Author Topic: exhaust pipe gaskets (Read 2592 times)

juice · « **on:** March 28, 2011, 05:04:25 PM »

ok, is it me or are there gaskets in there

i did remove a set when i took the bike apart....but it seems to me like there is a second set...

i tried to move them with a screw driver but nothing moved..am i hallucinating???

cookindaddy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2011, 05:07:53 PM »

I would say they are still in there. The copper color in your pic (the exhaust gaskets are copper)? Also, the recess that they sit in only has one step, not two like shown in your picture. Pry away.

Gordon · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2011, 05:20:31 PM »

Quote from: cookindaddy on March 28, 2011, 05:07:53 PM

I would say they are still in there. The copper color in your pic (the exhaust gaskets are copper)? Also, the recess that they sit in only has one step, not two like shown in your picture. Pry away.

Agreed.

It's not all that uncommon to find that the PO of your bike has put a set of gaskets on top of an older set. They get squashed flat and covered with soot, so they blend in with the rest of the exhaust port.

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2011, 07:17:05 PM »

I just redid mine. There were two in two of them and three in the other two.

bikerbart · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:03:09 AM »

Mine too.

ak58lp · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:11:17 AM »

Yes for sure. Item #3 in this diagram at the bottom.

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb550k3-four-general-export-kmh_model14669/partslist/F17.html

Radam · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:16:23 AM »

Is it necessary to replace the gaskets if you pull the pipe? I ask because I'm going to be pulling mine and painting soon. It would be nice to have them on hand if they need to be replaced.

bollingball · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:32:54 AM »

Change them every time you take off the pipes. Don't reuse.

greenjeans · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2011, 11:30:37 AM »

Quote from: bollingball on March 29, 2011, 08:32:54 AM

Change them every time you take off the pipes. Don't reuse.

Yep. They are cheap and can be had at pretty much any Honda shop.

Radam · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2011, 11:37:28 AM »

Cool, I just looked up the part # and called the local Honda shop. I can't believe it but they have them in stock! I don't think they've ever had anything in stock that I needed. I guess I'll ride over there and get them before I pull it off.

juice · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2011, 02:47:06 PM »

Quote from: cookindaddy on March 28, 2011, 05:07:53 PM

Pry away.

well i tried with a screw driver.....nothing moved

will try with a pry bar and heat tomorrow

cookindaddy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2011, 02:50:07 PM »

Copper doesn't bond to aluminum as a rule but they might be stubborn if they have (likely) been in there for a while. If possible, get under them with a flat small chisel but try not to gouge the aluminum. I don't think you will need heat, just leverage at the joint.

benjamin550 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2011, 02:50:41 PM »

Yup, they're in there. Keep trying with a really thin screw driver. I thought mine wouldnt come out either, but after some time I got em.

bollingball · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2011, 03:39:24 PM »

I use a heavy sharp pick once you get under one spot it will pop out.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2011, 02:10:41 AM »

I had to use a 90 degree pick and a jewelers hammer to drive it in, but I finally got the old flattened gaskets out of my head. They were the second set in there. I was worried because I went to put in a new set but the screws holding the spigots in only went in a bit more than a turn and that didn't seem enough for a strong hold. Took everything apart and looked closer and there they were, the older second set of gaskets someone left in. I had to drive that pick in three or four different places on each one to get it to pop out but they all came out eventually.

Skunk Stripe · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:02:09 AM »

Replace every time? Really? I have replaced mine once and not with copper but fiber gaskets. I have removed my exhaust a few times since and never had a leak. maybe the later exhausts seal better.

Gordon · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:22:00 AM »

Quote from: Skunk Stripe on March 31, 2011, 10:02:09 AM

Replace every time? Really? I have replaced mine once and not with copper but fiber gaskets. I have removed my exhaust a few times since and never had a leak. maybe the later exhausts seal better.

It's one of those things that's recommended, but that you can generally get away without doing every time. I've only replaced the exhaust gaskets on my K1 twice in the past seven years, and I've had the pipes off five or six times.

Radam · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:25:49 AM »

I've yet to take mine off, so I'm going to get new gaskets before I do it just so I know how new they are.

Skunk Stripe · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:33:32 AM »

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It's one of those things that's recommended, but that you can generally get away without doing every time. I've only replaced the exhaust gaskets on my K1 twice in the past seven years, and I've had the pipes off five or six times

Kinda like replacing the crush washer every time you change oil, then.

bollingball · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2011, 11:32:12 AM »

Skunk I just saw the fiber ones you talked about never used or seen them before may give them a try next time. I allways replace the copper ones don't cost enough to worry about same thing with oil bolt drain crush washers. To each his own.

cookindaddy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2011, 12:28:18 PM »

Where can you get fiber exhaust gaskets? Thanks

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2011, 12:49:05 PM »

Quote from: Skunk Stripe on March 31, 2011, 10:33:32 AM

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It's one of those things that's recommended, but that you can generally get away without doing every time. I've only replaced the exhaust gaskets on my K1 twice in the past seven years, and I've had the pipes off five or six times
Kinda like replacing the crush washer every time you change oil, then.

Cool I just learned something. I changed my oil and didnt see a crush washer, maybe I missed it?

Where can I order another one? I've noticed my kickstand leaves about a dime size spot of oil since changing it. Think thats it?

juice · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:42:30 PM »

Anti-Johnny: could be but i'd be surprised. i never changed the crush washer on my other bikes and never had a leak.

bollingball: i too would like more info on those fiber exhaust washers

to all the other ones: thanks, you guys where right, all i had to do was pry harder. they hadn't bonded or anything, just stuck real good.

Skunk Stripe · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2011, 02:56:30 PM »

You can get them at z1enterprises
http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1598
They have worked well for me and I will probably get them again.

Gordon · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2011, 05:33:19 PM »

Quote from: Skunk Stripe on March 31, 2011, 10:33:32 AM

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It's one of those things that's recommended, but that you can generally get away without doing every time. I've only replaced the exhaust gaskets on my K1 twice in the past seven years, and I've had the pipes off five or six times
Kinda like replacing the crush washer every time you change oil, then.

Yep. Pretty much.

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