Why can't I get the Stock Hose Clamps back on

by Kristian #562
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October '01

• After you have done some maintenance, you may have pulled off one of the Hose-Pipe Clamps or a pipe may constantly pop-off the bike.

• Some folks have had this happen a bit, until they refitted new clamps.

• I don't think you should even bother trying to refit it. They look like they are made as "oncers" and though I have managed to squeeze them back together I'm always wary of them failing when you're on the road.

• Get yourself some good quality, preferably stainless hosepipe clamps, that have a flap under the screw or are nice and smooth under the screw, which shields the screw from the rubber. Make sure you get a bunch of them so you can put on the right size.

• Don't try and fit one that's too big and do it up, it's not made for it and you'll end up with a clamp that's out-of-round that will pinch the rubber and not seal very well. Here's the old Waterpump Cover Clamp (left) and the New Clamp (right).

Cheers & Rgds

Kristian