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Valve Cover Gasket - Where to get one quick?

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My local dealer ordered me a gasket Wednesday and said I would have it today by 2, I checked today they tell me it won't be here til mid JULY!

I called a few online places trying to find a gasket for my 1979 GS425L, they were all out of stock, some had no ETA, others were 2-4 weeks.

I tried realgasket.com but they dont make one for my bike.:(

I am hoping someone can help me out, that's a lot of time to wait to take the 'new' bike out for an inaugural ride!

Just had a thought while writing, is it possible to just make my own gasket? What about some high temp RTV?

:pray:
 
Remember that a lot of suppliers are waiting for things now since the earthquake/tsunami in Japan affected a lot of factories.

From what I hear the RTV idea won't work that great but check out Basscliff's site for making your own gasket.
 
HOLY COW! How did I miss that, I read that site countless times since I joined to GS group! That just made my weekend!! Cheers to you!

Thank you!
 
I might just have one. Let me take a pic and if it the one that you need, $5.00 plus shipping.
But, I do like Don's technique. :clap:

Daniel
 
Thanks Daniel, if you get a chance that would be awesome if its the one I need!

I ended up making my own and got the bike on the road, not perfect but it works for the most part!
 
Is this the part number that you are after?

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Does it look like this?

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Daniel
 
Thanks Daniel, the one I need is part# 11173-44005, oh well worth a shot at least! Thanks for checking!
 
As others have suggested, failing everything else, just go out and buy a roll of gasket paper and make your own. Sometimes it's worth having a go, think of how much time it can save you by simply putting in a bit of effort to do things you otherwise wouldn't do.
 
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Yep thats what I did, cut my own, took time to get it cut to size but works and bike was on the road that afternoon!! Wooot!
 
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