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Potential Mispurchase of 4 into 1 Exhaust Pipes

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So when you remove stock exhaust from a GS650, the end that inserts to the motor measures 1.64 inches, the pipe I bought measures 1.5.

Am I missing something, I bought them expecting a bit of a gamble as they were old and pitted from some rust, but only $100. As far as lining up is concerned, they appear to wrap around the engine as you would expect them to. Is it possible to get flanges that will fit these pipes to my bike, or just replace the exhaust gaskets, and by the way, where the hell are the exhaust gaskets? :)

Nate........the Newb
 
NateTheNewb said:
..., and by the way, where the hell are the exhaust gaskets? :)
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I'll bet they are somewhat "north" of Hell. :rolleyes:

Exhaust gaskets will squish out when they get compressed, which wedges them into place. With all the carbon there, it is hard to see them.
Use a pick or a slightly-bent screwdriver, you will find them easily enough.

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Hi,

NateTheNewb said:
where the h... are the exhaust gaskets?
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Yes, when you remove the exhaust they usually stay stuck inside the exhaust ports on the head. You'll probably have to pry them out with a flat blade screwdriver or something.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Okay, great! So then the slightly off pipe size should be fine so long as I get new gaskets and press the slightly smaller tubes into them? I bolted the headers down just for the hell of it and they fit well, other than I'll have to remove my center stand. They're not precisely in there like the stock ones but it sounds like it should be okay...

Thanks, Nate

Ps, I'll have to take the time to show photos of my bike eventually since you've all been so generous with the advice.
 
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