Head gaskets question gs1000-1100

[kochic]

I have a GS1100GK engine that need a new head gasket.
I have a GS1100G vesrah full set with the multi layers steel head gasket.I used MLS head gasket on other bike with no worries, but its the first time i replace a fiber head gasket with a MLS gasket.

I have 3 gs1000 nos oem 11141-49003 part number, its the model with the large middle opening for the oring.
Can i use them or the MLS is fine?
I will replace the egg shaped oring with OEM on the base gasket.
I have heard bad thing about vesrah but "only" here with the 2V stuff.
Thank you,
Marc

[Guest]

I'd use it.

[Nessism]

MLS is good. Just replace those O-rings (as you already know). And don't forget to torque it after you put some miles on the engine. Keep re-torquing until it stays tight between checks.

[kochic]

Thank you to both for the reply.
I will use it and torque the head after some heat cycle.
do you retorq it with the engine cold or hot?
Thanks,
Marc

[Guest]

Thank you to both for the reply.
I will use it and torque the head after some heat cycle.
do you retorq it with the engine cold or hot?
Thanks,
Marc

I've always done it on a cold motor but that's because I hate working on hot motors.
Good question.

[kochic]

same here,
Some things are better cold and other better hot.
Thanks Chef,
marc