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Crush gaskets

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In replacing the rear tire today on my gs425 I had to take the exhaust system off. I noticed, unlike some previous bikes I've owned, there were no crush gaskets at the exhaust manifold. Instead there are two semi-circular metal pieces that are acting as a seal. Should there be a crush gasket under there that the PO failed to install? I would like to avoid air leaks if possible. Checking the manual there is no mention of any crush gasket as this might've only been utilized on newer bikes. Mine is a 79. Any thoughts?

GSP
 
Yes, you do have crush washers. The semi-circular metal pieces push on the crush washers. http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

I find it odd you had to remove the exhaust to remove the wheel. :confused: Although I've never worked on that bike, and of the bigger GSs I've worked on, (750, 850, and 1100), all have a way to remove the wheel without removing the exhaust.
 
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