Help with new exhaust install
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Road Master
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From: Woodland Hills, CA
Help with new exhaust install
Just ordered V&H true duals for my 2k Heritage. Do the V&H require a different exhaust port gasket? Go with stock HD? Cometic? What have you guys used that don't leak? Only want to do it once! Any helpful tips from those who have done the install are welcome. Thanks!
Road Warrior
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From: Louisville, KY
I used these, but firmly believe most would work just fine, including the original HD tapered ones.
Screamin' Eagle Performance Exhaust Gasket Kit-17048-98
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/exhau...st-gasket.html
Screamin' Eagle Performance Exhaust Gasket Kit-17048-98
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/exhau...st-gasket.html
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From: 90210
^^ in my VH manual they recommend VH gaskets (of course) or the SE gaskets. "NOTE: Replacement gaskets HD Screaming Eagle #17048-98 or
equivalent."
equivalent."
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Road Warrior
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From: Louisville, KY
V&H ones: https://www.denniskirk.com/vance-and-hines/exhaust-port-gasket-kit-for-big-twin-10-models-22899.p264183.prd/264183.sku
Wonder why they didn't list that in their instructions?
As most appear to agree here, most of them would work fine - I prefer the stock OEM tapered ones.
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From: 90210
yep- all of them are going to work fine as long as they are installed and tightened correctly. i personally hate the mesh gaskets as they are a PITA to remove and they fling steel fibers everywhere. be sure to wad up some tape and stick it into the exhaust port first so that stuff does not get into the motor. I always use the flat copper disc gaskets whenever I can. I put a thin coating of permatex copper gasket maker on them to hold in place in the exhaust port when attaching the pipes.
Tourer
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From: North Alabama
Mine is still using the stock tapered gaskets that came in the motor brand new in 2002. I've changed the pipes 4 times. 3 different pipes (V&H, stock exhaust and Patriot) on it in the last year. No leaks. With that said, I keep a new set of stock tapered gaskets in my tool box.