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Brand new bike... Do I need to replace gaskets with new pipes?

3K views 17 replies 13 participants last post by  TheSamuraiRonin 
#1 ·
Quick and easy question, title said it all.

Brand new 2013 vulcan classic 900, ordered V&H pipes. Do I really need to replace the gaskets like everyone says when you add aftermarket exhaust?

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#7 ·
IMHO for a few dollars (I think it was less than $10.00) I changed mine when I put my pipes on.
 
#8 ·
If you don't use new gaskets and u have a problem, the first thing folk will ask u is "did u use new gaskets?" Better now than later.


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#10 ·
agreed...cost is very minimal $8 and some change.
 
#14 ·
Gaskets were flawless so I didn't replace them.

Why new pipes? For sound and performance. And I guess looks too...

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#15 ·
I have a BAK and fuel pak on the way so we will see how much of a difference the pipes really make!

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#17 ·
I search around for the best price...

Motorcycle superstore
West End motorsports
Mean cycles
Phat performance parts
Dennis kirk

The options are endless really. All it takes is a google search.

Both run around $250-$275 each.

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#18 ·
I didn't replace mine too. But I had leak from the front header so I readjusted the pipe & now there's minimum leak. What are the risks I'm facing for leaving it as it is now? Is adding another gasket would solve it? Cause I read somewhere having 2 gaskets in one header might solve the leakage issue...
 
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