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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Hey guys, I justed purchased a cat less head pipe and was curious do I need to replace any exhaust gaskets or should I be good to go?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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Replace the gaskets.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Thanks glcash, figured I should just wanted another opinion since I haven't done it before.
 
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Replace the gaskets.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Changing the gaskets on your new headpipe is always a great idea. We use the tappered ones anytime we do a job here. If yht e bike is a newer bike its not as big of a deal but certainly should be done on an bike that a couple years old or older. Looking for any exhaust give us a ring and we'll throw in the gaskets for ya.
 
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Change em out. They're inexpensive.
 
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What is the best stage 1 breather to change too if doing headers and slip ons?
 
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I installed an AN Big Sucker. For the price it's not bad. Plus you can use all kinds of covers on it.
 
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What is the best stage 1 breather to change too if doing headers and slip ons?
I just went with cat less stock pipe (not installed yet), RC slip ons, Big Sucker, and FL Xied
 
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Change em out. They're inexpensive.
This!

I always buy a couple extra in case I screw one up.
 
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