nice product. Also you can install that t piece without removing the engine. A very large 1/2 Allen socket is all you need to remove the OEM t piece

"easy to do that with this setup" I can confirm that is not true. One of the hardest things I've ever taken off a bike.

I installed these hoses on my 2020 Husqvarna TX300i because of a “power valve puncture” to my stock hose on left side. Great product!! I’ve never overheated. I do allow my bike ample time to warm up. I’ve been very pleased with the durability, functionality and style of these Samco radiator hoses.

@wsinigur6229

2 жыл бұрын

How hard was the install?

@daniellong6876

2 жыл бұрын

@@wsinigur6229 - very easy. The hoses fit perfect on radiators. Since these hoses do not use the thermostat, you have more room, and less parts, to work with when installing.

A cooling system actually needs some restriction to allow the coolant time to absorb heat from the engine and time in the radiator to dissipate the heat it has absorbed. If it flows too fast you overheat your engine with the coolant at a relatively low temperature. The nascar boys figured this out the hard way 50+ years ago. Now they run a restrictor in the cooling system where the thermostat used to live.

@robb-smith6328

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not the same as 3000rpm at walking pace for single track or hard enduro type riding?

@MAXlMUS

Жыл бұрын

Sounds legit, but factory racing bikes all run without thermostats with direct hoses and no restrictors.

What's the downside of removing the thermostat?

@MAXlMUS

Жыл бұрын

If you ride in cold climate - slower engine warm up -> more piston and cylinder wear. If you ride in hot climate - none.

@dirtbikefun

Жыл бұрын

@@MAXlMUS so pointless in the UK then.

Bought this and it's guaranteed.... Well, one piece cracked and they would not replace it. They sell it as an entire kit too, can't buy the separate pieces. Pass folks!!!

@scottyd2262

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know thanks ! They just lost my business and some others as well I'm sure.. If you guarantee something, you have to stand behind that guarantee as work gets around better these days..