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Installing Exhaust Pipes

cowboyup3371

cowboyup3371

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Maybe I am searching for the wrong things but I have new gaskets and I'm getting ready to install the pipes back onto the bike. There is some orange stuff around the openings and on the ends of each pipe which makes me think there was some grease there before. Do I need any special grease around each pipe or can I just bolt them in?
 
When I installed my pipes I just used the new exhaust gaskets, a little blue locktite on the bolts, and i didn't have any problems.
 
Also, do I need an OEM part for this "gasket" or can I use something else from an auto parts store to do the same thing?

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I was trying to clean my pipes and the left outside was pretty loose from number 2 pipe so I pulled it apart. The "gasket" in it was pretty beat up even before I pulled it out so I figured I'd pull both and replace.

Thanks
 
Kapoor said:
When I installed my pipes I just used the new exhaust gaskets, a little blue locktite on the bolts, and i didn't have any problems.
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Loctite on the bolts that bolt to the head?
HUGE no no!!:hand:
If anything ya wanna use some antiseize.
 
You should replace those pipe joint gaskets and like said NO locktite unless you are installing studs ?
 
cowboyup3371 said:
Do I have to buy OEM or can I use something else?
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There was another thread about that recently, someone said that you could use some kind of exhaust tape temporarily but as of now there is no known substitute.
 
Adler said:
There was another thread about that recently, someone said that you could use some kind of exhaust tape temporarily but as of now there is no known substitute.
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Thanks. I tried searching for it but must have used wrong words. I'll search again.
 
cowboyup3371 said:
Also, do I need an OEM part for this "gasket" or can I use something else from an auto parts store to do the same thing?

Exhaustgasket.jpg


I was trying to clean my pipes and the left outside was pretty loose from number 2 pipe so I pulled it apart. The "gasket" in it was pretty beat up even before I pulled it out so I figured I'd pull both and replace.

Thanks
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They think those gaskets are made of spun titanium or something. I paid $80.00 for the pair I ordered from the dealer. I only need two of the four luckily. I couldn't find any suitable material to use for replacement so I bit the bullet and paid the outrageous price.
 
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