anti seize
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probably stopped recommending it's use because people were destroying their tips trying to get them off with that crap on them. That stuff has it's purpose but it really sucks later on after you've put a few miles on it. It's like a sealant/glue. I would never use it on on my exhaust. Find something else if you need a sealer. As to whether or not it's needed, I've never put an exhaust on that needed any type of sealer. If it does, that tells me something else is wrong.
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probably stopped recommending it's use because people were destroying their tips trying to get them off with that crap on them. That stuff has it's purpose but it really sucks later on after you've put a few miles on it. It's like a sealant/glue. I would never use it on on my exhaust. Find something else if you need a sealer. As to whether or not it's needed, I've never put an exhaust on that needed any type of sealer. If it does, that tells me something else is wrong.
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I will have to disagree with you NutZ. I don't use it as a sealer but to aid in removal, and for them not to rust together. I change my mufflers a couple times a year depending if I am touring or not. Anti sieze helps them to not rust together. The times I forgot to use it I had a much harder time with removal.
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Been using high temp RTV (silicon sealer w/copper) on my mufflers for many years. Never had any issues getting them to come back off. Just spin them on the head pipe and pull back......off they come. Easy-peasy and always a great seal.
As said, anti-seize will dry out from the heat and make the muffs hard to remove. Same goes for axles - use a light lythium grease on your axles and they'll always slide out using only your fingers.
As said, anti-seize will dry out from the heat and make the muffs hard to remove. Same goes for axles - use a light lythium grease on your axles and they'll always slide out using only your fingers.
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
I don't understand the logic behind the anti-seize statements being a bad idea. Do you guys not use the same anti-seize compound on your exhaust port bolts? That area gets hotter than any other part of your engine (except the cylinders themselves) and never a problem with them coming off when needed.
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From: Iowa City, Iowa
Great info. Thanks. E series from Fuel Moto to be delivered tomorrow. Might just put a little anti seize on them. Hopefully I'll never have the need or desire to take them off.
