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[Dr.D]

OK I will explain, but please don't kick me in the balls too hard if you disagree.

When I change headpipes on my own bikes, I never replace the factory exhaust gaskets. The OEM gaskets are installed with a special tool and are very high quality. I have changed headers over twenty times on the same set of OEM exhaust gaskets and never had a leak. Rhino called me the other day with his concerns. I asked him if he changed the gaskets and he said no. I said good because many times guys will attempt to install the new gasket we provide with out an installation tool and damage them resulting in an exhaust leak. If I speak to an individual who is installing my header and removing his for the first time I will tell them its OK not to change the original gaskets, I do it all the time with out issue. If you are going to change them great, but it must be done correctly or you may create a problem that wouldn't have existed had you left the originals in place.

I also told him not to mention this on the forum because people would insist they must be changed!
Called that one! Lol.. Sorry for the suspense.

Got my fire suit on, Flame away!

SG

Yeh like I would argue with a gut that makes and sells pipes for a living?