Gasket Set - Can't Find Genuine

[pete]

Guys, I've been looking for a gasket set in preparation for when I get to put my '81 450 back together, but am having no luck in finding a genuine Suzuki set.

I've tried some places with NOS parts as the sets are now discontinued, any other suggestions to try?

I've seen on various threads and searches that Vesrah brand is one to avoid. Is there any other brand that is good or good to be avoided?

[SqDancerLynn1]

Have you tried to get the individual gaskets from Suzuki
Vesrah if you can't get the Suzuki ones

[jacora]

Try this original parts supplier:

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

Excellent service

[tone]

You could try here http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/sh...res/index.html

You probably wont find the gasket set listed but if you mail them they will let you know if its in stock etc, good helpfull people imo

[bwringer]

It's on the microfiches under "OPTIONAL"

9-2 GASKET SET 11401-44854 (replaces 11400-44880)

$116.74 at Flat Out Motorcycles here in the USA.

You'll likely still need to order several individual seals and whatnot (once you get the set, you can figure out what is and is not included -- they don't tell you ahead of time), but there you go.

[pete]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I didn't check flatout, but I was pretty sure Bike Bandit and Alpha Sports both had them listed as discontinued.

I also haven't combed the fiches for the individual gasket numbers yet, but that's probably what I'll have to do.

Our exchange rate is making stuff in the USA and Europe look rather expensive at the moment unfortunately.

Quick edit: Forgot to say how jealous I am of all you guys over there who get such choice on where to buy stuff. My nearest Suzuki dealer is a pain to get to and no motorcycle retailers here are open on Sundays which is the only time I can ever get to go visit them...

[pete]

Ok, I'm currently going through the parts fiche on Alpha Sports but I can't find a part number for the crankcase gasket.

I'm assuming here (and going by what I can see on mine) that there is a gasket that sits between the crankcase halves, but there's nothing listed on the crankcase page for this.

There's only 1 gasket listed on that page and it appears that it sits underneath a bolt.

Anyone have any tips on this?

[gearhead13]

There is no gasket to go between the two crankcase halves, some sort of sealer is used on the outer edges, like suzukibond or threebond.

[Nessism]

The case halfs have sealer inbetween, no gasket. Look for Threebond 1104 or 1194, it's basically the same stuff used on the engines when new. http://z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=178

[pete]

Errr yeah... just opened my manual and guess what it says? Perhaps I should start reading before typing in future

Thanks guys.

[Matchless]

Not OEM as you want, but I have had good results from using Athena from Parts'nmore. They have some 450 gasket sets here https://www.partsnmore.com/cat_index...ategory=engine

[Nessism]

Does anyone know what gaskets and seals come in the Suzuki kit? I'm rebuilding a GS1000 engine and people have been bashing aftermarket gasket kits pretty bad lately.

[Matchless]

Does anyone know what gaskets and seals come in the Suzuki kit? I'm rebuilding a GS1000 engine and people have been bashing aftermarket gasket kits pretty bad lately.

Nessism, I was quite pleased with the GS1000G 80-81 Athena gasket set from partsnmore. Mine was listed as lot number 20060525 and once I had sorted out my confusion with the latest head gasket spec that was included, all was well. All the o-rings are also included but no oil seals these I just bought as required from a bearing supplier seperately
I cannot vouch for an older spec set which I know uses the more well known type of head gasket as discovered in my quest.
Hope this helps (the price was a very attractive $61 for a 61 piece set)

[Nessism]

Nessism, I was quite pleased with the GS1000G 80-81 Athena gasket set from partsnmore. Mine was listed as lot number 20060525 and once I had sorted out my confusion with the latest head gasket spec that was included, all was well. All the o-rings are also included but no oil seals these I just bought as required from a bearing supplier seperately
I cannot vouch for an older spec set which I know uses the more well known type of head gasket as discovered in my quest.
Hope this helps (the price was a very attractive $61 for a 61 piece set)

Matchless,

What do you mean regarding "latest head gasket spec"?

It's the head gasket that concerns me with aftermarket kits, not everything else. Is the Athena head gasket fiber composite or multi layer metal type?

[doctorgonzo]

I bought the Athena set before I saw all the bashing. Not installed yet, we'll see.