May 23, 201511 yr hi! i´v just bought and installed the CSP waterpump kit, everything is fine. but: now that there is a spacer, the waterpumpcover is a bit closer to the exhaust, so the coolant hoses touch the exhaust. i wonder, if one of you has the same waterpump installed and how you have solved this problem. here are two pics: http://trialforum.net/index.php/Attachment/20914-20150518-150356-jpg/?thumbnail=1 http://trialforum.net/index.php/Attachment/20913-20150518-150417-jpg/?thumbnail=1 it´s a beta evo 290 2010 thanks in advance, dani Edited May 23, 201511 yr by tirolean
May 23, 201511 yr I don't know if you are using the standard black hoses or silicone? I have had Beta's that the original black hose touched the exhaust and was ok. Had me worried for a while though. I have seen Pre 1965 bikes using blue silicone hoses to connect header or manifold to mid box I'd say keep an eye on it. Enjoy
May 23, 201511 yr I saw a rider drop a Beta on its exhaust side. Barely dinted the exhaust but must have pressed it in just a shade more against these hoses. He restarted it and was giving it a bit of revving to get it running again properly when there was a loud pop and clouds of steam. The hose blew out on the back of the exhaust, probably softened by the heat. If you have any doubt I would wrap your hoses with some 16 gauge copper wire, wind it on like a spring and this will keep the hoses just off your exhaust and conduct the heat away.
May 24, 201511 yr The 2000 Sherco I once owned the exhaust header pushed on the hose where it connected to water pump. There was an actual flat spot on the hose. Eventually the hose did fail but I believe it failed because of the pinching pressure and wear between the water pump and the header. heat may have been a factor but I don't think it was a major factor. In the pics it looks like your hose is just touching. I think it will be fine.
May 25, 201511 yr Cheap and quick effective solution.. Just cut a piece of a Older water hose , and put it between your hose and the Exhaust.. voila... Problem solved... Seen this in a couple of Old Betas Rev 3 with perfect results... Just do it Asap before damaging your Existing hose..
May 25, 201511 yr The pictures aren't to clear, but can't you cut a bit off the hose, so the bend shortens a bit and doesn't touch the exhaust anymore?
May 25, 201511 yr Author could have come to this solution by myself haha thanks guys, the weather here is **** at the moment, so i couldn´t have ridden anyways
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