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If I remove pipes to install header wrap, will I need to install new gaskets?

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Short answer - yes. Long answer, the gaskets are compressed when the pipes are put in and typically, from what I'm told, won't hold up very long for the next round. Plus the gaskets are fairly cheap so it won't run you much to get new ones.
 
Not unless the gaskets are shot (i.e split). They sould be fine to reuse, assuming they are fairly new. On my Kat project bike I have to remove the header to get to the oil filter. I've had them off a couple of time and the gaskets look none the worse for wear.

If they are originals I'd say change them as they are not that costly.

Spyug
 
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I did not even know that exhaust gaskets existed till I read a manual.
My bike has a metal gasket and it seal fine after several removals and re-installs.
 
Those are crush washers and seal when torqued down, you can get lucky and not need them but chances are if they have been in there for a while and been wrenched on a few times they wont seal properly. Good luck
 
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