franky
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:19 PM |
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Where to get sump gaskets...
Thought I'd get away with using my original sump gasket.... hence why i'm now looking for a zx12r sump gasket
Can't seem to find anywhere to buy one...... Any ideas?
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BenB
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:21 PM |
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I've used bike bandit in the states in the past. Cheap (especially considering the exchange rate)....
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mark chandler
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:28 PM |
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I just used a very fine smear of sump sealant from halfords, the joy of bike engines is the quality of the castings so only a tiny amount required.
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franky
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:29 PM |
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Good price bar the fact post is $50
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hobbsy
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:30 PM |
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If using some kind of sealant using it very sparingly as Mark said as excess sealant clogging the oil pickup filter is a common cause of engine
failure apparently.
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Browny
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:31 PM |
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Whats wrong with your local Kawasaki main dealer? I've just bought a clutch cover gasket for my zzr1400 engine, £15.00 and they had it in stock
the following day.
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eddbaz
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:39 PM |
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As above,local kawasaki dealers can supply required gaskets.
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franky
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:42 PM |
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I'll give them a call tomorrow.... if its overly priced i'll use sealant.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 09:54 PM |
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Use the correct gasket unless you can afford a new engine. Saving a few pounds in this case is a bad idea.
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MautoK
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| posted on 11/10/09 at 11:32 PM |
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I've had gasket paper and NBC from these folks to make my own autobox sump gasket and
others. If the old one can be used as a pattern it's easy.
John.
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 12/10/09 at 07:00 AM |
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You can use Gasket compoind, but make sure you dont put too much on so it squishes out on the inside. Even a little bit can clog up your filters and
oilways and its a nighmare to get out.
Personally, id try and find the gasket as you are. Longer waiting time, but you know its done properly.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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franky
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| posted on 12/10/09 at 08:52 AM |
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£13.64 from Kawasaki
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P ?
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| posted on 12/10/09 at 11:48 AM |
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i got a busa gasket from main dealers at 12.95 so worth giving them a call
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MautoK
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| posted on 12/10/09 at 08:07 PM |
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Gasket paper is typically £1.00 per 255x480mm sheet. 
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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