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Head Gasket

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vaaprider:
The head gasket that came off the bike was all metal.  The new one that came with a kit only has a metal ring the rest is synthetic.  Should I chuck the new gasket and get an all metal one like what was on it?

BDI:
yes the fiber gaskets are bad news. They like to blow in the area of the head stay. The thick fiber gasket allows the head to flex and will lead to head gasket failer.

vaaprider:
Thanks, that is what I figured.

kxraptor:
yep,sadly i just found this out too

edgar_kx3:
hey i have a question my 500 is 80 over, and iam having problems getting a 80 over head gasket, i put a metal one on it that was for stock and it blowed it just in a couple rides!! any advice??

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