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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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I have an 11 Limited that I'm going to replace the stock head pipe with another one that I have removed the CAT out of. My question is can I reuse the original exhaust gaskets on the heads? Also is there a gasket in the cross over pipe that runs under the frame and can it be reused? The bike has less than 200 miles on it but I know some gaskets are a one use deal.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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ONE use gaskets! Pennies to replace once opened up - $'s worth (or your time) of headaches if they leak after the fact! IMHO - DO IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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myself i would replace,but i have reused when i was in a hurry.depends what they look like when you pull it apart,for the price buy new one.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Can you? yes. Will it leak? probably not. Do you want to take the chance? I wouldn't. They're cheap and mise well do it while your there. Manual says to replace them.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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I've reard the SE gaskets are better.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Thanks everyone, I'll buy new one's
 
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Are the Se ones better, or should I just get the same as what came on the bike?
 
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Originally Posted by gmc
I've reard the SE gaskets are better.
I'm also about ready to do a headpipe swap and muffler change. I was unale to find an HD part number for the SE gaskets. Any chance you might have it?
 
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I don't recall a gasket in the "crossover" as you say. The general consensus is to rip the old gaskets out with a hook and, be careful not to get any extra debris down into the engine when ripping on them.

For a couple or three dollars your new gaskets will be a safe bet.
 
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Are the Se ones better, or should I just get the same as what came on the bike?
Supposedly they don't squash into the exhaust port and give you 10 xtra HP, LOL.
 
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