ericlw Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I havent ridden my 2002 vfr in about 2 years. I got it started up the other day and since the coolant hoses havent been changed in about 15 years i was wondering if i should just go ahead and replace them all? i need to put new tires on it but other than that i think its pretty much ready to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loftust Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Replacing all the hoses isn't that straightforward - the tank, airbox and throttle bodies need to be removed. The latter can be a bit of a PITA. If content to do this though, you may as well replace the stat as well, which are known to stick open. An oil change probably wouldn't hurt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlw Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 well i do my own work. It cant be much worse than checking the vtec vavle clearances which i have done myself a few times now. Wasnt sure how long these hoses really last. I guess i can just check them and see if they seem to have any dry rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 The hoses last long time. Wouldn't worry if they sat for 2 years.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RDMcD Posted March 30, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2017 My 2000 has most of its original hoses and they are fine. I say most because the two one inch hoses from the thermostat to the heads have been replaced with silicone. More an issue with heat than with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondahero Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have a 2004 so it is 13 years old; just clocked 70,000 miles. I had a coolant leak on the aluminum fitting that is in the V under the throttle body. The neck was corroded and my previous repair with JB weld needed to be more permanent because it started leaking again after about 5 years. I replaced the hoses while I was at it because it does take some time to tear down to that point. Speaking of the point: hoses were in good shape and I have not replaced any other hoses on the bike so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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