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Scottorious
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 07:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i cant get the exhaust gaskets into the ports of the head, they are new gaskets but seem to be just a little too big. any tricks?
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Bhillberg
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 08:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

put them in the freezer for a few hours. Seriously, I had mine in the freezer overnight before I put them in.

(Message edited by bhillberg on August 06, 2009)
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Thejuicer
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Im guessing they are the thicker style gaskets, i had the same problem...just have to work em in.
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Preybird1
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 08:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No you just got to get them in! the stock evo ones are hard to get in and make your fingers hurt, they are a real tight fit! If i were you i would get the screaming eagle ones they are 3 times smaller. I just installed mine 2 hours ago.

(Message edited by preybird1 on August 06, 2009)
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Sportyeric
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 08:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They are frustrating sometimes. Freezing them sometimes helps. I think I lubed mine with dish soap last time as I was getting nowhere. Don't know if that's a totally good idea. I also ran a bit of fine sandpaper around the cavity to make sure it was totally clear. (Plugged port with rag and wiped with damp cloth after.)
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Joesbuell
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 09:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Silly question but have you made sure that all of the old ones are out of the opening?
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Fullauto
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dishwashing liquid has salt in it. Not good to use in any way.
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Bhillberg
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used the screaming eagle ones, twice. Both times I put them in the freezer and they popped right in. I don't know if it really helped or not, just went on the advice of a buddy and didn't test it without freezing them.
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Buellistic
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 11:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you use GASKET,exhaust port PN 17048-98 you problems will be over !!!

Those HD -83B gaskets are "CRAP" !!!
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dental pick to remove the old ones (and any debris left behind).

+1,000 on the S/E gaskets.
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Pkforbes87
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 01:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Freezer, and lots of assembly lube - they'll pop right in without too much hassle. And the lube will smell like fire and death when you start her up : )
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Scottorious
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 10:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey guys thanks for the info. I was able to get them in with the help of a 2 inch trailer hitch ball. It just pressed them right in after 15 minutes of trying to push it in with my thumbs and worrying about tearing up the gasket. I wish i would have tried te freezing method.
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14d
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 03:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

When I tried to install the the -83B ones I was on my way to the dealer 15 minutes later to get the SE ones. No freezing necessary just popped right in.
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Buellistic
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Another minus is the -83B's close up your exhaust port !!!
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Preybird1
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 on the exhaust port blockage with the stock. I noticed this when i pulled the front one out, The SE ones are free flowing with 0 obstruction!

Also the SE one's are more flexible allowing you to manipulate them more without damage!
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Rick_a
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

S.E. ones are fine with the stock header but a definite no-go with the race headers. The key with the stock H-D/Buell gaskets is not to over torque them.

The S.E. ones have one down fall...they will blow out a lot sooner.
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Buellistic
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rick_a:

With the PROPER TORQUE they will last !!!

What kills these -98 gaskets is improper torque and improper exhaust system assembly ...

You check your exhaust gaskets at "NIGHT" !!!
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