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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Getting ready to install short shots on my 08 night train. Is it adviseable to reuse the gaskets? Also didnt see any torque specs in the instructions? Guess just tight enough and avoid wringing off a stud in the head lol? Thanks in advance guys!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Why take a chance on having a leak for the cost of a few bucks?
Buy new gaskets and head off any problems.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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umm yea i would get new gaskets...even though i forgot about it when i did the install, i was excited...and point them both back on and two days later, forgot that i didnt put the gaskets on..

so no problems right now..but wish i did it.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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I know it can't be much but what does a new set cost?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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OEM part 65234-83A, they are about $12 retail
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Vance and Hines suggest you use the screaming eagle exhaust gaskets with their pipes.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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+1 for Screaming Eagle gaskets and pick-up a shop manual while your at it...every spec you'll ever need.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Never. Buy a new set or even buy the copper ones from kuryakyn. new gaskets will provide a new seal which is almost diferent every time you take the cans off
 
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definitely get new ones !
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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You know that you will worry if you don't replace the gaskets. Just do it.
 
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