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    Head gaskets question gs1000-1100

    I have a GS1100GK engine that need a new head gasket.
    I have a GS1100G vesrah full set with the multi layers steel head gasket.I used MLS head gasket on other bike with no worries, but its the first time i replace a fiber head gasket with a MLS gasket.

    I have 3 gs1000 nos oem 11141-49003 part number, its the model with the large middle opening for the oring.
    Can i use them or the MLS is fine?
    I will replace the egg shaped oring with OEM on the base gasket.
    I have heard bad thing about vesrah but "only" here with the 2V stuff.
    Thank you,
    Marc
    Last edited by kochic; 08-16-2011, 04:56 PM.
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    1978 GS1000C X2
    1978 GS1000E X2
    1979 GS1000S
    1979 gs1000
    1983 gs400e

    #2
    I'd use it.
    1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
    1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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      #3
      MLS is good. Just replace those O-rings (as you already know). And don't forget to torque it after you put some miles on the engine. Keep re-torquing until it stays tight between checks.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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        #4
        Thank you to both for the reply.
        I will use it and torque the head after some heat cycle.
        do you retorq it with the engine cold or hot?
        Thanks,
        Marc
        https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ie_twisted.gif AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ie_twisted.gif
        1978 GS1000C X2
        1978 GS1000E X2
        1979 GS1000S
        1979 gs1000
        1983 gs400e

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          #5
          Originally posted by kochic View Post
          Thank you to both for the reply.
          I will use it and torque the head after some heat cycle.
          do you retorq it with the engine cold or hot?
          Thanks,
          Marc
          I've always done it on a cold motor but that's because I hate working on hot motors.
          Good question.
          1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
          1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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            #6
            same here,
            Some things are better cold and other better hot.
            Thanks Chef,
            marc
            https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ie_twisted.gif AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ie_twisted.gif
            1978 GS1000C X2
            1978 GS1000E X2
            1979 GS1000S
            1979 gs1000
            1983 gs400e

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