Yea, i know what your talking about.
Its main use is to stop heat transfer from the exhaust header to the head. You should be able to run the bike without it. Just put the exhaust on like you would. Just be cautious of temps and if your getting some back firing its most likely coz you got no gasket there.
Go down to an automotive store and ask if they've got any exhaust gasket material and see if they stock something similar and you could cut your own out and a few spares. If all they have is teh sealant glue type gasket formers you might be able to get away with that, put a bit ontop of the header face and bolt it up, but gasket material is your best bet.
Ill have a look at my local next time im in the area to see if they've got any if they do ill make you one and send it up.
you should be able to take the bike riding without tho.
Its main use is to stop heat transfer from the exhaust header to the head. You should be able to run the bike without it. Just put the exhaust on like you would. Just be cautious of temps and if your getting some back firing its most likely coz you got no gasket there.
Go down to an automotive store and ask if they've got any exhaust gasket material and see if they stock something similar and you could cut your own out and a few spares. If all they have is teh sealant glue type gasket formers you might be able to get away with that, put a bit ontop of the header face and bolt it up, but gasket material is your best bet.
Ill have a look at my local next time im in the area to see if they've got any if they do ill make you one and send it up.
you should be able to take the bike riding without tho.