Exhaust Gaskets.

[yellowtrev]

Being the tight old git i am:

Do the exhaust gaskets REALLY need replacing each time the system is removed?

Silver quoting £31 seems alot,especially if un-necessary.

[alan]

Do you mean the copper type ring gaskets for the manifolds?

They are noway 30+ pound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Edit)Ive just phoned and about to go get some from my local Honda dealer 3.60+vat each.

[sirch345]

Being the tight old git i am:

Do the exhaust gaskets REALLY need replacing each time the system is removed?

Silver quoting £31 seems alot,especially if un-necessary.

I know Haynes recommend it, but I just used some exhaust sealer, the paste type in a tube, I've had no problems since (I have a feeling it's called muffler paste) Most motor factors will sell it.

Chris.

[yellowtrev]

Just to make it clear the £31 was for a full set, 5 gaskets in all plus p+p.

So i can get away with paste on the manifold ones but what about the ones near the silencers?

[alan]

There is no other gaskets on the standard exhaust setup apart from

Front cylinder(manifold)

Rear cylinder (manifold)

The rear cylinder dropped inside the header ( the funny bend under the sump.

The standard pipes slotted over the the header.

All these connections fastend with exhaust clamps no gaskets involved.

[yellowtrev]

Thanks Alan,

I looked at the manual i have on disc and it lists gaskets at the two clamping points and at the manifolds.

Anyway, good to know just the two and not essential to replace each time.

I'm about to put some aftermarket pipes on and i might give the downpipes a clean while i'm at it.

Thanks for your help.

[sirch345]

I think the majority of after market exhausts (the ones where you still keep the standard Storm header pipes) don't use any seals, but the original system does The joint between the swingarm and where each silencer pipe connect to the headers on the original system have, I don't know what it's made from, but it appears to look like a graphite impregnated fibre type of collar or sleeve, which providing you are careful when pulling the system apart so you don't damage them, you can reuse them,

Chris.

[alan]

Ah yes Chris i know what you mean if you break it apart its like a type of fiberglass/material looky like thing im still unsure wether i had these when i stripped my system, but like you say use an exhaust paste on these joints,this is what i do but on the manifolds the copper type.

P.S wasnt sure if Trev was about to be ripped off or not or was qouted for the exaust clamps and not seals

[sirch345]

P.S wasnt sure if Trev was about to be ripped off or not or was qouted for the exaust clamps and not seals

I quite agree with you Alan, that price he was quoted was definitely IMO enough, but not only that, if he is going to fit after market can's etc, more than likely if he had bought them, he wouldn't have needed them all, he would have probably only used two

[Stormin Ben]

It does depend on which aftermarket cans you get

My Remus' do not use gaskets at teh joint
My mates ART's do and make a hellish racket if you leave them out

[Stratman]

Silver quoting £31 seems alot,especially if un-necessary

I refer you to my earlier thread

[Pete.L]

I think the majority of after market exhausts (the ones where you still keep the standard Storm header pipes) don't use any seals, but the original system does The joint between the swingarm and where each silencer pipe connect to the headers on the original system have, I don't know what it's made from, but it appears to look like a graphite impregnated fibre type of collar or sleeve, which providing you are careful when pulling the system apart so you don't damage them, you can reuse them,

Chris.

Chris is spot on.
Just be carefull and you'll be alright. The most common one to go is the one between the swing arm( about eight inches down the pipe from the head) it takes the most heat and stress. All the seals can be bought separatly as well, so if you only need one you don't have to get the whole kit

Pete.l

[kevg]

just use clear kitchen silicone sealant if its aftermarket, thats about all you will need. just leaves you with the one in the swing-arm and the two header ones to buy.

[alan]

just use clear kitchen silicone sealant if its aftermarket, thats about all you will need. just leaves you with the one in the swing-arm and the two header ones to buy.

Thats exactly what Blueflame recomend on there pipes!!!!

I never used it on mine but did on my sons race quad.

[Squiffythewombat]

It does depend on which aftermarket cans you get

My Remus' do not use gaskets at teh joint
My mates ART's do and make a hellish racket if you leave them out

Yup

Neither my standard cans or ARTs had any gaskets where the can joined the pipe, however this could just be my shoddy mecanics!