Exhaust gasket Problem

[MATEYS]

I wrapped my stock exhaust and now am putting them back on the bike, 78 standard. There are crushing type gaskets that are just furiating! It's seem that I need to torque the exhaust nuts way too much just too get the flange even close to the head (like 2mm). They are aligned and I assume I need the gaskets for my bike to run properly. Do I need new gaskets? All tips and advice welcome!

I know in the picture that the nuts and washers aren't on but that is literally as far as it will go even with them tight
http://m.imgur.com/gYX3ule,Snp1f2q

Also the wrap look like its to far up the exhaust but there is 2 inches of clearance on both.

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[figure8]

It's my understanding those gaskets are good for one use, should be replaced if removed....

 

[Royboy]

Gaskets should be replaced each time the header is replaced. They "crush" and wont provide a good seal when reused. Here is an old thread on the subject.

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43119&highlight=gasket

roy

 

[fredintoon]

Hi Matey,
The exhaust pipe retainer grips the gasket at it's inner cylindrical end, there's supposed to be a gap between the finned flange and the head.
Don't panic until you run the thing to see if it's sealed, eh?