Valve clearances = New Gasket?
 

Just a quick question.....I'm about to check the valve clearances on my k6 sv650s, will i need to replace the cylinder head gasket or can i just use the old one is its not damaged???

thanks

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Also, will i have to remove the radiator or can the clearances be checked without removing the rad?

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Rad must come off to get to the front im afraid.
But no, no gaskets involved just the cyclender head cover i believe.
Some one with more knowledge will be along soon though.

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Rocker cover gasket is silcon rubber, so won't need replacing

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Nope....actually was at spannermans today while he was doing this.

Take off and clean all surfaces well and then i believe you re-grease slap back on and tighten everything back up.

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Again dont take my word on the putting back together bit may need somthing else than rubber grease =s

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The cam cover has a rubber gasket which you can re-use so long as you don't damage it, I bought new (not cheap) but could have saved my money. Old or new, apply a little sealant where the half round sections fit in the head. I did not remove the rad completely, I may have tilted it forward; some time ago now and I don't have the best memory, but I think I removed the airbox and got some access from above. Hope this helps.

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Cheers for the info guys:thumbsup:

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TBH taking it off and replacing the coolant unless you did it recently cant hurt though and makes things less fidderly.

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Not grease young fella. A little silicone sealant around the cut outs. (These are the half moon shaped things).
Make sure you clean all the old sealant from the cylinder head, & the gasket itself before replacing the cover, or it'll probably leak.
If the gasket comes away from the cylinder head cover, hold it in place with a few drops of Superglue on the outside edge only.


Cheers.

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What he said ^^