The climate/sunshine in Thailand is very harsh on paints/colors/anodizing etc etc.....countries with winters or less sunshine than 330 days a year will fare much better.

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Yip, we had a harsh winter this year, 4 degrees off the equator. Only got up to 96 in the shade.

 

off topic but the location of the klx hoses make them vulnerable, I'd want the toughest hose available, not the prettiest.

 

Ok back on topic.

I ride hard & live in a very hot climate, I read somewhere that the DRC hoses we're smoother inside & higher flowing. I wasn't so worried about toughness just the cooling ability was my primary concern.....the choice of colors (bling) was a bonus.

The vulnerable hose at the front of the bike is 130bart ($5) to buy at Kawasaki here & probably as tough if not tougher than the aftermarket hi-flo silicon hoses!

I recommend a decent sized skid plate to protect your hoses/frame/exhaust etc from a hard day in the woods.

 

The ones I used to add the breather T mod was sort of a yellow/green color. I'm sure they are faded and brown now.

 

Stock is best...will last a long time..If you are worried about the sun that much.
Than you should make some Steel Braided ones,But I would just keep the stock ones and keep them lubed/UV protected...SPF 60...haha