New head gasket

[paddle]

Hi I'm going to remove the head from my blandit 12 to re machine the exhaust studs.i have been told that you can re use the head gasket with giving it a coat of primer is that right.if a new head gasket is needed do I go genuine or are there decent pattern ones available 

Thanks 

[TonyGee]

i know some reuse them,  F.B.o.A.B. does and not had any problems, personally i would use a new one. 

[Gixer1460]

If the gasket was relatively new i'd be tempted but one that is squished and work hardened through years of use can't be trusted with just a bit of primer. Unless used for all out racing, then pattern gaskets are suitable alternative to OEM.

[TonyGee]

just think of all the work involved in taking a head off and putting it back on.  you fire it up and a few miles down the road theirs a leak !!!!!  is it worth the risk ?  and be  careful about the front oil drain tubes, they tend to leak sometimes form the top O ring. they are worth replacing as well BUT use OEM seals as they are an odd size. 

[paddle]

4 x drain o rings and 6 x head o rings £76.was a little surprised with the cost 

[TonyGee]

18 minutes ago, paddle said:

4 x drain o rings and 6 x head o rings £76.was a little surprised with the cost 

suzuki prices take the fecking piss 

[Spazpecker]

That's extortionate! 

[Swiss Toni]

35 minutes ago, paddle said:

4 x drain o rings and 6 x head o rings £76.was a little surprised with the cost 

Always wait until Robinsons have a sale on certain model spares, then ... buy in bulk!

[clivegto]

I have reused them by spraying primer on them after seeing Gary do it on hear years ago. When buying new I use Cometic head gaskets, only use Suzuki O rings though. 

[Dezza]

It's the cost of the o'rings that wind me up too . Getting gaskets at reasonable prices is easier. I got a NOS OEM 1100 slabby head gasket for 20 quid a while back so just keep looking.

[TonyGee]

the suzuki drain tube O ring are a weird size, im sure someone in the universe does the same size at a fraction of the price ?  somebody supplies suzuki with them very cheap !!!!   

[rodneya]

Does anybody use the copper head gaskets?

[Gixer1460]

Yes!

[Joseph]

Xexpress does OEM parts at a discounted price, all my suzuki parts i get from them

[clivegto]

37 minutes ago, Joseph said:

Xexpress does OEM parts at a discounted price, all my suzuki parts i get from them

Got a link ? 

[Joseph]

16 hours ago, clivegto said:

Got a link ? 

It looks shady as hell but it's a serious supplier. Not sure how it will work out price wise since Brexit however

https://www.xexpress.fr/

Edited April 15, 2021 by Joseph