Exhaust Gaskets
Exhaust Gaskets
Weird question...let's say I put some new gaskets in and install the exhaust, but remove the pipes before ever firing up the bike. Do I need to use new gaskets when I remount the pipes or are the ones I just put in ok?
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From: Rolla
You should be fine.
I even managed to re-use my stock gaskets on my 09 Fat Bob when I put the V&H pipes on.
As long as your careful with them and don't tear them up. If you don't hear any exhaust leaks after you fire it back up, your good.
I even managed to re-use my stock gaskets on my 09 Fat Bob when I put the V&H pipes on.
As long as your careful with them and don't tear them up. If you don't hear any exhaust leaks after you fire it back up, your good.
I was wondering about that...so I should definitely know if something's not right when I fire it up?
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Yes, you'll hear it right away if it's leaking. Exhaust leaks are pretty unmistakable.
And as dyna07 said, if it leaks (even just a little) you need to pull it off and replace the gasket. A leaking gasket will not cure itself and will only get worse.
And as dyna07 said, if it leaks (even just a little) you need to pull it off and replace the gasket. A leaking gasket will not cure itself and will only get worse.
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