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Size & placement of exhaust gaskets.

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So last week I bought exhaust gaskets for the 750 Kat project. I got them at the local Suzuki store so I assumed ( here we go) that they are the correct ones for my application.

Yesterday I was getting ready to bolt on my exhaust system in preparation for some ( soon to be I hope) fire in the hole.However, I don't think I have the right size gaskets since when I put them in they promptly fall out as they are not snug to the port walls as I would have expected. I measure the port wall diameter at 1 13/16" while the gasket is 1 23/32". I know they are supposed to expand when crushed but it seems to me they should first sit snuggly in place prior to inserting the pipes.

Do I need to replace these or am I imagining a problem?

As always I appreciate all input.

Cheers guys,
Spyug
 
I've always had to put a smidge of grease on mine to hold them in place while I mount the exhaust. They should be fairly snug, but not so snug they won't fall out. before they get crushed.
 
Sounds perfectly normal. I always squish mine across the diameter just a wee bit to make them oval shaped so they'll stay in. It doesn't take much.
 
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