gaskets?

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aloha450x
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gaskets?

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first can the head gasket be reused? also the dimple goes up or down? i think up but cant remember. and also what cylinder gaskets do you guys use. or does it matter? i know if you use anything but oem on 4 strokes you are asking for problems. thanks guys
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nobody?
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OEM rules

Yes, you can reuse the shim style headgaskets gaskets BUT you are looking for trouble.
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roger dat bob!! that's what I thought I just see tons of gasket kits on ebay and none are oem
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Dont waste your money on aftermarket seals, gaskets or bearings!! OEM all the way...
Faster then Speedy Gonzalez, slower then the Road Runner!!! MEEP MEEP

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M.F.D.B. wrote:Dont waste your money on aftermarket seals, gaskets or bearings!! OEM all the way...
:wink:
And many times OEM costs less too...SH is a great place to order stuff like that.
Say hallo to my little friend, Mr. CR 500.
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Even cheaper Aftermarket ends up costing more in the long run!!
Faster then Speedy Gonzalez, slower then the Road Runner!!! MEEP MEEP

2002 CR80
1999 Cr500
2003 CR250R
2005 CRF250R
2006 YZ450F
2005 CBR1000RR
1997 Banshee
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