It may seem a bit strange, to think that the moment in which we should be most concerned about the dryness in the hoses of a motorcycle is during the time when it rains the most, since mud is generated, puddles or traffic on it becomes more difficult. dirt roads.



During the rains, the water that we find on the roads is mixed with dirt, old lubricating oil , fuel and other elements, which, when circulating, rise and adhere to the engine , which causes oxidation in the metallic components and dryness in the engines. plastic motorcycle elements 

What happens when motorcycle hoses get dry?

There are normally three plastic elements that make motorcycles work:

Hoses: both antifreeze and brakes

Cables: electrical harness insulation is normally plastic

Powertrain band (in case the motorcycle has this system)

All the aforementioned elements at the time of drying need moisture particles so they take all the moisture from the rubber (main material of the hoses), bands and electrical cables, and it is then that the problems begin to appear.


Dryness causes the rubber to lose the characteristics that allow it to have flexibility, for example: antifreeze hoses withstand some pressure changes, and if they cannot change their size and shape slightly, then the pressure breaks them.


In the case of electric cables, the heat generated by the transmission of electricity and dry insulation will cause it to not be able to absorb heat and expand and break, this can be a big problem that could even end in a fire.


Tips to avoid dry hoses

It is clear that we want to avoid that all the rubber elements that are involved in the operation of motorcycles have any type of dryness, and for this we recommend the following actions.

 Keep the motorcycle engine clean and preferably, use an engine wash spray to remove all contaminating elements and leave a protective layer that does not allow harmful elements to stick or adhere to the engine surfaces.


Revitalize the plastic of the components , this you can achieve, with a polishing liquid . Apply a small layer with a sponge and let the rubber dry, then reapply another layer, until the rubber returns to its original color, it is then that you will realize that the rubber is moistened

 


Replace dry components in case of cracks to prevent future failure

Checking and ensuring the wetting of the hoses and the cleanliness of the motorcycle engine should be an essential part of the maintenance service. For more tips on how to care for and maintain your motorcycle's engine, we recommend that you visit our blog.