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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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I am going to wrap my headers this week but dont want to take them off of the bike until I get everything.I have a REVTECH 88 and dont know if it has crush washers or is there gaskets I need to get.Which ones do I need?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Assuming the Revtech is modeled after either the T/C or the Evo and you do not have STD heads, then you can use either, as long as they are designated to fit a 1984-2012 big twin or 1986-2012 sportster. If you really want to be sure before you start removing pieces, you can call Revtech, if you know how to speak Chinese.
All kidding aside, I have re-used the crush gaskets before and have not had problems with leaks. Or, you can always buy both type, and then return what you don't need.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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No clue, as we stopped taking those in for repair/modification years ago.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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I've had mine off several times and not had a leak. Didn't know I was sposed to change em every time til I came in here. Just make sure you tighten evenly when they go back on.
 
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I went with the stock HD crush seals....."0" issues after 1000 miles.
 
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