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So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« on: January 04, 2013, 02:14:41 pm »
When I pulled the reed valve on my 87 I noticed there were no gaskets but I just received gaskets for it from hpr. The oem schematic dosent show any gaskets either.  What gives?
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2013, 03:17:59 pm »
the rubber boot acts as a gasket
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2013, 03:34:24 pm »
I always use a light skim coat of Ultra Grey on my intake gaskets and any motor with just the boot. I use it almost everywhere on my quads and at work.
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013, 03:48:33 pm »
I figuered the boot acts as a gasket, but why are the gaskets sold anyway if the stocker dosent use them. Are there problems with the stock boot sealing?
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2013, 03:51:25 pm »


They seal real good -  D? (pg)
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2013, 06:21:52 pm »
Ahhhh.. Looks like ill be using the gaskets.
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2013, 07:09:44 pm »
I wondered about the 87 aftermarket gaskets (intake) too. Never used them on any of the bikes and never had a leak. Make sure the intake is good and plyable, clean, flat cylinder mounting surface and a light coat of ultra grey.
    I would think using the gaskets would make one more place for a leak to occur.
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Re: So I pulled my reed valve aannd..
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2013, 12:32:25 pm »
Cometic makes intake gaskets for the 87 & the 88.

They are listed under different bikes but the PNs cross reference.

3 or 4 bucks a piece & reusable

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