silverzx12r
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posted February 06, 2004 05:09 PM
header gasket question
one side is flat and the other side has a seam, which side goes towards the engine??
    
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CrotchRocket
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posted February 06, 2004 06:37 PM
The seam goes against the motor...
Put a little bit of grease on the seam side and put the gasket into the head and you will see that it will stay there!!!
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silverzx12r
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posted February 06, 2004 07:30 PM
thanks CR I was pretty sure that was the way it went, I put an akro on the bike when I first bought it in 01'. and then I went to stock with a slip on, I remembered the right way both times and today it was just slipping my mind. I am installing at ti Muzzy right now, and I must say so far it is a good fit, I think I am in love with Muzzy all over again from my zx-9 days.I will have an update in about an hour after the test ride.....lol 10:30 at night and 77 outside, I love Florida.
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silverzx12r
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posted February 06, 2004 09:06 PM
I love the pipe, great fit, great sound, and the power by far is much better than I remember having with my akro. only thing I hate is the 2500 stumble but, I will be doing workmans pilot jet mod tomorrow and see how that works out
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VincentHill
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posted February 07, 2004 12:21 PM
I do not know the "Correct " way, but I put the flat side against the engine with a dab of High Temp Silicone Glue. My thinking is
The hot gases are coming "From" the engine and I do not want them to have a direct edge to work on.
I understand the other way around because the engine side is better shaped and the edge of the pipe can cut into the split side of the gasket!
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ozzy
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posted February 07, 2004 07:25 PM
how were the oem ones installed when you first took the pipe off?
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WidowMaker
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posted February 07, 2004 09:39 PM
The seam goes against the motor is the way I do it. but it don't matter they will seal either way.
The manual dosen't say it just say's install them.
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VincentHill
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posted February 08, 2004 07:39 AM
Every time I get a new bike, I plan to look and forget! Actually, I think that they "ARE" with the seam to the engine!
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