Tip for Replacing Header
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From: DOWN SOUTH
That reference does not show year/model/make. That gasket was not in mine when I did my pipe swapover, I verified with the dealer in their catalog and when it was apart I did not see it. (dealer had never heard of 3 gasketes on a 2011 limited (maybe I did not have it apart COMPLETLEY) and did not see it. The way I did it WORKED FOR ME maybe my dealer WAS FULL OF CHIT. I did not see the schematic you just showed me. The schematic the dealer showed me for a 2011 FLH model did NOT show that gasket. I went to the stealer to get new gaskets, I still have the new ones that I did not use in my shelf, I paid 6 something APIECE for em. The dealer ABSOLUTELY confirmed I did NOT need that gasket. But the schematic you just showed proves OTHERWISE. I DID not see this when I pulled it APART. If you are right, KUDOS to you for calling me out, I still do NOT ( or didnt see the gasket you are talking about) ( we may have done it diff. ways.) I STILL dont know if me or U are correct. I am only explaining my perception of chainging my headpipe. If I am wrong, I will be the 1ST to admit it. Stay safe BRO.
Thats my story, I AM STICKING 2 IT" sTAY SAFE BRO.
Thats my story, I AM STICKING 2 IT" sTAY SAFE BRO.
Last edited by my67pnycar; Oct 19, 2013 at 01:03 AM.
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From: Japan
I did not have the pliers either for the rings near the flange. Can someone post up a pick of what those look like?! They were'nt bad getting off, but getting them back on took me and a buddy.
Due to my location, I have to switch back to stock once every two years for an inspection...SUCKS! But I'll have to live with it.
Due to my location, I have to switch back to stock once every two years for an inspection...SUCKS! But I'll have to live with it.
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From: Vancouver Island B.C.
I did not have the pliers either for the rings near the flange. Can someone post up a pick of what those look like?! They were'nt bad getting off, but getting them back on took me and a buddy.
Due to my location, I have to switch back to stock once every two years for an inspection...SUCKS! But I'll have to live with it.
Due to my location, I have to switch back to stock once every two years for an inspection...SUCKS! But I'll have to live with it.
Bigger pic.
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From: Michigan
Thanks so much pny67 for taking the time with the detail!! Thanks all....just what I was looking for! Off to wrench.
Will let all know on the x-over gasket. Diagram looks like the one I bought my stuff from....basically if it said nut, bolt, gasket I got a new one. Only 8k on bike but no stealer within 1.5 hours.
Will let all know on the x-over gasket. Diagram looks like the one I bought my stuff from....basically if it said nut, bolt, gasket I got a new one. Only 8k on bike but no stealer within 1.5 hours.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Brentwood, TN
67 pny, I have a 2011 Limited and can verify there is a gasket in the crossover because I managed to damage it. It probably does not need replacing unless you mess it up as its just a sleeve gasket between the two pipes and not a shaped compression gasket like the head gasket. It has a crooked angle to the connection and I got it a bit out of alignment when putting back together and gouged the gasket enough that the inside pipe would not go into the gasket.
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From: Victoria, Australia
My 09 as well. I changed the crossover gasket after doing my cam change. Was a ***** of a job to get it (nearly) all the way in. Never got there and had to trim some of the end that was sticking out. Worked fine - no leaks.
If I had it to do over I wouldn't bother changing it.
If I had it to do over I wouldn't bother changing it.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Canada
Just de-catted my 14. I found taking off the right foot board helped (front mounting bolt has a pinched nut on it so use some lubricant on thread when removing).
Was able to reuse gaskets.
Wish I had installed a deflector plate of some kind inside cat housing to deflect more exhaust to the left tail pipe.
Was able to reuse gaskets.
Wish I had installed a deflector plate of some kind inside cat housing to deflect more exhaust to the left tail pipe.
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From: Here
All the way left, about half way down, small print
"2011 FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED"
I missed it the first time I looked too lol
By the way, nice write up Not that I have one, but I appreciate someone who takes the time to share/write something like that
"2011 FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED"
I missed it the first time I looked too lol
By the way, nice write up
Not that I have one, but I appreciate someone who takes the time to share/write something like that