[Bullvine rider!!]

So guys as the title says i need to remove my head pipe to get to the upper motor mount nut. I know it’s probably a dumb question, and i think i know the answer. But the crush gasket is brand spanking new. If i take header off to get to nut, can i put the header back without replacing crush gasket?? Thanks

 

[Thefrost7]

You probably can without replacing they are pretty cheap if you have an exhaust leak you will be able to hear it an know where it’s coming from.

 

[Bullvine rider!!]

Yea buying a new one isn’t the issue. I dont have one on hand and im riding tomorrow. I bought this stupid carb heat shield and you have to take apart half the quad to put it on 😆. it fastens with motor mount. Wanted to put it on tonight. But dont want to run the risk of an exhaust leak. For a part i dint even need 🤦🏼‍♂️. Ill wait till later in the week when i have gasket in hand, (honda shop is closed on sundays) then ll install carb heat shield & gasket at once. No biggie, thanks for the reply🤙

 

[Thefrost7]

Yea buying a new one isn’t the issue. I dont have one on hand and im riding tomorrow. I bought this stupid carb heat shield and you have to take apart half the quad to put it on 😆. it fastens with motor mount. Wanted to put it on tonight. But dont want to run the risk of an exhaust leak. For a part i dint even need 🤦🏼‍♂️. Ill wait till later in the week when i have gasket in hand, (honda shop is closed on sundays) then ll install carb heat shield & gasket at once. No biggie, thanks for the reply🤙

If it helps I pulled my engine for a full inspection last year and didn’t replace mine and didn’t have a leak I’ve got a sparks full exhaust

 

[Bullvine rider!!]

If it helps I pulled my engine for a full inspection last year and didn’t replace mine and didn’t have a leak I’ve got a sparks full exhaust

Really? I have curtis sparks also. So yea that does help, tremendously!! Thank you.

 

[Thefrost7]

Really? I have curtis sparks also. So yea that does help, tremendously!! Thank you.

Yeah when I put it back I didn’t have a leak. I’d at least try it an see. It doesn’t take long to hook up the exhaust. I would try it out tonight lol

 

[Bullvine rider!!]

Yeah when I put it back I didn’t have a leak. I’d at least try it an see. It doesn’t take long to hook up the exhaust. I would try it out tonight lol

Does that look like gasket sealant or glue (whatever its called) . The black stuff around the head ring? I ask because the stealership recently did my motor work, and it had a leak before hand. It wouldn’t surprise me if they left the old gasket in and added some gasket sealer.
if it is, i have none of that on hand iether 🙄. Dont wanna break the seal and create a leak.sorry i know im thinking into it too much.

 

[hoser]

It looks like some type of gasket maker. And if that’s really what they used, that would be really disappointing. That is a place you should never use gasket sealer.

 

[CJM]

that gasket maker for sure if its dry and rubbery.

 

[Bullvine rider!!]

Yea it is. So im not gonna take it off untill i have gaskets. I ordered a few copper crush gaskets, should be in end of week. Carb heat shield will have to wait until next weekend.
but had a good day of riding thi! no exhaust leak 😂 but carb was hotter without shield 🤣.

 

[Thefrost7]

Does that look like gasket sealant or glue (whatever its called) . The black stuff around the head ring? I ask because the stealership recently did my motor work, and it had a leak before hand. It wouldn’t surprise me if they left the old gasket in and added some gasket sealer.
if it is, i have none of that on hand iether 🙄. Dont wanna break the seal and create a leak.sorry i know im thinking into it too much. View attachment 153516

The little bit of black goo Yeah that doesn’t look normal. If you pull the header all that should be there is a copper gasket in the head. Hopefully you got it fixed.

 

[Bullvine rider!!]

The little bit of black goo Yeah that doesn’t look normal. If you pull the header all that should be there is a copper gasket in the head. Hopefully you got it fixed.

I did, i went and grabbed the last 3 copper crush gaskets my local shop had in stock lol. But carb heat shield is in. Now its a super rocket ship 😂