Thanks, guys! I have ordered them - I appreciate your input!
Sadly, I placed the order with Yoyodyne but got an e-mail from Fred today saying the item was discontinued - and the ones from Motowheels is for a different bike.
I'll call them today and ask wghat they have for the S4.
Again, thanks for the input, I'll keep looking!
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Let me know what you find out, b/c I want to buy a set also.
Monster Man -
I contacted Cory at Silhoses.com (http://www.silhoses.com/), and she is checking with Samco in the UK to find out whether kit #DUC-3 is the right one for our bikes.
Of the distributors listed on Samco's U.S. site, Silhoses was the most bike-friendly. When they get me an answer, I will post if for you immediately.
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I got an e-mail today from the company saying they were sending my inquiry forward to Samco in the UK. They are busy with the SEMA show, but still took the time to let me know they are working the issue. Good people! Like I said, they seemed the most bike-friendly of the bunch.
As before, when I hear something I'll post the info here.
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Okay, here's the response I received from Silhoses.com:
"sorry for the long delay Gary, I recently returned home from sema after speaking with Samco Sport they have told me they are not 100% certain that the DUC-3 will fit your 2002 Ducati Monster S4, with the 916cc 4-valve engine. only the engines listed on the site are applications that have been thoroughly tested. I wish I had better information for you but they tell me that It most likely will not work. -Jeff"
I will go ahead and order a kit and see what the deal is. I will post the latest news as soon as I understand the issue.
By the way, I went ahead and ordered the aluminum tube and hoses for the Foggy version - it replaces the honkin' big hose that runs from the pump to the radiator. This may avoid any compatibility issues between the kit and our bikes. The tube, plus all hoses and clamps ran me around $150.
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I friend of mine has just ordered a blue set of hoses from sparesshack, they will be here in a coupla weeks.
Monstaman -
Get some photos of his bike when he's done with them - I received a reply saying becausre they don't stock them in the US, it may take a month or so to get them here. Apparently they have to swim from England.
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spezjag, you are 100% correct he is getting them out of the UK.
He too could not get them from the US so he ordered them from Spareshack UK, the order was placed some 4 weeks ago, 6 weeks all up till he gets them, my friend has the blue S4R and ordered the blue hoses.
Did you get them installed yet? Any fitment issues?
As we speak - I should have photos next week. I am also installing a Speedymoto waterpump cover, and for the long line (pump to radiator) I am using the aluminum tube from the Foggy model - which was actually reasonably priced (@$75).
Photos to follow!
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Bike's not done yet, but I wanted to get some shots of the silicone hoses for you to look at. I used the Foggy aluminum tube on the line from pump to the radiator; it's from the Foggy edition. More shots to follow soon!
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They look good! Looks like I will be ordering some today!
What swing arm are you running?
Monster -
Thanks!
That's a Metmachex swingarm out of England. It's the model for the ST4, but it's the same for the S4 Monster. I really like the eccentric chain adjusters, and the fact that all the accessories (hugger, etc.) bolt right up; I'm a little put-off by the polished aluminum (I wish it were brushed or something more performance-looking), but can live with it.
More photos to follow!
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Aftermarket Raditor Hoses for the S4?
Discontinued!
Linear Mode
