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where do you get your gasket sets?

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Rebuilding a 78 GS1000 and need a complete gasket set. I'm finding them on eBay and various vendors, but many don't indicate the manufacturer. I need a good quality set for vintage racing and have heard to avoid Athena. Any recommendations? Thanks! Rick
 
Lower half gaskets I've used Cometic with great success. Pretty cheap.

For the upper half of the engine, (Base and head)go OEM. You can sometimes find good deals on OEM gaskets on ebay, just double check part numbers/ask questions if it fits your bike. I like to use Dillon Brothers http://powersportspro.com for parts and OEM gaskets. Their prices are usually a couple bucks under others, decent shipping prices, and great customer service.

Also OEM for all the miscellanious rubber plastic washers, orings and the like.

Valve cover gasket : Real Gaskets. Reusable and great quality.

It might come out to be a bit more expensive than using one of the kits, but it gives you piece of mind to ensure that all your hard work is backed up with quality products.

Additionally, gaskets are only as good as the prepared surface.


Nic.
 
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I've been trying to find info on them too.


Made in Japan eh?

K.P GASKET CO.,LTD.

21-16 6-Chome Fukushima Fukushima-ku
Osaka 553-0003 Japan
Tel (06) 6451-5353 Fax (06) 6451-8908


This K&L set has a KP gasket backing board under it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZU...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588c8a2444
I got a few hits on import car sites that look positive.. not much out there on em though.
 
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Lower half gaskets I've used Cometic with great success. Pretty cheap.

For the upper half of the engine, (Base and head)go OEM. You can sometimes find good deals on OEM gaskets on ebay, just double check part numbers/ask questions if it fits your bike. I like to use Dillon Brothers http://powersportspro.com for parts and OEM gaskets. Their prices are usually a couple bucks under others, decent shipping prices, and great customer service.

Also OEM for all the miscellanious rubber plastic washers, orings and the like.

Valve cover gasket : Real Gaskets. Reusable and great quality.

It might come out to be a bit more expensive than using one of the kits, but it gives you piece of mind to ensure that all your hard work is backed up with quality products.

Additionally, gaskets are only as good as the prepared surface.


Nic.

I bit the bullet and went all OEM. Painful, but peace of mind. I did order the Real Gaskets reusable valve cover gasket. Thanks, guys!
 
I bit the bullet and went all OEM. Painful, but peace of mind. I did order the Real Gaskets reusable valve cover gasket. Thanks, guys!

No kidding! I think the last time I checked, a head gasket was over a $100, and a base gasket was like $45 for my two valve 750. Then again, this is Canada....:evil:
 
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