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    #1

    Am I missing my exhaust gasket's

    I don't believe I am because I don't have an exhaust leak. Other than the tiny one by a broken bolt. And I couldn't even hear it. I just seen it when I took the exhaust apart to fix the bolt.

    I wouldn't have even thought anything was missing until I looked at a part's Fische. I've try picking at the port in the head, but can't seem to get anything to break loose. I have looked at pic's of the gasket's on ebay, but I don't see anything that looks like them. Unless of course they are just smashed into place and I just can't tell what they are.

    So do you guy's think I'm missing the gasket's and they just don't leak,,or what. Thanks



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    #2
    It looks like it's in there looking at your first picture and you see the thin line just inside on the right side of the exhaust port. Take a pick right there, or even a screw driver, and see if it doesn't pry apart. They are sometimes hard to see unless you know what you are looking for.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      Ya, I figured they had to be in there. But you never know what a PO has done.

      Should I put new ones in since I have it tore apart.

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        #4
        yes get new ones....

        they are only a couple of bucks each....and new ones will insure you will not have a leak...

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          #5
          Are they made of a fiber material, or metal,,,or both,,,lol. I just tried picking it out and couldn't get anything to move. Is it one of those thing's that I would have to destroy, like a trani seal on a car,,, to get it out.

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            #6
            yes, some metal and and inbetween some composite material, they get squished and baked into place, use a really flat tin screwdriver, or a dental pick, it could be in there hard and might take a bit of force to get them out...

            you will probably destroy them

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              #7
              Gatekeeper is right; fortunately, they aren't that expensive to replace - about $4 a piece.
              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

              1981 GS550T - My First
              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                #8
                I got em.

                I did the first one like a trani seal. I damaged it, then grabbed hold of a piece of it with a pair of channel locks. It just unraveled like a biscuit container. I had to unravel 2. The other 2 I was able to just grab them and pull them right out.


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                  #9
                  Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
                  Gatekeeper is right; fortunately, they aren't that expensive to replace - about $4 a piece.
                  I hope they're that cheap. I now need 4.

                  Knowing my luck no one local will have them and I'll have to order them.

                  Thanks for the help guy's.

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                    #10
                    They are from Boulevard Suzuki (just checked when I posted it a minute ago); you'll probably pay closer to $6 at a few other places.
                    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                    1981 GS550T - My First
                    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                      #11
                      Hopefully I can come up with them before I get all my part's in that I need from the guy backing into my bike.

                      I'm getting ready to start a thread in appearance about that one.

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                        #12
                        Can get them here for $1.66 each. Usually very quick service too.

                        Z1 Enterprises - Specializing in Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Parts, Including New Old Stock & Aftermarket Parts
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by dr_fosg8 View Post
                          Can get them here for $1.66 each. Usually very quick service too.

                          http://www.z1enterprises.com/Exhaust...R750-1602.aspx

                          Dang it. I wish I would have thought of this sooner. I just ordered rear brake pads and neck bearings from them. They'll be here tomorrow.

                          Oh well.

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