dumb exhaust question

crashoverridem629 · July 20, 2009, 05:09:23 PM

ok got new header to midpipe gaskets sooo ummm they go with the point of the v to the header and v part twards the udder right?

been a busy week forgot which way they go. any tips or trick to getting them back together or do u just have to cram it together ? which side should the gasket go on first the header or the midpipe? i wann make sure and do this right the first time don't want to jack up any gaskets and wait for new ones to come in thanks guys

Ducatiloo · July 20, 2009, 05:17:46 PM

The gasket is a solid single piece. new it would be white, on your bike it will blackish white.
Was the udder damaged?
To put a new one in, or pull this on out, you will need to pull the mid-pipe and loosen the the bolts that hold the header to the engine.

crashoverridem629 · July 20, 2009, 05:35:35 PM

udder doesn't look damaged just moved things a bit. the mesh gasket broke and slid up the header pipe. i caught it immediately lol exhaust got alot louder. guess i just need to order a new gasket then. do i need anything other than just the gasket ?

Ducatiloo · July 20, 2009, 05:38:34 PM

Nope all you need is the gasket

booger · July 20, 2009, 10:13:39 PM

You could probably just bend the gasket back into shape if its misshapen and reposition. I once bought new mesh gaskets and wondered why after. They're just brass mesh. I find it hard to believe that there is a critical airtight seal at work there. Or you could think about full Arrows (do they slip-fit or clamp?).

rockaduc · July 21, 2009, 01:16:34 AM

Sounds like a good reason to go w/ a full system!!!

Ducatiloo · July 21, 2009, 03:14:59 AM

Quote from: bergdoerfer on July 20, 2009, 10:13:39 PM
You could probably just bend the gasket back into shape if its misshapen and reposition. I once bought new mesh gaskets and wondered why after. They're just brass mesh. I find it hard to believe that there is a critical airtight seal at work there. Or you could think about full Arrows (do they slip-fit or clamp?).

I tested my exhaust without them when I removed the udder and was surprised that they did perform a function. I could feel the gases leaking out the joints.

crashoverridem629 · July 21, 2009, 07:45:31 AM

Quote from: rockaduc on July 21, 2009, 01:16:34 AM
Sounds like a good reason to go w/ a full system!!!

would love to go full system i have arrow slip ons now but funds wont allow it right now( got laid off ). once i find a new job hopefully i can talk the boss lady into a full system

crashoverridem629 · August 06, 2009, 04:27:28 PM

bump

crashoverridem629 · August 06, 2009, 09:07:49 PM

stupid gaskets

I've tried 4 different times to put these things on and keep ending up with leaks any advice? I'm going to get some muffler sealer ( as i saw in another post ) tomorrow how did u guys that used it put in on? ( on the outside of the gasket , in the V

) stupid gaskets

wish i had the cash to just get a full system

Ducatiloo · August 07, 2009, 05:05:16 AM

I put my around the male section of the exhaust.

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