Where to find big bore gasket kits?

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Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 04:52
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I need to change top end gaskets on my Z1000R2 ELR -83 because of bad compression etc. A complete engine gasket set would also work!

I have a 75mm cylinder bore (1166cc?) and the previous head gasket was 76,5mm.

Where can I find a complete top end gasket set for my bore? No luck on eBay...
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 05:03 - 27 Jan 2014 05:44
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Was ELR based off of the J-model engine platform, If so.....a J-model gasket will work. I would assume it was a J engine.

OK, here you go, some stuff for 83 ELR. I would call them to inquire about the oversized gaskets.
www.z1enterprises.com/ShopByCategory.asp...egory=01010104093206

These guys have a 76mm gasket for a J-model engine.
www.dynoman.net/engine/gaskets-cometic.html#kawa
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 05:03
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 06:02
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:blink: as far as I know no one sells a complete oversize bore gasket kit. :huh: you purchase the head and base gasket for your bore separately ..... :unsure:
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 09:56
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Yeah looks like I have to buy them separately.

What type of head gasket should I go with?
1-piece or 2-piece?
Paper type or copper?
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 09:58
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I believe that copper only works well if you have your cylinders O-ringed other wise a one-piece paper would be the way to go.

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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 10:00
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One piece COMETIC graphite head gasket.
Fill the cam tunnel 'O' ring groove with RTV and slice It flush with the barrel face once cured.
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 16:04
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PetterA wrote: I need to change top end gaskets on my Z1000R2 ELR -83 because of bad compression etc. A complete engine gasket set would also work!

I have a 75mm cylinder bore (1166cc?) and the previous head gasket was 76,5mm.

Where can I find a complete top end gasket set for my bore? No luck on eBay...
I happen to have a brand new base gasket that will work.

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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

27 Jan 2014 17:24
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How about a top end gasket kit for a gpz1100?
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

28 Jan 2014 08:18
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Thanks, looks like Z1enterprise have what I need (together with other things I need), although it´s a 2-piece gasket, does it make any difference as long as i have the cam tunnel gasket as well?
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Re: Where to find big bore gasket kits?

28 Jan 2014 15:02
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i would recommend going with a one piece gasket if possible.
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