[NeilP]

I just bough 4 new Exhaust gaskets for a 883 Sportster, two big ones for the head and two for the balance pipes.

They were original Harley silver fiber gaskets, woven type and they cost me
33 US dollars. That seemed a bit expensive to me but I needed them today so paid up.

Just wondered what they cost on your side of the pond?

[chucktx]

i think that is very close pricing for all 4 gaskets....

[cowboy]

sounds real close ,think I paid almost $20 for the S E one that fit into the heads

[NeilP]

Oh well OK, then , I do not feel too bad, looks like they are that sort of price all over. I really felt like I was being ripped off....but if we are all getting ripped off the same amount, then that is the way it is.

[Art_NJr]

At least in the U.S., you can always do better than a dealer. Example:

Exhaust Gasket & Snap Ring Kit for Harley Big Twin & XL Sportster - www.debrix.com - $11.99

Personally, I don't buy online, but I do order from catalogs or a local independent shop; the only time I've gone to a H-D dealer for a part in years is when I need a factory part right away & time is more important than price.

[NeilP]

Here in Jersey we only have the local Harley dealer and no on else , so on line is the only option.

I can see myself changing exhaust frequently in the next few months, I am trying to find a set of pipes that are not too loud, but give a better performance to go with Kens' Stage 1 Carb CVP kit.

Will try and get a few sets online at that price

[Art_NJr]

Originally Posted by NeilP

Here in Jersey we only have the local Harley dealer and no on else, so on line is the only option.

I can see myself changing exhaust frequently in the next few months . . .

If you can find a deal on the SE gaskets, stock up on those. They all "crush" down as you tighten the exhaust bolts, the stock ones tend to squeeze down more & can restrict exhaust flow somewhat - the SE gaskets don't.

I am trying to find a set of pipes that are not too loud, but give a better performance to go with Kens' Stage 1 Carb CVP kit.

Like cheap & simple? Get a hole-saw that'll fit down inside the stock mufflers, an extension for your drill & drill the center plate out. Major increase in flow but not in sound - the only time you really notice the difference from stock is under full-throttle acceleration & even then the bike won't be as loud as with the most common slip-ons. I've got both drilled stock mufflers & SE I (Cycle Shack type) slip-ons & the only real performance difference is the bike will "nose over" on the top end with the drilled stock mufflers. But I don't ride around @ full throttle & 6000 rpm all the time, so it really doesn't matter.

[NeilP]

I may well do that with the standard mufflers, but I will try and find a spare set first, so I will can go back to standard if required.

[hotroadking]

Check Ebay, should be able to find some stock takeoff mufflers cheap....

however for the money buy the Khromewerks HP + slip ons ($175)
keep your stock for inspections

the KW are very good slip ons...

[NeilP]

Will keep a look out for them on ebay, yes

Khromewerks HP + slip ons, sound a good price.


Thanks