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« on: February 22, 2012, 02:18:11 PM » |
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Hey guys,
I love, love, love the sound of my 6 in 6 but on freeway even with ear plugs...
So I'm looking to put on my stocks. I checked the tech section but didn't see if I need to get new crush gaskets.?? Any other tips or info is appreciated.
Thanks ahead.
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Mario
01 Valkyrie Standard (sold)
12 Suzuki V-Strom 1000
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HayHauler
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2012, 02:22:18 PM » |
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I would. The ones on the bike now are already "pre-crushed" and may not seal good on the stock pipes. I did this when I switched from my Cobras. hay  Jimmyt |
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GOOSE
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2012, 02:34:59 PM » |
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100% for sure put new exhaust gaskets on when you change pipes (Honda #: 18291- mn5-650). You will need 6 of them at $2.50 each.
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2012, 03:41:57 PM » |
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The best tip.......DONT OVER TORQUE!!!
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mario
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2012, 04:53:15 PM » |
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thanks guys. and i did read that about the over torquing but any reminder for me is a very good thing.
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Mario
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2012, 12:15:25 PM » |
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Be careful taking them off. I've busted more studs trying to loosen them than when tightening them. You might want to order a few before removing the old pipes just in case.
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MarkT
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 12:58:17 PM » |
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You can put them on with blue Loctite - 242 - and they won't walk off, while the 242 is for removable parts. Adds just enough friction. I do that because I can't be sure my pipe installs here will be retorqued a couple more times - then I get the blame when nuts walk off. Yeah - replace the gaskets whenever you change the mating surfaces.
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« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2012, 12:58:45 PM » |
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Using an anti-seize compound on them is a smart thing to do.
For quite a few reasons. 1, 2 & 3
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Now, isn't that an interesting conundrum.
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2012, 04:58:33 PM » |
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If you have a hard time getting the old gaskets out find a small screw driver that you're not overly attached to and sharpen the working edge down sharp like a knife. Works great for getting under the !@$!@%!!$^@ gaskets to get them out. ( Thanks MarkT for this tip!!!)
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Yea though I ride through the valley of the Shadow of Death I shall fear no evil. For I ride the Baddest Mother F$#^er In that valley!
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mario
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 03:38:14 PM » |
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update: crystal blue persuasion is now in stealth mode. thanks, guys, for your input.
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Mario
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PINSTRIPERART
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« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2012, 06:12:54 PM » |
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I would put new crush rings if I were you. Pity you dont like the 6x6 I would be in heaven if i could afford a set of them. Different strokes I guess. I have been trying to make a set myself. Horrible failure I'm afraid. But being a priest it would probably raise even more eyebrows than I already do if she sounded that good. lol
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