Looking For Images of Gaskets

[EmmCee]

Hey yall. I'm hoping someone out there can help me out.

I have a 1982 GS650E that needs pretty much all new gaskets. I would like to cut my own on my die cutter, but I haven't been able to find proper images online of the gaskets.

I was hoping someone out there has a set and they would be willing to take some good photos of them with a ruler by them (metric side up please).

I'd be happy to make you a set of gaskets as well for the trouble. I can even cut head gaskets if you're good with using copper.

[Nessism]

What gasket material are you thinking of using? The OEM gaskets, like base gaskets, side cover gaskets, and similar, used a thin but firm material, covered with some sort of clear sealer/shellac material. Valve cover gaskets used a thicker material. Still firm, but not coated. Most aftermarket gasket materials are not a match for these materials. They tend to be soft and spongy. And a copper head gasket is likely to weep oil. The old type head gaskets are thick graphite composite material, and the newer versions are MLS. You can't cut out a gasket like these. Copper may work, but don't be surprised if you get some weeping.

[EmmCee]

Ive done it 100 times before and it's always worked. The gasket material I have is a stiffer fiber sheet that i got from FelPro a long while back. Cant remember the exact name of the stuff and the copper i use for the head gaskets is heat treated and super soft, once you torque everything to spec it seals up very nicely. I've done it on everything from a Chevy 350 to a brigs and Stratton.

EDIT: Karropak is what it's called

[Nessism]

Here is a good thread describing making a copper head gasket. Take note of the discussions regarding rubber seals for the oil passages around the outer studs.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/technical-forums/-4-cylinder-engine-drivetrain-clutch/91238-cu-head-gasket

My personal experience with Athena aftermarket gaskets, particularly the base gasket, have left me very gunshy about any gaskets other than OEM for that critical application. Side cover gaskets, even a valve cover gasket, are far easier to replace, and don't require major surgery.

[first timer]

this guy on ebay has already beat you to it. They are reasonably priced and you could buy a set and scan them to do your own in the future.

https://www.ebay.com/str/redeyeridermotorsports

[EmmCee]

this guy on ebay has already beat you to it. They are reasonably priced and you could buy a set and scan them to do your own in the future.

https://www.ebay.com/str/redeyeridermotorsports

Yeah problem with that is, if he made any mistakes, I'd just be copying them into mine.

[first timer]

Yeah problem with that is, if he made any mistakes, I'd just be copying them into mine.

It is a risk, but the gaskets i got from him were spot on. You can always buy the 15 dollar gasket and place on your engine part to confirm fitment prior to scanning the gasket.

You can also put your engine part gasket surface down and scan them on a flat bed scanner or use a camera setup on a tripod to create your own gaskets without buying ones.

From my perspective what you want to do is a lot of work/time for less than 100 dollars worth of gaskets you can just order.