Head gasket

[shifter]

Can someone  enlighten me if you have to anneal a copper head gasket  before refitting on a S90,   I have done previously  on a BSA 650 A10, not sure these days...

[Bryanj]

Yes but dont remember the small hondas having copper gaskets

[taysidedragon]

Pure copper gasket, yes. Annealing it softens it so seals better when head bolted down.

[shifter]

Yes Bryan there is a  very thin copper gasket not like the old brit bikes , it's so thin I'm wondering if it's soft enough not to anneal

[Bryanj]

No always anneal, just be carefull not to melt it!

[shifter]

Yes Bryan thoughts are the same as its  thin as tin foil, having  to wait for a replacement from the states as DS supplied one damaged from same place, will have sleep on it eh ...thanks for your input ..

[Bryanj]

Instead of using a torch put it on the hob when the boss isnt looking

[shifter]

 Ha ha Bribery  comes to mind , as that went down like lead balloon, I'll have try harder, it's food for thought Bryan thankyou for the Tip ..