{"product_id":"exhaust-pipe-to-silencer-gasket-ring-for-yamaha-v-max-500-xt-xtc-1997-1998","title":"Exhaust Pipe to Silencer Gasket Ring for Yamaha V-Max 500 XT XTC 1997-1998","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExhaust Pipe to Silencer Gasket for Yamaha V-Max 500 XT, XTC\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exhaust pipe to silencer gasket, also called a sealing ring, seats between the expansion pipe and silencer on Yamaha V-Max 500 XT and XTC snowmobiles from 1997 to 1998 to stop exhaust leaks at the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exhaust gasket ring seals the connection where the exhaust pipe meets the silencer on Yamaha V-Max 500 XT and XTC models. It compresses at the joint to block exhaust gas and noise from escaping before the muffler. Anyone refreshing a 1997 or 1998 V-Max 500 exhaust system will need this gasket ring on hand for reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing gasket sized for the exhaust pipe to silencer joint on Yamaha V-Max 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressible material forms a tight seal under exhaust heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces exhaust leaks and noise at the pipe-to-silencer connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement for a crushed or burned-out original gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997 to 1998 XT and XTC variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Yamaha V-Max 500 XT, 1997-1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Yamaha V-Max 500 XTC, 1997-1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaust system reassembly after silencer or pipe removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixing exhaust leaks and raspy tone at the pipe joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal tune-ups on Yamaha V-Max 500 sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail sled maintenance where a quiet, sealed exhaust matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExhaust pipe to silencer gasket\/ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha V-Max 500 XT, XTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997-1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I reuse the old exhaust gasket when reinstalling the silencer? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhaust gaskets crush to seal and usually will not seal twice, so a new ring is the safer choice. \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reused gasket often leaks once heat cycles flatten it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will this gasket fit other Yamaha V-Max years? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing covers 1997 to 1998 V-Max 500 XT and XTC models. \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure your joint or check your model year before ordering for earlier or later sleds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51144288534614,"sku":"OO1C25123","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_35b8feb8-c81b-42b9-9a01-40490173bdfd.jpg?v=1794567508","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/exhaust-pipe-to-silencer-gasket-ring-for-yamaha-v-max-500-xt-xtc-1997-1998","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}