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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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I have to remove my exhaust from the front cylinder. Is it necessary to replace the crush gasket?
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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How many miles? Ive reused them on my own bikes several times with no leak issues. But they are cheap enough to replace!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Not necessary, but advisable. Why wouldn't you? Not like they're expensive.
 
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I agree. Replace it. It is cheap.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Be sure to get a couple of them, because they are a pain in the *** to get in. Harley also makes some Screamin Eagle gasket that are like square O rings. They are easy to install and don't seal for crap. The tapered ones are the best.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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Yip, change it and buy some spares.
 
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I only replace them about every 3rd or 4th time. Unless you are using the good HiPo ones then I replace them almost every time.
 
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I've never been a big fan of reusing gaskets. I always replace them no matter how good they look. Peace of mind at the very least.
 
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To me it would suck to put it back together only to find out that you should have replaced a cheap gasket.
 
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