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1100E exhaust gaskets

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I?m changing leaking exhaust gaskets on my 83 1100E. Can?t remember if I used loctite on the bolts when I changed them in 1986 when I put a 4 to 1 on. Advisable or is it needed?
 
To expand further, Loctite softens with heat, so it's little to no use on exhaust hardware.

So yes, use anti seize. Some folks prefer to convert to studs.
 
It's amazing how many people break off those bolts when trying to remove the exhaust. It's absolutely critical to not force them. I strongly advocate using a 1/4" short handle ratchet wrench or maybe a torque wrench (beam type) so you can limit the amount of torque used. If they don't break loose easily get some PB Blaster (or similar) on them and heat them with a torch. Heat, PB Blaster, try to loosen, repeat. Turn both ways until you get the bolts to crack. Then spray some more PBB and heat some more. Back and forth, tighten & loosen. Most of the time you can get them out if you don't force anything.
 
I sprayed the exhaust bolts with PB Blaster twice a day for a week. When the weekend came, I got all 8 out without issue.
 
Nessism said:
It's amazing how many people break off those bolts when trying to remove the exhaust. It's absolutely critical to not force them. I strongly advocate using a 1/4" short handle ratchet wrench or maybe a torque wrench (beam type) so you can limit the amount of torque used. If they don't break loose easily get some PB Blaster (or similar) on them and heat them with a torch. Heat, PB Blaster, try to loosen, repeat. Turn both ways until you get the bolts to crack. Then spray some more PBB and heat some more. Back and forth, tighten & loosen. Most of the time you can get them out if you don't force anything.
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+1 And it is one of the first things you want to do if you plan on keeping your bike.
 
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