exhaust gaskets?
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From: The Burgh
It's not recommended to reuse exhaust gaskets. It's a recipe for leaks.
Regular HD gaskets are good enough but if you prefer the SE ones, so be it.
My scoot has only 300 miles on it and I probably could have gotten away with reusing the original gaskets, but I bought new ones from HD and used those instead. Then I find tewo more in the D&D box. Oh well...
HT silicone??? I did not use this on mine and saw no resemblance of it on originals. How important is this? Don
t mean to hijack, but it could be good info for OP as well.
HT silicone??? I did not use this on mine and saw no resemblance of it on originals. How important is this? Don
t mean to hijack, but it could be good info for OP as well.
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From: GA
Yea use the high temp at the slip-on joint it will make a difference.
Pre fit the muffler and then put a bead inside the slip-on and smear a layer just behind where the joint will overlap. The two layers will join and make a good seal.
Was worth it to me anyway no leaks at all.
Pre fit the muffler and then put a bead inside the slip-on and smear a layer just behind where the joint will overlap. The two layers will join and make a good seal.
Was worth it to me anyway no leaks at all.
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From: Eastern NE
You want to ensure a good seal between the header & pipes b/c this joint is prone to leaking if not properly seated (positioning, tightness & stability). Using the high-temp (copper) silicone will ensure you don't get any of those annoying hissing leaks at the pipe/header connection which will also cause decel popping too.
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From: The Burgh
Yea use the high temp at the slip-on joint it will make a difference.
Pre fit the muffler and then put a bead inside the slip-on and smear a layer just behind where the joint will overlap. The two layers will join and make a good seal.
Was worth it to me anyway no leaks at all.
Pre fit the muffler and then put a bead inside the slip-on and smear a layer just behind where the joint will overlap. The two layers will join and make a good seal.
Was worth it to me anyway no leaks at all.
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Put new V&H Dresser Duals on my bike last week (ordered through Fuel Moto). No gaskets. The instructions recommended the part number for the SE gaskets or the part number for V&H gaskets. I went with SE gaskets. No problems so far.
