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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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98 ultra. First time changing gaskets. Don't know what pipes, but aftermarket with welded co2 bungholes. 2 into 2, no crossover, with 4" oval older Bassani's.

Do I order OEM James or Cometic kit with retainer rings or will I need to pull one to see what's in there? Front definitely leaking.

Thanks. Ken

 
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 06:56 PM
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I used Moco's and my front leaks, been told cometic are better. Late twinkie exhaust on yours, bolts right on.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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Copper crush, stainless wire, metallic, graphite? Which holds up best?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 04:56 AM
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It depends on the headpipe of your bike. If they are tapered then use the tapered gaskets. If they are flat then use the flat gaskets. If they are flat I have found that using two of the flat gaskets stacked up works the best.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 07:57 AM
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Thanks, Misfit and Kowboy. Time to pull front pipe and see what I have. Damn, I hate being down.

Have a good one. Ken
 
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Originally Posted by evotrike
Damn, I hate being down.
I feel ya there...still in tear down
 
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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 06:10 PM
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Just watch out that you don't snap the studs
 
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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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Gonna presoak several times before trying. We'll see... maybe a little tweak in before trying to loosen.

Thanks, 98 . Ken
 
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Originally Posted by evotrike
Gonna presoak several times before trying. We'll see... maybe a little tweak in before trying to loosen.

Thanks, 98 . Ken
Uh, what are you soaking and in what liquid?


And why?
 
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Just a shot of lube on exhaust nuts. Came off easy.
 
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