That's how most part inventories work. I bought my bike from a dealer. Both of us knew the head gaskets were bad. They couldn't do it, but I could.
No matter how you slice it, I did the dirty deed with a tested and proven OEM gasket. And, it cost me around $100. Its not that hard to do.
That's funny. I remember buying 2 front head gaskets, modifying one to seal the rear, and completing my project only 4 months ago. Musta been...
Take a look at this link. Engine Sealing: High Performance Head Gaskets: Engine Builder The copper gasket has a hard time sealing coolant...
It's hard to say because it depends on your riding style and application. Copper is a very malleable material, that's why it seals so well....
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The rear head gasket is exactly the same as the front head gasket except for the extra tab that has a...
I just looked up the rear head gaskets (85 VF500F) on powersportspro.com. This is what came up: 8 Loading... SKU: 12252-MJ8-010 GASKET, RR....
Before you spend too much money, make sure you can get the head gaskets. I just replaced my head gaskets (85 VF500F) a few months ago....
My 85 VF500F has a threaded aluminum plug on the right side cover. A large flat screwdriver will remove it. Rotate the engine until the "TR" or...
Sometimes they build up an inventory, then stop making more. The rear head gasket inventory may have diminished quicker. Or, maybe the tooling...
If you are talking about the VF500F, the rear head gasket is discontinued. The only difference between the two gaskets is the added feature to...
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