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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Should there be any other type of gasket where my head pipes mate with the cylinder? All I have is the snap-ring and the collar that the bolts go through. Thanks?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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There is a "crush" gasket (similar to a ring if tightly woven steel wool) in the port on the head. These are "usually" good for a couple re-uses, but when they get totally crushed, they need to be replaced. You'll have to use a pick or small screw driver to dig the old one out. There is nothing between the snap-ring & flange.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Actually, there ARE gaskets there. They just look so much like the head you can't see them. Not Kidding! They are a metallic mesh. If you pick at the edge of the hole with a screwdriver, they will become apparent.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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What happens if that metallic mesh is not there and I didn't realize it? What effects on the bike?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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poor excuse for a gasket if you ask me (I know, no one is asking....) I change 'em out any time I pull the exhaust. They just dont look to - beefy to me.
 
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I changed mine out as well when I replaced the pipes. If you get popping, you most likely have a leak somewhere And that robs your performance
 
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Thanks Guys!!
 
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I believe it's been posted on this board that the SE exhaust gasket is a better design and is the desired replacement gasket. The stock gasket can compress and actually overhang into the inside of the exhaust port which may cause a small restriction. The SE gaskets don't do that.
 
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What Neckball said. Use the SE gaskets. They are not tapered, they are square, and when properly torqued won't squash into the exhaust track to prevent good flow.
 
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