I have an 11 Limited that I'm going to replace the stock head pipe with another one that I have removed the CAT out of. My question is can I reuse the original exhaust gaskets on the heads? Also is there a gasket in the cross over pipe that runs under the frame and can it be reused? The bike has less than 200 miles on it but I know some gaskets are a one use deal.

 

ONE use gaskets! Pennies to replace once opened up - $'s worth (or your time) of headaches if they leak after the fact! IMHO - DO IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME!

 

myself i would replace,but i have reused when i was in a hurry.depends what they look like when you pull it apart,for the price buy new one.

 

Can you? yes. Will it leak? probably not. Do you want to take the chance? I wouldn't. They're cheap and mise well do it while your there. Manual says to replace them.

 

I've reard the SE gaskets are better.

 

Thanks everyone, I'll buy new one's

 

Are the Se ones better, or should I just get the same as what came on the bike?

 

I'm also about ready to do a headpipe swap and muffler change. I was unale to find an HD part number for the SE gaskets. Any chance you might have it?

 

I don't recall a gasket in the "crossover" as you say. The general consensus is to rip the old gaskets out with a hook and, be careful not to get any extra debris down into the engine when ripping on them.

For a couple or three dollars your new gaskets will be a safe bet.

 

Supposedly they don't squash into the exhaust port and give you 10 xtra HP, LOL.