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Exhaust gaskets

Started by stro1965, March 18, 2009, 06:31:42 PM

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stro1965

March 18, 2009, 06:31:42 PM
My "new" used Cycle Shack slip-ons for the wifes Sportster arrived today and are in great condition.  I hadn't really looked at the stock exhaust but, in examining the slip-ons, it looks like I need exhaust gaskets where the 2 pipes come together?  I assume I can just pick some stock gaskets up at the dealership?

Hossamania

March 18, 2009, 09:00:21 PM #1
If you are talking about the area where the muffler slips onto the headpipe, I've never seen a gasket there. Only at the head. The muffler should just slip on and clamp together.
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mayor

March 19, 2009, 03:01:50 AM #2
are you asking about the crossover pipe gasket?   
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stro1965

March 19, 2009, 03:31:45 AM #3
yes, exactly.

mayor

March 19, 2009, 03:47:57 AM #4
me or Hoss?  if me, the dealer should have one....but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.  I've pulled pipes apart before and reinstalled without changing that gasket.  Didn't notice any apparent leaks...
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stro1965

March 19, 2009, 04:22:47 AM #5
Sorry...lol, I was saying yes to you Mayor.  The gaskets look to be a little deformed but not too bad.  Maybe I'll just put them on and see how well they seal up.

stro1965

March 19, 2009, 05:30:36 PM #6
Just installed the Cycle Shacks.  DANG these things are loud!  But they sound awesome and mama loves them!

14Frisco

March 19, 2009, 05:52:06 PM #7
Cycle Shacks are one of the cheaper ($-wise) exhaust options and one of the best performing ones.

Hossamania

March 19, 2009, 07:23:14 PM #8
I didn't know there was a crossover pipe gasket! Is this specific to Sportsters? It's amazing what I learn on this site.
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mayor

March 20, 2009, 03:49:34 AM #9
Quote from: Hossamania on March 19, 2009, 07:23:14 PM
I didn't know there was a crossover pipe gasket! Is this specific to Sportsters? It's amazing what I learn on this site.

no not exclusive to sporties.  Factory two into two exhausts have a crush style gasket where the crossover meets.
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mayor

March 20, 2009, 03:52:48 AM #10
Quote from: 14Frisco on March 19, 2009, 05:52:06 PM
Cycle Shacks are one of the cheaper ($-wise) exhaust options and one of the best performing ones.

I'm currently running Cycle Shacks on on all three of my bikes.   :up:   (will be switching to a Supertrapp 2 into 1 on one of them soon though). 
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14Frisco

March 20, 2009, 11:18:57 AM #11
Quote from: mayor on March 20, 2009, 03:52:48 AM
Quote from: 14Frisco on March 19, 2009, 05:52:06 PM
Cycle Shacks are one of the cheaper ($-wise) exhaust options and one of the best performing ones.

I'm currently running Cycle Shacks on on all three of my bikes.   :up:   (will be switching to a Supertrapp 2 into 1 on one of them soon though). 

On my Sporty I first ran the stock exhaust for a while, then Cycle Shacks, then Python II - still running the Python IIs for the last 12-13 years or so.  On my Road King I put on Supertrapp Supermegs two years ago, and I like them a LOT.
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