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Re-building a GS1000 motor.

I would always go with OEM that aftermarket but thats me.

Somebody suggested a OEM MLS head gasket, I've no idea what one is and haven't found one either.

Also I've not heard of these 'Viton' valve seals you talk about.

Vesrah were about the only make of head gasket I knew. So looks like I will be going OEM parts. I might well shop at CSMNL https://www.cmsnl.com/ as the Euro prices work out a little cheaper than in the UK.

So parts....
11141-490002 (1), 11241-49000 (1), 09289-07002 (8), 09280-74002 (4), 09280-21007(2), 14181-11010 (4)

Alpha sport USA $273 without shipping (?198.11)
CSMNL NL Euro 228.61 with post (?201.59)
Fowlers Suzuki UK ?221.23 without post (?221.23)

Its only ?20 I know but trying to save money here to get her done and running again.

Anybody else know where I can get parts cheaper for same quality doing this job?
 
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Cometic makes head gaskets and most others for the 1000. Personally I only use Suzuki for the lower barrel gasket though. The Cometic head gasket on my 1085 is holding up just fine under hard abuse. It's the same gasket Wiseco sells with their big bore kits.
 
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