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    Gaskets

    Well, looks like I am in need for some gaskets. Specifically, valve cover gaskets. Where do you all get yours from?

    #2
    I got mine at the local shop. They are hard to beat on some stuff. Only thing I have not purchased there is chain and sprockets Helmet came from newenough. flatout got the nod for a stator cover and gasket.

    Scott

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      #3
      bikebandit is good

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        #4
        If you are planning on keeping the bike for a while, think about a Realgasket.
        It can be reused over and over again, and they don't leak.
        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

        Life is too short to ride an L.

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          #5
          Hi Mr. Outlander,

          Which bike are we talking? I use the Real Gasket (reusable silicone) gasket on my valve cover and breather. Makes checking the valves a much quicker job. For other gaskets, it depends. For onsie-twosie I usually order from the local dealer (no shipping). For larger orders, Z1, BikeBandit, or other major online vendor.


          Thank you for your indulgence,

          BassCliff

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            #6
            I buy from georgefix off Fleabay.
            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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              #7
              Real Gaskets are nice for the 8 valve engines that have the tach gear in the head. If you have a 550, with tach gear in the valve cover, the Real Gasket is too thick and will keep the tach gear from properly meshing with the exhaust cam gear drive. Using a stock gasket if better for this application.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #8
                Buy the valve cover gasket at your local Suzuki dealer. I find most on ebay more expensive than your local dealer. I pay $17 Can, Ted

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