Do you need to use Exhaust gaskets
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Road Master
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Do you need to use Exhaust gaskets
I was just wondering how many of you guys are not using gaskets on the head pipes? When I installed my duals the darn gaskets wouldnt fit so I left them out...havent had any leaks.
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I think you better put them in. Did you remove the old gaskets? The old ones usually need to be pried out with a screw driver or knife. If you left the old ones in then that is why the new ones would not fit.
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I noticed the same thing on my last bike, almost put it together thinking they didn't fit. The old gaskets hide very well when crushed. When pulled you'll notice a nice big void where the new ones will go. The heat leaking out will most likely scorch your heat shields over time.
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I noticed the same thing on my last bike, almost put it together thinking they didn't fit. The old gaskets hide very well when crushed. When pulled you'll notice a nice big void where the new ones will go. The heat leaking out will most likely scorch your heat shields over time.
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Road Master
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I didnt remove any gaskets....I should be ok then I think....when I removed the stock head pipes I didnt see anything in there... the new head pipes fit pretty snug...so im sure the original gaskets are still in there
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I think you are fine. I installed V&H True Duals last year on my 08 Ultra. I reused the stock gaskets and left them in place since they were fine. Good luck.
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I don't know what kind of bike you have but if it was my bike I would pull the pipes and the old gaskets and put in new gaskets. Not an expensive or difficult procedure but if I am going to work on my own bike, I want it done right. 
Jus' sayin'.
Jus' sayin'.
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