Making head gaskets

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    Hello All,

    I know that head gaskets are no longer available for my '86 vf500f, and like to be prepared for future service. Have done much reading and I have found that copper head gaskets can be machined for direct replacements and would love to give it a try. (there is a site that does it professionally but have no problem havnig a go at doing it myself) Does anyone have an old front and rear head gasket that I could use to develop my cad/cam file from?


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    Will R. Seattle, WA.
     


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    Have you tried David Silver spares in England? They had a head gasket and valves for my '83 CB1100R
     


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    Parts n More still lists the gasket set for the VF500.

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    Copper and aluminum don't like each other.
     


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