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Does anyone have a suggestion for removing stubborn, old exhaust gaskets?
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80 XS11 SG
79 XS750 SF
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Spray them with a penetrating liquid like WD 40 or PB'laster. Let them set a while and pry them out with a screwdriver. Just don't go gouging into the head, amd you'll be ok. -
I've used a small cold chisel to cut them in place, then pry them out. Of course, that way is only recommended if you have new replacements on hand.Ken TalbotComment
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Cool. Got them out. Thanks for the tips.80 XS11 SG
79 XS750 SF
74 KZ400
78 KZ650
78 KZ750Comment
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Heh, funny I was just doing this about 2 hours ago, and had the same problem. For what it's worth, I used a small dental pick to reach behind the gasket and rip it out!1979 XS1100 Special (Chrome Queen)Comment
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Did you go to the same dental school as my dentist???
Originally posted by AKMac
Heh, funny I was just doing this about 2 hours ago, and had the same problem. For what it's worth, I used a small dental pick to reach behind the gasket and rip it out!Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Skids, I think he just borrowed the tool just before your last visit.
RayRay Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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