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New Exhaust Gasket Needed after removing pipe?

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GDubb:

--- Quote from: KX500freak on January 14, 2009, 12:59:33 AM ---
this sealant thing is just done much by guys with no or less money,
 or understanding what they,re doing.


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I'm trying not to be offended.... this was suggested by members of KXRiders with experience with the K5... not some broke redneck trying to avoid spending his beer money at the parts haus.

Pipes (especially aftermarket) dont always fit our bikes perfectly. I use the black RTV sealant along with (not INSTEAD OF) all the stock pieces for a better seal. It made a noticeable difference in the amount of black goo that was seeping out around the pipe and head.  Besides, it peels right off when you need to remove and reinstall the pipe. If Kawi did everything perfect the first time then there would be a lot less to talk about here at KXRiders now wouldnt there?  :roll:


-G

Danger4u2:

If Kawi did everything perfect the first time then there would be a lot less to talk about here at KXRiders now wouldnt there?  :roll:
-G
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I had to tear into my brand new bike to fix the improperly installed starter ratchet spring.  When I was in there I noticed the steel kick start stop was missing.  When I drilled and installed a magnet in my oil drain bolt, I found it chewed up into little pieces in the transmission.

KX500freak:

--- Quote from: GDubb on January 14, 2009, 03:38:18 AM ---
--- Quote from: KX500freak on January 14, 2009, 12:59:33 AM ---
this sealant thing is just done much by guys with no or less money,
 or understanding what they,re doing.


--- End quote ---

I'm trying not to be offended.... this was suggested by members of KXRiders with experience with the K5... not some broke redneck trying to avoid spending his beer money at the parts haus.

Pipes (especially aftermarket) dont always fit our bikes perfectly. I use the black RTV sealant along with (not INSTEAD OF) all the stock pieces for a better seal. It made a noticeable difference in the amount of black goo that was seeping out around the pipe and head.  Besides, it peels right off when you need to remove and reinstall the pipe. If Kawi did everything perfect the first time then there would be a lot less to talk about here at KXRiders now wouldnt there?  :roll:


-G

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my man Gdubb ..all 3 my bikes happen to have an aftermarket pipe :-D to be precise:

-FMF fatty
-DPR
-MILLET

none of them has the sealant applied ,i personaly simply don,t need it.

maybe this issue is more of a personal interpretation of how things are done :roll:
either way i didn,t want to hurt anyones feelings ,thats for sure.

ill stick to my approach ,will respect everyone elses methods  :-)

hughes has it right ,it is used often in older motors where guys didn,t do proper replacing ,
throughout it,s lifetime.
so if they did ..they wouldn,t have to grab some sealant imo .

@danger , that is not funny .....maybe that was a monday morning kx

freak

azdirtrider75:
Thanks for all of the input. I've got the o-rings and just waiting for the copper gasket to arrive. The bike is a 2002 but in GREAT shape, I've never seen any black goo from the exhaust port. Sometimes when the bike is cold (not often in AZ  :-D) just a little smoke will sneak out, but not enough to leave a residue. I figure after the bike and pipe warm up, the metal expands and seals it tight. I may just use a dab of RTV or similar, even though it probably doesn't need it; just want a good seal  :-)

azdirtrider75 - AKA Nate

KX500freak:
nice to give us the feedback right away ,nate  :-)
it,s smart of you to replace all the rings.
and the pipes of my rides shoved in so tight like a virgins... :mrgreen:
so next to nothing is leaking out of it.

keep us posted

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