Exhaust manifold gaskets

[macdoesit]

I'm taking the stock pipes with piggies off my 2000 putting them on my 99,99 does not have the piggies.
There were no exhaust leaks.
Thought I should replace gaskets since not going back on same bike.
The gaskets look like they are molded to the manifold, can't see  or feel a seam. Tried to take out with fingers, did not want to pry out till I got some feedback.
I thought the gaskets would pretty much just lift out. Anybody changed gaskets that can steer me in right direction?

    Thank you.

[hubcapsc]

You probably have OEM style gaskets, basically little copper tubes formed
into a circle. They're probably so mashed down flat that you can't see or feel
them.

I pried mine out with a little screw driver, carefully at first, until I figured
out what it was I was doing...

-Mike

[Momz]

The gaskets sit within the exhaust outlets in the cylinder head. Take a small screwdriver and just pop them out. Do not reuse them as they are cheap (even at dealer prices), and you really don't want to risk removal of the replacement exhaust do to leaks.

Always replace all gaskets and o-rings when doing maintenence or repairs. It will save you money and time in the long run.

[olddog1946]

The gaskets sit within the exhaust outlets in the cylinder head. Take a small screwdriver and just pop them out. Do not reuse them as they are cheap (even at dealer prices), and you really don't want to risk removal of the replacement exhaust do to leaks.

Always replace all gaskets and o-rings when doing maintenence or repairs. It will save you money and time in the long run.

Yes sir, big time!!!
 

[macdoesit]

The gaskets sit within the exhaust outlets in the cylinder head. Take a small screwdriver and just pop them out. Do not reuse them as they are cheap (even at dealer prices), and you really don't want to risk removal of the replacement exhaust do to leaks.

Always replace all gaskets and o-rings when doing maintenence or repairs. It will save you money and time in the long run.

There is nothing in the port head all gaskets are in the exhaust manifold on the pipes, which I thought was strange. Did a search could not find anywhere that gaskets were in the pipes, they were all in the port heads

[macdoesit]

If the gaskets are copper color, then they are in the cylinder head port. my bad sorry.
36,000 on both bikes do you think I need to change gaskets since they are going on differnt bikes. Both bikes Valks, 99 and 2000

[F6BANGER]

Yes, pop them out and replace them. As mentioned above, they are not to expensive. If you dont you may have exhaust leaks. If you dont mind doing it twice, go for it. Also be careful on torquing the exhaust nuts. they like to break off easily. (Knock on wood, I havent done that YET)

After a few days riding, re-torque.

[Shades]

I have a set of 6 (six ea) I don't need. let me know. Shades samuel.c.grant@us.army.mil

[salty1]

F6banger knows what he's talking about.    Using old exhaust gaskets is foolishness.    If you have a leak you will have issues, like decel popping for instance.  Do it right!

[Hook#3287]

Check your header bolts everytime you can.  After installing new exhaust gaskets,  I didn't and on a short ride of 100 miles, the next day, 2 were missing.  Dang, they were new and about $5 each.

I now bring a small socket wench w/extension and an open end box wench with me just for doing that.

Just be careful not to over turn.

When I picked up my second Valk, it was missing two of those little buggers.

[Russell Rice]

Use a small screw driver or a pick to get the old gaskets out. I install the new gaskets seams down so they smash up. I use a little dab of grease on 2 sides of gaskets to hold them in head when installing the pipes. I would also highley advise the use of anti seize on the studs before installing the header nuts.

[macdoesit]

Thanx all, just finished the swop out and replaced gaskets. No leaks.
   Thanx again