where can I get valve cover

[gord]

gaskets for 1984 xvz12

 

and is there an easy way to change them

 

thanks

Gord

[Flyinfool]

I got mine at the local stealersip.

Get the set of 16 valve cover bolt seals as long as you are going to be in there.

 

I have read on here that you can use the 2nd gen gaskets and they actually work better than the correct ones. I'm sure that someone that knows the full facts on this will chime in soon.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Gord,

I get a pretty good price brake from Yamaha for "my little shop by the creek" If I can help you with the Valve Cover Gaskets or the bolt seals PM me. Also flyinfool is correct, the Second Gen. Valve Cover Gaskets work much better on a First Gen. than the stock First Gen. Gaskets. This is not a pretty job, it's a bit messy and you do a lot of "jiggling" with the Valve Covers to get them on and off, but the results are well worth the trouble.

Earl