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  • jsandidge
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    • Jun 2013
    • 1482
    • Norfolk, Virginia
    #1

    Valve adjustment done - finally

    Finally finished adjusting my valves. Easy job really, except for one thing. Removing all of the old gasket was a pita. What are your thoughts on coating the new gasket so this is easier next time? Graphite anti-sieze, grease, vaseline, WD-40? I've heard of people using all of the above, which is best?
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    • Agemax
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      • Apr 2008
      • 8371
      • plymouth uk
      #2
      a thin smear of any of the above will work ok, except WD40, not a good idea.
      1978 GS1085.

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        • BassCliff
          #3
          Hi,

          Yes, buy using plain old axle grease on your OEM valve cover gasket, it should last for at least 2 or 3 checks if you're careful. For the 850s I also like the Real Gaskets, but those are a little finicky. They will last for years of checks if properly cared for.


          Thank you for your indulgence,

          BassCliff

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            • GSXR7ED
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              #4
              Wait...coating the gasket with grease is recommended? I'm on it!


              Ed
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                • SVSooke
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Agemax
                  a thin smear of any of the above will work ok, except WD40, not a good idea.
                  Funny I've read here WD40 IS good,so often that's what I used on the 1000's valve cover gasket.Time will tell I guess.

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                    • JTGS850GL
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                      • Aug 2013
                      • 9735
                      • GA
                      #6
                      Originally posted by BassCliff
                      For the 850s I also like the Real Gaskets, but those are a little finicky. They will last for years of checks if properly cared for.
                      I've read that the Real Gaskets can have issues with squishing out if torqued a little too tight. Is this what you're referring to as "finicky"? It's one of the reasons I went with a stock gasket instead.
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                        • tkent02
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                          • Jan 2006
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                          #7
                          Originally posted by SVSooke
                          Funny I've read here WD40 IS good,so often that's what I used on the 1000's valve cover gasket.Time will tell I guess.
                          His it been coming off OK eah time?
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                            • Frank Z.
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                              • Sep 2009
                              • 1458
                              • Austin, TX
                              #8
                              Have used WD40 on OEM VC gasket. Off and on twice now with no issues. Third time's the charm i suppose
                              '80 GS1000ST
                              '92 ZX-11
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                                • 1980GS1000E
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                                  • Aug 2007
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                                  #9
                                  I used WD40 the last time, came off perfectly. This time, anti-sieze.
                                  Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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