RTV on Side cover gaskets or No?

I Received my left side cover gasket for my 1978 kz200 yesterday. Im wondering if I need to use rtv on either side of the gasket before I put it install the left side case cover?

This is a wet side on this bike.

So...Thin film on both sides of the gasket or put it on without it?

Thanks

I used a film of the black ultra high temp gasket maker stuff on mine. Theoretically, you shouldn't need it, but I hate oil leaks.

You shouldn't need any thing if you have gasket. If you do use some use a small amount. dont want to clog any oil passages

never use rtv silicone where it can get to the internals of your engine.it can and will plug oil passages.use 1104/1194,yamabond,kawabond etc.,they are the same.

I Ended up using a thin coat of gasket tack on either side of the gasket.

I am going to ket it sit for a few days before I refill the oil. Should be good to go.

Thanks for all the help!!


Hopefully I can be riding this dang thing before the weeks ou!

I use my favorite Permatex Aviation Gasket sealant. Its a alcahol based black goo that stays pliable and keeps oil in and water out. Has a brush aplicater and easy clean up.Sorry about my spelling. I cant no how to spel:lol: :laugh:

Permatex Copper gasket spray....

Crap is Magic and your gaskets don't seem to bake/stick to the engine case surfaces after being run for awhile....

Just spray both sides of your gasket a couple thin coats and after a couple of minutes flash time to become tacky, install....

I used this on my cylinder & head gaskets as well... Not one leak what so ever....

I've not tried the Copper spray. Looks interesting.

My recommendation is Parmatex Black gasket sealer. It remains pliable and doesn't require a BFH and BFC to open your cases again.