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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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So my wife got a roland sands air cleaner for her bike and when I was putting it on the directions did not show a gasket between the intake and the backing plate of her new breather.... Doesnt sound right to me, I would think it needs a gasket but in the directions and diagram it makes no mention of one.... Any thoughts???
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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There is a gasket, or at the very least, should be. The difference, however, may be only slight and if you tighten to manufacturer specifications, then the gasket is superfluous. I would recommend getting one if for nothing else than piece of mind as you would not want unfiltered air entering into your bikes respiratory system.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 04:51 AM
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I'd use a gasket.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:27 AM
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Call RSD & check...there should be a gasket between intake & plate.
 
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