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Front pipe gaskets - is nothing easy ?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I thought I would fit the four round copper composit gaskets into the cylinder head but they do not seem to just drop in like I expected.
Now the gaskets I have came with the bike so they might not be the right ones.
Are they usually such a tight fit - do I need to drift them into place with a suitable socket or what?
Bryanj:
They should push in, are you sure the old ones are out
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Yes old one I removed with a lever. The ones I have must be cheapos or the wrong ones. I guess I'll need some from DS.
Nurse Julie:
--- Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on January 17, 2022, 03:08:46 PM ---Yes old one I removed with a lever. The ones I have must be cheapos or the wrong ones. I guess I'll need some from DS.
--- End quote ---
Many moons ago I had the same issue. I had purchased 4 new gaskets from DS and they were about 2-3mm too big on the OD. I asked DS and they confirmed they were the correct ones. I bought an aftermarket set from elsewhere and they fitted perfectly.
smoothoperator:
Mine came with the NE gasket set and are very tight, got one in but I have left 3 others half in half out for another day. There is paint in there from when I sprayed the head which may be an issue. I have some unused spares in ancient packaging which are of a different design, they look like they might have asbestos or similar in.
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