Head pipe gaskets

blowndodge · 10-02-2012, 08:39 PM

I'm getting ready to install a Cobra exhaust on my Nomad this friday/saturday and I picked up 2 crushable gaskets. Has anyone ever put a high temp gasket sealer lightly on both sides to make the seal even more complete?

Just wondering if anyone has and what the results were and/or not worth it as the gaskets seal fine by themselves.

**krash** · 10-02-2012, 10:31 PM

I did, but just to hold the gaskets in place. I could not handle the two part clamp and position the exhaust on the studs without the darn gaskets falling out. I don't think it hurt any thing but I had to re torque the nuts after a couple hundred mile ride. I did use the Harley type gaskets and they were a tad small until crushed.

VulcanE · 10-03-2012, 09:06 AM

Every time I remove my exhaust, when I reinstall it, I use the permatex high temp gasket sealer (black) just to hold the gaskets in place (I've used both the Kawasaki and HD gaskets), and when I remove the head pipes, the sealer is burnt off and just a little white powdery residue remains. It just wipes right off.

Loafer · 10-03-2012, 10:50 AM

I had my sons help about a month ago, all those fingers got the
job done, without a sealant. It would be much easier with some
on there. Good Luck.

blowndodge · 10-03-2012, 10:55 AM

Luck isn't part of the equation Gerry. Just wondering if anyone did this for a better seal.

Loafer · 10-03-2012, 11:26 AM

I forgot...you are 'THE MAN', please except my apology, o' master of the

iron.

For your future reference.
http://www.consumersearch.com/steam-...121003152445:s

blowndodge · 10-03-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loafer

I forgot...you are 'THE MAN', please except my apology, o' master of the

iron.

For your future reference.
http://www.consumersearch.com/steam-...121003152445:s

Apology accepted. Your penance is to start 10 totally worthless threads within the next few days.

Loafer · 10-03-2012, 12:46 PM

Good idea! ~ I'll get right on it.........

Jllm02199 · 10-04-2012, 08:41 PM

I just use hd screaming eagle gaskets. No sealer

Todd · 10-04-2012, 10:37 PM

I used Elmer's wood glue and duct tape.

Monkeyman · 10-05-2012, 01:54 AM

If you're having trouble keeping the gasket in place without sealant, break a popsicle stick in half (length ways) then cut it to fit the opening. Tie some dental floss around it with enough length to get to the end of the head pipe. The popsicle stick holds the gasket in place and once you have the head pipe in place, a sharp tug on the floss should break the popsicle stick so you can pull it out the other end of the head pipe. Obviously this wouldn't work if you have cats in the head pipes. This is great if you don't have any sealant handy and can't see a trip to the store just to buy something you might not use much of. This took longer to type than it would to actually do.

10-02-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Head pipe gaskets I'm getting ready to install a Cobra exhaust on my Nomad this friday/saturday and I picked up 2 crushable gaskets. Has anyone ever put a high temp gasket sealer lightly on both sides to make the seal even more complete? Just wondering if anyone has and what the results were and/or not worth it as the gaskets seal fine by themselves. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2012, 10:31 PM	#2
krash Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sutton West Virginia Posts: 430	I did, but just to hold the gaskets in place. I could not handle the two part clamp and position the exhaust on the studs without the darn gaskets falling out. I don't think it hurt any thing but I had to re torque the nuts after a couple hundred mile ride. I did use the Harley type gaskets and they were a tad small until crushed. __________________ Rick (Krash) Kestner Sutton, West Virginia VBA #01448 2008 Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver *the coolest colors*
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10-03-2012, 09:06 AM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Every time I remove my exhaust, when I reinstall it, I use the permatex high temp gasket sealer (black) just to hold the gaskets in place (I've used both the Kawasaki and HD gaskets), and when I remove the head pipes, the sealer is burnt off and just a little white powdery residue remains. It just wipes right off. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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10-03-2012, 10:50 AM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I had my sons help about a month ago, all those fingers got the job done, without a sealant. It would be much easier with some on there. Good Luck. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-03-2012, 10:55 AM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Luck isn't part of the equation Gerry. Just wondering if anyone did this for a better seal. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-03-2012, 11:26 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I forgot...you are 'THE MAN', please except my apology, o' master of the iron. For your future reference. http://www.consumersearch.com/steam-...121003152445:s __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-03-2012, 12:46 PM	#8
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Good idea! ~ I'll get right on it......... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-04-2012, 08:41 PM	#9
Jllm02199 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrow, Ga. Posts: 830	I just use hd screaming eagle gaskets. No sealer __________________ 02 1500 Nomad (07 1600 Motor) 160,000 Red & Black 12" mini apes Galfer lines (6' over) EJK Dobeck Reckless Fairing. Led H4 headlight All LED lights Rockford Fosgate radio
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10-04-2012, 10:37 PM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	I used Elmer's wood glue and duct tape. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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10-05-2012, 01:54 AM	#11
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	If you're having trouble keeping the gasket in place without sealant, break a popsicle stick in half (length ways) then cut it to fit the opening. Tie some dental floss around it with enough length to get to the end of the head pipe. The popsicle stick holds the gasket in place and once you have the head pipe in place, a sharp tug on the floss should break the popsicle stick so you can pull it out the other end of the head pipe. Obviously this wouldn't work if you have cats in the head pipes. This is great if you don't have any sealant handy and can't see a trip to the store just to buy something you might not use much of. This took longer to type than it would to actually do. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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