rjg1985 Posted May 19, 2010 #1 Posted May 19, 2010 Check out the following link. Has anyone here used these and is that a good price for a complete set? http://www.oldbikebarn.com/V-Max-XVZ1300-Athena-Engine-Gasket-Set;jsessionid=0a010a5c1f439c545b660eb94391950a94f545f08879.e3eSchuLcheTe34Pa38Ta38Lb3r0?sc=12&category=74302
Condor Posted May 19, 2010 #2 Posted May 19, 2010 Buy 'm as you need 'm. Most of those will get tossed....
dingy Posted May 19, 2010 #3 Posted May 19, 2010 This same kit is on ebay for $216.99 + $12.00 ship Ebay item # 360193981068 Link is below, but ebay links usually don't work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-1200-VENTURE-ATHENA-COMPLETE-GASKET-SET-83-85-/360193981068?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53dd3bfa8c I tried Condor's theory of buy as you need and ended up spending far more than this. Gary
warthogcrewchief Posted May 20, 2010 #4 Posted May 20, 2010 I know a place that has them for $165 + shipping. https://www.partsnmore.com/cat_index.php?model=VMAX&category=engine
Condor Posted May 20, 2010 #5 Posted May 20, 2010 I tried Condor's theory of buy as you need and ended up spending far more than this. Gary Depends on what you're going to do. If you're doing a frame off restoration, then of course buy the assortment. Most folks can get by with clutch, middle gear, stator, and valve cover gaskets, and not all at once.....
rjg1985 Posted May 20, 2010 Author #6 Posted May 20, 2010 My 85 has a weak #2 cylinder. I picked up an engine from an 83 for $130.00 with the carbs. I want to do a complete rebuild of that engine and put it in the 85. The 85 runs good even with the bad cylinder but I want it to be 100%.
Condor Posted May 20, 2010 #7 Posted May 20, 2010 My 85 has a weak #2 cylinder. I picked up an engine from an 83 for $130.00 with the carbs. I want to do a complete rebuild of that engine and put it in the 85. The 85 runs good even with the bad cylinder but I want it to be 100%. Nice price on the '83.. What's the matter with #2 ?
rjg1985 Posted May 20, 2010 Author #8 Posted May 20, 2010 #2 has low compression, 65 psi. I had the valve clearence checked and adjusted on all four. Then a leakdown test pointed to the rings.
Condor Posted May 20, 2010 #9 Posted May 20, 2010 #2 has low compression, 65 psi. I had the valve clearence checked and adjusted on all four. Then a leakdown test pointed to the rings. Gotcha....
stuckonstupid Posted May 21, 2010 #10 Posted May 21, 2010 Hi I've been looking for the valve cover gaskets. Anybody have any clues where I can find a good set cheap and if there are any tips on putting them on. Thanks for the help. Ken
mbrood Posted May 21, 2010 #11 Posted May 21, 2010 Valve cover gasket $20.69 plus freight... item #32 26H-11193-00-00 https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html don't forget to get 8 each for each cover... 302GH-1111G-00-00 RUBBER, MOUNT 1 Mine looked ok from a mechanics eye but when compared to a new one it was obvious the old ones were crushed and brittle. $2.14 each.
dingy Posted May 21, 2010 #12 Posted May 21, 2010 2nd gen valve cover gaskets will also fit 1st gen motors. $17.80 apiece + shipping from http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=47209&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2000&fveh=943 Item #35 They have a lip around the gasket that makes them easier to install supposedly. I didn't use them as I thought they would not be as cosmetically attractive with lip, since I was exposing the motor with the Bikini mod to side covers. Gary
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