When I put my Yoshimura RS-5 can I reuse the stock gasket or do I need a new one. I only have 160 miles on my bike.

 

take off the gasket...you don't need it just slide the midpipe all the way down to the headers and tighten the clamp

 

Now someone told me that I did need the gasket........

 

Do I need this or not?? I have heard yes and no???

 

Use it .. they put it there for a reason ... do you really want to take your bike apart again to chase a exhuast leak ...up to you but I put myn back on and have had no problems.

 

If you aftermarket pipe is anything like my Micron slip on the gasket will not fit. The slip on riser pipe slips perfectly over the stock header pipe. That is one reason the after markets are better because the riser pipes are a bigger diameter. As you are installing your pipe it will become very apparent if you will need the gasket.

 

trust me, you don't need it...i had mine on and everybody on 600rr.net told me it was sticking out too far of the back. they said the remedy is to take the gasket off...just what i was told you just have to wiggle the livin crap out of it to get it flush down to the headers.

 

The system will either come with a replacement gasket, be designed to use the old stock gasket, or be designed to discard the gasket all together. Depends on manufacturer. Personally I think the gasket is a good idea.

 

So how do I know?? If it doesn't come with a new one then how do I know if I use the old or nothing at all?? I have the Yoshimura RS-5 Slip-On.

 

Read the instructions.... use the old one with the yoshi no offence Tribal but he is installing a yoshi not a micron which I have installed before and found it better to use the gasket. If you really have a problem deciding talk to your dealer if that gives you peace of mind good luck .. nd don't sweat it mate it's only a slip on