tirolean Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) 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, 2015 by tirolean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podracer Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirolean Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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