GS650GL valve cover gasket

[Guest]

Hi. Im looking to get myself a new valve cover gasket, since Im due to adjust my valves. There is a company online, <<Real Gasket Tennessee>> that seems to sell a very good silicon reusable gasket for 25USD, which seems like a good price. Only problem is, Shipping to Canada (In a big and light envelope probably) is close to 60USD! bringing the total price close to 90USD, which is not in my budget for one gasket. Question is; Is there a place where I could get good reusable gaskets without having to pay too much for them? I can find some paper gaskets, but since I need to open the top multiple times to adjust and test my valves, I would like a reusable one if possible.

L.Leblanc

[Nessism]

Those Real Gaskets don't work well. When tightening the screws the gasket squirms out of position, and there is no clamp load on the screws, so they loosen. Bottom line: the Suzuki GS valve cover is designed for a flat, non-compressible gasket. Your best bet is to buy a OEM gasket, and use some grease on it before install, so it doesn't stick.

[Guest]

Problem is, Im having quite the difficulty finding some, especially because I need the one with the extra bolt hole. I ordered one and I think I will try to scan it and make a DWG file with it. If im successful ill post it here for those whot want to cut it themselves.

[Who Dat?]

One other thing to consider: your tach cable attaches to the valve cover. Putting in a thicker gasket will move the drive gears apart, you may lose your tach drive function.

[Guest]

Indeed. I instead went with a standard gasket. I will scan it to have a DWG and to be able to get it cut again