I am usually against re using ANY gasket but I have heard mixed opinions. My current gaskets are hardened but no damage. What does everyone think?
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Soak them in a bowl of water overnight..they usually rehydrate and swell. Then they just squish out again when you reuse.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it. -
I reuse CV float bowl gaskets when they come off without tearing. I use a razor blade to remove them from the bowl. I have a harder time removing VM bowl gaskets so I hardly reuse them.Comment
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Re-use them if they're not torn - they won't leak. They don't function like a normal gasket as the fuel shouldn't be that high in the float bowls if your needle valves are sealing ok. They're just there for when the fuel slops back and forth under heavy braking or heavy acceleration.79 GS1000S
79 GS1000S (another one)
80 GSX750
80 GS550
80 CB650 cafe racer
75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my fatherComment
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they usually seal ok if they are not damaged or torn, especially around the bolt holes1978 GS1085.
Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!Comment
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Bill, Use the point of a fillet knife to get around the hard to reach spots with the razor blade.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I will sometimes spray them with WD40 and let them sit for a while to help them soften up and then you can generally get them to come off with out destroying themComment
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Put a daub of dielectric grease smeared between your thumb and forefinger and rub it on both sides of the new gaskets. It might have to be repeated to cover both sides with no excess left on the gaskets. It keeps them from sticking to the surfaces and makes working with the carburetors a lot easier the next time. It certainly keeps them in good enough shape to use if you have to take the bowls off several times while working on the carbs, but I would recommend replacement if they have been in service for a good while.Comment
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