gasket maker for stator cover?

[Ions001]

Would the black (high temp) gasket maker substance be appropriate for putting the stator cover back on a GS 1000 G? I need to remove it and I don't believe the existing is going to be worth anything once I get the cover off.

I'm getting a whirring noise, and after successfully using the search feature (patting myself on the back ) I believe that the sound is coming from the stator, so I want to see if there's anything I can tighten up in there to stop the noise.

BTW - How about for the crank case cover?

[Guy]

You'd be better off making one from a cerial box or gasket paper. Smear some grease or oil on the cover, press it down onto the paper to make an impression and then cut it out with a scalpel. Or you could always buy a gasket. Don't use gasket cement.

[frosty5011]

Get yourself a roll of gasket material from an auto parts store and make your own. The roll will come in handy down the road for other projects.

[Rock]

I bought a new one at the dealer. About $10 if I remember right.

[Jethro]

The stator cover requires an oil tight seal. I always use a Suzuki gasket for anything that requires a seal. Stuff like the ignition cover I'll make a gasket for.

[duaneage]

I bought one for 10 bucks and use it as a template to cut out of gasket paper. I get three gaskets from a 6 dollar sheet.

[airportcop]

I just changed my stator about a month ago and I used gasket paper from the auto parts store. Way cheaper than the Suzuki gasket and you don't have to order one and wait for it to come in. Do it the way they mentioned before by putting a little oil on the cover and making a pattern. My has worked fine and has not leaked at all. 8)

[Anonymous]

You'd be better off making one from a cerial box or gasket paper.

You can't beat a box gasket! had one on my stator cover for a year on the 550 with no probs. Better than paying top dollar for an individual gasket!

I did replace it with a proper one when I got a full gasket set.

I'd definately recommend getting some sheets of gasket paper and some nitrile rubber or rubberised cork in the workshop. They can be the difference between being on the road or paying over the odds for gaskets.

[Mr. Jiggles]

I actually swapped out my suzuki gasket for homemade gasket after the suzuki started to leak. My homemade was made from a slightly thicker material. The suzuki gasket was fresh so it came off in one piece and I was able to use this as a template for the homemade. The homemade has been oil tight so far.

BTW, I have scans of 82/83 1100e stator and clutch gaskets for anyone who wants them.