Graphite exhaust gaskets
Graphite exhaust gaskets
Does everyone have trouble with these???
Getting the male part of the pipes into the gaskets is proving really difficult as they deform so easily.
Any tips for me ?
Brian
Getting the male part of the pipes into the gaskets is proving really difficult as they deform so easily.
Any tips for me ?
Brian
Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
I always use a smear of coperslip & put the gasket onto the header first, then more copperslip & twist & push the link pipe on.BrianC wrote:Does everyone have trouble with these???
Getting the male part of the pipes into the gaskets is proving really difficult as they deform so easily.
Any tips for me ?
Brian
Are you using genuine Honda gaskets ?
Are the std pipes or aftermarket cans ?
You can with a bit of care spread the link pipe flange out a bit...Try a nice round bit of wood...a curtain pole maybe...
When you clamp it back up with the nice new clamps you bought, it will close the flaired flange up...
You will only have to open up the flange a smidgen BTW !
Great post full of technical info & FLANGE x3 ...


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Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Oem pipes
And non genuine honda gaskets
They are a bugger !!!!
And non genuine honda gaskets
They are a bugger !!!!
Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Put the gasket onto the male part before installing.
It goes onto the male pipe easier than the female one.
As said, you then spread the female part a little wider and insert the male part.
Your turn, Mac.....Flange? Pah. This is how you do innuendo.
It goes onto the male pipe easier than the female one.
As said, you then spread the female part a little wider and insert the male part.
Your turn, Mac.....Flange? Pah. This is how you do innuendo.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Just lube it up & shove it in real hard Brian...tony.mon wrote:Put the gasket onto the male part before installing.
It goes onto the male pipe easier than the female one.
As said, you then spread the female part a little wider and insert the male part.
Your turn, Mac.....Flange? Pah. This is how you do innuendo.

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Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Now your learning :-) lube and a bit of force :-)MacV2 wrote:Just lube it up & shove it in real hard Brian...tony.mon wrote:Put the gasket onto the male part before installing.
It goes onto the male pipe easier than the female one.
As said, you then spread the female part a little wider and insert the male part.
Your turn, Mac.....Flange? Pah. This is how you do innuendo.
Lube, no lube, it's your choice .
Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
I bet he wishes he hadn't asked now..... 

It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Why did I ever start this thread!!!!!




Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
You wait until you post up the flange opening report thread...BrianC wrote:Why did I ever start this thread!!!!!
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Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
I'm guessing I'm committed now - or should be !!!!!!
Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Most of us should be...BrianC wrote:I'm guessing I'm committed now - or should be !!!!!!


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Re: Graphite exhaust gaskets
Wait until my next thread which us going to be:
'Whats on your bike lift' , you will be very surprised as to what is on mine !!!!!!
My credibility may be at serious risk !!!!!
'Whats on your bike lift' , you will be very surprised as to what is on mine !!!!!!
My credibility may be at serious risk !!!!!
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I am.....I also have hairs on the palms of my hands and a tin foil hat.MacV2 wrote:Most of us should be...BrianC wrote:I'm guessing I'm committed now - or should be !!!!!!![]()

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