Sticks_n_Stones
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posted June 30, 2008 12:51 PM
Fallout of the "Frame" debacle: no exh. gaskets available!
Got my Muzzy M10/M14 exhaust combo last week, set up a time to install it along with some other parts I've been hoarding at a friends garage/workshop, and went out to get the last part I needed: exhaust gaskets. No Luck Anywhere!
I checked ALL of Snohomish and King Counties (including Seattle), the two largest counties with millions of people, and only ONE dealer had 2 gaskets in. The main Kawi dealer in the state (Bellvue Kawasaki) was amazed he was out since he carries a dozen sets normally, so he looked into it and told me "All the dealers have been snapping them up, because of all the engine out inspections going on now. The aftermarket is empty, too, even though only OEM parts are supposed to be used on a recall like that.
The best I can do is order through Kawasaki, who is on backorder themselves.
Expect 2-3 WEEKS for arrival." 2-3 friggin weeks?!?! I'm so damn tempted to use my 5000 mile originals it aint funny! And I just know they would leak like a sieve. Goddamned recall strikes again.
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted June 30, 2008 12:54 PM
which reminds me: you Canadians, since your recall just started, can I talk on of you into overnighting a set to me? Bet you still have them available!
Here's the deal: Anybody who can overnite them to me, give me the dealers name/number I'll pay for them with CC, then drop $50 into your PayPal account to cover overnighting and your gas and time. Any takers? I can't friggin wait 2 more weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted June 30, 2008 12:57 PM
I'm serious here! I've got some big trips planned in the next two weeks, involving 'Busa's and a horde of guys on newer litre bikes, and I want my bike to at least keep them behind me. Can you imagine my horror to pass guys on litre bikes in the corners only to have them pass me on the straights?!?! Oh the shame!
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Smooth_G
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posted June 30, 2008 02:07 PM
sticks, i used the old ones,,, then the new ones came in,,i figured that springed together affair is going to leak anyway,,sticks i have a set of new ones,,
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NCZX14
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posted June 30, 2008 02:45 PM
 Edited By: NCZX14 on 30 Jun 2008 15:46
I've got a set in my tool box brand new. Located in Hickory NC.
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stevewfl
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posted June 30, 2008 02:52 PM
i always re use my old ones. but i always replace the exhaust a few months after buying a new bike so they're good anyway
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted June 30, 2008 03:22 PM
I got 5K on my stockers steve. Tempted to do it anyways, but dont like doing secondary maintenance on ANYTHING because I didnt do it right in the first place. Call me a "seasoned" backyard mechanic.
NCZX14 $50 do it for them then? I only feel comfortable using PayPal though. Or if you own or work at a shop that will do it with the credit card. Interested?
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smokinzx14
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posted June 30, 2008 03:40 PM
I have reused mine about 20 times ... you don't need new ones....
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted June 30, 2008 03:46 PM
really smokin? damn, if you say so you would know! Or is it your earplugs and hearing loss are so bad you cant hear the exhaust leak anyway? lol j/k
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smokinzx14
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posted June 30, 2008 04:01 PM
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really smokin? damn, if you say so you would know! Or is it your earplugs and hearing loss are so bad you cant hear the exhaust leak anyway? lol j/k
lol ... No leaks ... I reused the ones on Jesse turbo a bunch of times also ...No problems ... 
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Northmedic
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posted June 30, 2008 04:39 PM
Edited By: Northmedic on 30 Jun 2008 17:40
I have 9 sets in my race box i can send you some on wed in the mail priorty ? maybe on the Bus its a holiday here tomorrow PM Sent
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bigdtd
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posted June 30, 2008 06:35 PM
reuse 'em
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NCZX14
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posted June 30, 2008 07:22 PM
I'm gonna say reuse them also. The only reason I have a set in my box was in case they leaked when I reused them.
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ninja14
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posted June 30, 2008 07:33 PM
Edited By: ninja14 on 30 Jun 2008 20:33
I've reused them even w/ the turbo 
I put in new ones recently and have 3 left......
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Lacker 14
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posted June 30, 2008 07:42 PM
Have a brand new set ...I live a hour north of Seattle....Pm me at h.o.ram@comcast.net See if I can helpa brother..Larry
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted July 01, 2008 05:32 AM
Lacker pm sent, I'm 40 minutes north of Seattle in Granite Falls (northeast of Everett). Where you been hiding bro? We need to go riding!!!
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eklipse636
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posted July 01, 2008 07:05 AM
ive only changed my exhauast a couple of times, and reused them everytime with no leaks...
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billybob11
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posted July 01, 2008 10:19 AM
You might want to check with the dealer again. Last time I checked, mins ago, there were plenty of exhaust gaskets in stock. Hate to see you chasing all over the continent for something like that.
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted July 01, 2008 12:43 PM
I wasted 4 hours calling every single one on the West side of Washington. Arizona is a bit far to drive dont ya think?
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stevewfl
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posted July 01, 2008 01:22 PM
man you haven't re-used 'em yet?
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fish_antlers
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posted July 01, 2008 01:35 PM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 1 Jul 2008 16:42
reuse the gaskets .. they're fine. really want gaskets? call ron ayers or bikebandit
going to merge this topic into the frame topic.
again.. we kindly request that all frame discussion remains in that topic.
i'm Now repeating myself ..
we don't want multiple frame topics the board will fill up with them
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