Aftermarket water hoses

Waterbaby · 08-21-2010, 09:15 AM

I have had a second water hose go on my 03 950 so I have decided to replace
All the hoses with Samco ones, they are on back order for 3 weeks, one more to go, I was just wondering if anybody else has/is using them and what you think of them ,good/bad.

silverdog · 08-21-2010, 09:44 AM

how come not using oem ktm??

weed099 · 08-21-2010, 10:11 AM

I am interested in if the Samcos are worth the money. I have not had any problems with my factory hoses, but it is time to replace the waterpump for the second time. Living in Georgia its been around 100 degrees this summer and I was more looking for anything to aid in keeping the temp lower.

Waterbaby · 08-21-2010, 11:41 AM

About 3 months ago I had one of the small hoses go under the carbs I replaced
That with a KTM hose. My second hose went when I was in

Spain

2 weeks ago
So I want to replace all of them as I’m going back to Morocco in March 2011
I normally use OE but I wanted to fit and forget as some of the hoses are a right pain to get to and Samco hoses are meant to be better then standard for flow and stronger

Central Cali Rider · 08-21-2010, 02:07 PM

If you search Samco , you will find some info. I know I read once where the bends were not quite right. I was thinking of also "upgrading" as a hose can ruin a trip...

thugdog · 08-21-2010, 03:55 PM

My two centavos: Avoid Samco's KTM-12 kit, because it won't fit an "off-the-shelf" LC8 bike. Go with their KTM-13 kit regardless of model or year 950/990.

Their kit for the 950 was dimenshioned for someone with a handmade radiator, and will prove impossible to fit typical 950 bikes. I learned this after well over a year going back-n-forth with Samco supplier, who eventually made good swapping KTM-12 for a KTM-13 kit. I am happy with the effortless fit and function of their KTM-13 kit on my 2004 KTM 950S. Avoid KTM-12 kit! The extra two pieces in its 9-pc are just the overflow tank tubing. The 7-pc KTM-13 is fine. Also you may prefer to source the hose clamps elsewhere, as Samco's were junk. I prefer smooth inside, with rolled-edge, stainless, like those from ABA in Sweden...best worm clamps!

08-21-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
Waterbaby ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Buckinghamshire Oddometer: 100	Aftermarket water hoses I have had a second water hose go on my 03 950 so I have decided to replace All the hoses with Samco ones, they are on back order for 3 weeks, one more to go, I was just wondering if anybody else has/is using them and what you think of them ,good/bad.

08-21-2010, 02:07 PM	#5
Central Cali Rider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Oddometer: 299	If you search Samco , you will find some info. I know I read once where the bends were not quite right. I was thinking of also "upgrading" as a hose can ruin a trip... __________________ Central Kali Coast 2005 KTM 950 Adventure 2006 Suzuki SV1000S for wifey 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 for Wifey Sold 1997 KLR650 For sale SOLD !! 2004 XR400 for dirt For sale Sold 2004 CRF230 for wifey For Sale Sold ! 2005 CRF50 for collecting dust Sold !! 2006 KTM Pro Senior 50 for son's racing 4 Sale Sold! 2004 Suzuki RM65 son's new racer For Sale Sold

08-21-2010, 03:55 PM	#6
thugdog Druid Revisionist Joined: Sep 2004 Oddometer: 396	My two centavos: Avoid Samco's KTM-12 kit, because it won't fit an "off-the-shelf" LC8 bike. Go with their KTM-13 kit regardless of model or year 950/990. Their kit for the 950 was dimenshioned for someone with a handmade radiator, and will prove impossible to fit typical 950 bikes. I learned this after well over a year going back-n-forth with Samco supplier, who eventually made good swapping KTM-12 for a KTM-13 kit. I am happy with the effortless fit and function of their KTM-13 kit on my 2004 KTM 950S. Avoid KTM-12 kit! The extra two pieces in its 9-pc are just the overflow tank tubing. The 7-pc KTM-13 is fine. Also you may prefer to source the hose clamps elsewhere, as Samco's were junk. I prefer smooth inside, with rolled-edge, stainless, like those from ABA in Sweden...best worm clamps! __________________ ....there's nothing more permanent than a temporary solution

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08-21-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
silverdog Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Oddometer: 464	how come not using oem ktm??

08-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#3
weed099 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 113	I am interested in if the Samcos are worth the money. I have not had any problems with my factory hoses, but it is time to replace the waterpump for the second time. Living in Georgia its been around 100 degrees this summer and I was more looking for anything to aid in keeping the temp lower.

08-21-2010, 11:41 AM	#4
Waterbaby ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Buckinghamshire Oddometer: 100	About 3 months ago I had one of the small hoses go under the carbs I replaced That with a KTM hose. My second hose went when I was in Spain 2 weeks ago So I want to replace all of them as I’m going back to Morocco in March 2011 I normally use OE but I wanted to fit and forget as some of the hoses are a right pain to get to and Samco hoses are meant to be better then standard for flow and stronger