Change Breather Cover Gasket While Checking Valves?

[Chuckster]

I was wondering if you guys also change the breather cover gasket when you put a new cylinder head cover gasket on during the valve checking process. I think it is #9 in the schematic below. Also, how about #11 & #12? Didn't know if since you had the cover off this was something to do and was just checking. :-D

[BassCliff]

Got Real Gasket?

Hi Mr. Chuckster,

#11 and #12 are just wire mesh pieces to help trap oil vapor condensation in the breather circuit. As long as it's in good shape there's no need to change it. I installed a Real Gasket breather gasket that's reusable. If your current paper gasket is still serviceable (it didn't tear up when you took the breather off), I don't see why you can't use it until you get a Real Gasket. There shouldn't be any liquid up that high in the motor, just vapor. Good luck and happy wrenching. :-D

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[marz]

change

well i can tell you on the later models tscc. that cover is extreamly week.. i have snaped two of them.. fragile . im not touching another one.. and whats more is i consider my self a little more experinced than most.. ( did courses in mech..)

[tkent02]

No reason to remove it, unless as on my bikes the valve cover won't fit off under the frame without removing it first. Usually the gaskets come off easy without damage. Don't think I've ever had to replace one.

[Nessism]

Valve cover comes off with out taking off the breather on a GS550T. I'd leave it alone. 1982 850 is another matter...

[BassCliff]

Valve cover comes off with out taking off the breather on a GS550T. I'd leave it alone. 1982 850 is another matter...

Indeed Mr. Nessism. Indeed.

I must remove the breather first before the valve cover will come off. Even then it's kind of a tight fit in and out. I'm sure you've found this out by now. How is your new 850?

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Chuckster]

Thanks guys. I haven't tried to remove it and judging from your responses, I believe I'll leave it alone. :-D

[Roostabunny]

Valve cover comes off with out taking off the breather on a GS550T. I'd leave it alone. 1982 850 is another matter...

Lucky!

Next you're going to tell us the horns can stay on, too.

[salty_monk]

Indeed Mr. Nessism. Indeed.

I must remove the breather first before the valve cover will come off. Even then it's kind of a tight fit in and out. I'm sure you've found this out by now. How is your new 850?

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

I can just get it past on the 1000G but I then remove it to make re-fitting easier (& because I use the cover as a "lid" when sourcing shims etc it goes in & out a few times!)

If it appears stuck, spray the edge with degreaser (the citrus stuff is good) loosen the bolts & then use a wooden drift & club hammer to tape each corner. If necessary if some bits are still stuck lift it slighty & spray more degreaser.... worked for me on the 78 1000 that has been stored since 82!

Dan

Dan

[Chuckster]

I can just get it past on the 1000G but I then remove it to make re-fitting easier (& because I use the cover as a "lid" when sourcing shims etc it goes in & out a few times!)

If it appears stuck, spray the edge with degreaser (the citrus stuff is good) loosen the bolts & then use a wooden drift & club hammer to tape each corner. If necessary if some bits are still stuck lift it slighty & spray more degreaser.... worked for me on the 78 1000 that has been stored since 82!

Dan

Dan

Thanks Dan! I appreciate it. :-D

[82Shafty]

I found # 11 and #12 to be very brittle on mine and ordered all new.

I certainly didn't want little pieces of metal getting in the way.