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  • Exhaust gasket removal

    Does anyone have a suggestion for removing stubborn, old exhaust gaskets?
    80 XS11 SG
    79 XS750 SF
    74 KZ400
    78 KZ650
    78 KZ750

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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.

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    • #3
      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 Talbot

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      • #4
        Cool. Got them out. Thanks for the tips.
        80 XS11 SG
        79 XS750 SF
        74 KZ400
        78 KZ650
        78 KZ750

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        • #5
          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)

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          • #6
            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.

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            • #7
              Skids, I think he just borrowed the tool just before your last visit.
              Ray
              Ray Matteis
              KE6NHG
              XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
              XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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