You can’t reuse them as they are crimped by a special tool. You can probably put regular hose clamps on it but I would recommend looking at the Samco hoses and they have their own clamps that are really nice. Or just get the oem and buy the special tool.

 

Isn’t the tool readily available? Or is it a Yamaha specific one? I’m sure these clamps are used in other things as well

 

Yeah it’s a readily available tool.

 

Do you know the name? I figured it’s call hose clamp tool but they’re several types

 

This type of clamp is used all the time for lines on beverage machines. They work like a hose clamp, but if you install these properly, they won't come loose.

The tool you are supposed to use looks like a set of end cutters that doesn't close all the way. Otiker was the name brand. They are big and bulky and way too expensive when you only need to crush 2-3 clamps. I wouldn't buy them for this small job. Even when I was working with the clamps, all day long, it was easier to use a small set of cutters. Just don't close them all the way and you'll be fine. The advantage with this tool is that you can crush the clamp on the end, or the side. The tool is worthless for any other use.

 

Just get some regular high quality clamps.

 

Yes that type of clamp and pliers is correct.

 

I opened and closed them several times. I never had a problem and I use my R1 exclusively on race tracks. For the first few times I did not even have to special tool. Worked as well with a standard gripper (but not very good, so I bought the right tool).

 

I personally wouldnt reuse them. They are a 1 time use.

 

Reused them countless times without issue.

 

Hey it’s your bike do what you want . Me I’m going to put new ones on. Last thing I’d want is coolant under rear tire for a few bucks😵