Boy oh boy did that ever work well. Thanks so much for posting this. I wish I had looked for it before (like you) I spent half an hour looking for some sort of driver - hahaha. Like you said, "Use what you have"! Thanks again. Bruce
I know this is an old video but you are a genius dude! I tried for an hour to get the gaskets in and watched several videos and wasn't having any luck and was damaging the gaskets. I was about to order the tool but found your video. Such a simple idea and it worked like a charm. Saved me a few days waiting for the tool and some coin too.
Thank you. I would have also spent an hour looking for something that fit when the solution was right in my hand. I guess you know you have saved a lot of guys a lot of trouble. Thanks again.
thanks man! I was in need of this idea as the other videos I saw were shops with bearing installers and such. This makes more sense and it is something I already have!
I used the back of a 1 1/4 socket and lightly pushed on opposing sides until I got it flush. Then used my thumb to gently push around until it seated. Peace of cake. Good video.
Couldn’t do it and needed to find a tool locally. Bought the “bearing race and seal driver” tool at discount auto parts for about $30. Worked like a charm.
Loved the idea, and the approach, and it obviously works for lots of people. Be careful though - sadly, in my case (Sportster 1200c 2003 centenary, with aftermarket S/E exhaust), once I got the flange ring off (in my case, a spring clip with a gap in it), I quickly found the flange had no means of exit either end of the pipe, so couldn't use this technique. Shoulda thought that through a bit more first . . .Plus I then spent a painful hour getting the ring back on the pipe, which was by then twisted out of shape. Finally put it all back together, and pessimistically hoped that, if I just carefully screwed the nuts back on to the exhaust stud, a turn each, bit by bit, just maybe the gasket would sit back in ok (I started it off fairly well seated, but with half a mil or so gap still showing). To my surprise it does seem to have worked - no blowing out - but with my track record I give it a week before I have to pay some professional to put my misdeeds right . . . . 😅 Thanks anyway, you explained it so clear and friendly and it was much appreciatied even tho it didn't work for me
I know this is an old video, but there's a little tip that will also make this easier. Put the gasket in the freezer overnight the day before you plan to install the exhaust. Get everything ready ahead of time, warm up the head a little with a heat gun and then take the gasket out of the freezer and immediately do the install. The heated head probably doesn't do nearly as much, but every little bit helps. When you heat metal, it expands and when it is cold, it contracts. On an interference fit, freezing one of the parts can make all the difference when fitting. Use a big socket turned around backwards with an extension inserted through the front of the socket for a driver. I hope that helps somebody.
someone please help me , i'm working on a project of producing these gasket , i just need the idea of how they are made i would really be thankful for anyone who can help just a video of how these are made manufactured
Boy oh boy did that ever work well. Thanks so much for posting this. I wish I had looked for it before (like you) I spent half an hour looking for some sort of driver - hahaha. Like you said, "Use what you have"! Thanks again. Bruce
I know this is an old video but you are a genius dude! I tried for an hour to get the gaskets in and watched several videos and wasn't having any luck and was damaging the gaskets. I was about to order the tool but found your video. Such a simple idea and it worked like a charm. Saved me a few days waiting for the tool and some coin too.
Thank you. I would have also spent an hour looking for something that fit when the solution was right in my hand. I guess you know you have saved a lot of guys a lot of trouble. Thanks again.
Excellent easy fix mate. Thanks for the help. I damaged two new ones before I watched this.
thanks man! I was in need of this idea as the other videos I saw were shops with bearing installers and such. This makes more sense and it is something I already have!
Awesome video, thank you. Helping the new guys out!
I used the back of a 1 1/4 socket and lightly pushed on opposing sides until I got it flush. Then used my thumb to gently push around until it seated. Peace of cake. Good video.
Thank you Thank you Thank you, that is the best advice on this topic I have ever received.
Great tip on how to do this. Tried it today and it worked just like you said. Thanks for taking the time to post the video.
just saved me...I was running out of cuss words. :)
Couldn’t do it and needed to find a tool locally. Bought the “bearing race and seal driver” tool at discount auto parts for about $30. Worked like a charm.
Jonesy your a genius. I'm doing mine today it was a concern for me. Ill let you know how well it works for me.
and YOU'RE not a genius
Thanks brother! Great instructions! Saved me 😅
Man i appriciate you for this
Awesome thank you. You make a lot of sense. I'm gonna do just as you suggested
wow I did the same thing last night BUT I used the nuts to push the gasket in
A carriage bolt with washers works well
slow and steady.. so easy.. Great tip..
Loved the idea, and the approach, and it obviously works for lots of people. Be careful though - sadly, in my case (Sportster 1200c 2003 centenary, with aftermarket S/E exhaust), once I got the flange ring off (in my case, a spring clip with a gap in it), I quickly found the flange had no means of exit either end of the pipe, so couldn't use this technique. Shoulda thought that through a bit more first . . .Plus I then spent a painful hour getting the ring back on the pipe, which was by then twisted out of shape. Finally put it all back together, and pessimistically hoped that, if I just carefully screwed the nuts back on to the exhaust stud, a turn each, bit by bit, just maybe the gasket would sit back in ok (I started it off fairly well seated, but with half a mil or so gap still showing). To my surprise it does seem to have worked - no blowing out - but with my track record I give it a week before I have to pay some professional to put my misdeeds right . . . . 😅 Thanks anyway, you explained it so clear and friendly and it was much appreciatied even tho it didn't work for me
I was just about to say lol on my 2000 1200s that flange coming off unless god is working with you lol 😂
I know this is an old video, but there's a little tip that will also make this easier. Put the gasket in the freezer overnight the day before you plan to install the exhaust. Get everything ready ahead of time, warm up the head a little with a heat gun and then take the gasket out of the freezer and immediately do the install. The heated head probably doesn't do nearly as much, but every little bit helps. When you heat metal, it expands and when it is cold, it contracts. On an interference fit, freezing one of the parts can make all the difference when fitting. Use a big socket turned around backwards with an extension inserted through the front of the socket for a driver. I hope that helps somebody.
Saving my life right now with this comment🙏🙏
@@dominicSalvitti I hope it helps. Sometimes, it's just that little extra that makes all the difference, especially with such a soft gasket.
Worked perfect after I watched this.
Worked like a charm! Thanks bro
Thanks man! Great idea!
what about the front jug seems like that would be a whole lot harder as no were near as much room as the rear
This worked great! Thanks man!
Great Job!
Well..... that was easy!! Thanks for tip.... worked perfect....
Love this. You da man!
Great tip, Thank you!
Cool, soooooo useful !!😎
awesome idea. Thanks
Nice one cheers
Thanks, great tips
Brilliant!
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Perfect.. thank you
Awesome thanks!
Thank you
Thanks
Well done
Thanks!
someone please help me , i'm working on a project of producing these gasket , i just need the idea of how they are made i would really be thankful for anyone who can help just a video of how these are made manufactured
to much work
Well how’d you do it then or did you pay for it?
after watching people make tools for this I came upon your fix . Perfect, could not be easier. work smarter not harder!