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Old 02-28-2015, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Alain
When you guys mention gaskets you're talking about that Brillo-pad looking stuff that goes inside the ports correct? I'm a little confused.
Yep, that's it.
Here's a used one after removal...

 
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Old 02-28-2015, 11:48 AM
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Thanks jam.

You guys replace your gaskets every time you take the exhaust off?

I don't change mine unless they look distorted.
 
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Old 02-28-2015, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Alain
Thanks jam.

You guys replace your gaskets every time you take the exhaust off?

I don't change mine unless they look distorted.
I do.
I believe it's recommended by H-D as well - one use only.
Like replacing gaskets or sprocket bolts any time they've been disturbed.
Cheap insurance either way.
 
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Old 02-28-2015, 01:39 PM
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I just replaced them for the first time this year. Lol.

Previous to that I must have had that exhaust off and back on without replacing it 20-30 times lolol
 
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i detailed a little how to along with some others in my thread last summer... hopefully this helps
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-and-tips.html


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  1. unplug o2 sensors from the connectors remember the cable routing (NEVER UNBOLT THEM PLUGGED IN). front O2 sensor under the front of the bike (easy to get to). Rear O2 sensor is a little harder, take off the seat mine was there behind the battery, but I also have an smaller battery (you may need to remove your stock battery to access this connector on a stock bike. It goes through a hole in the bottom of the battery pan.
  2. remove old exhaust
  3. install sensors on new exhaust (DONT FORGET ANTI-SIEZE for the O2 Sensor threads) &
  4. install exhaust
  5. re-run wire for connect o2 sensors plugs and reconnect

 
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got it done and am very happy with it! looks good and sounds awesome in person, way better then on youtube!
 

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Nice work on the install. The black Pro Streets look good.
 
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Old 02-28-2015, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jtaliani
Nice work on the install. The black Pro Streets look good.
thanks!





oh and no leak so far on the Screaming Eagle gaskets...
 
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Hey drew, where in nj are you ?
 
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got a chance to get the bike out for the first time with this new exhaust today. so far no leaks or any problems using the screaming eagle gaskets. the exhaust has a really nice idle and really has a deep growl/scream when on the throttle, but once you get to speed and are light on the inputs the sound calms down quite a bit and is very comfy and tolerable!
 


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