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Head Gaskets

#1 PostAuthor: PhilMill63 » Mon May 26, 2025 4:12 pm

Hi all, any feedback on the Z Power pattern head gaskets? are they ok? I have a genuine O ring but being tight there is a massive difference in the cost of genuine and pattern gaskets.

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Re: Head Gaskets

#2 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Mon May 26, 2025 6:33 pm

I've found their pattern gaskets sets to be garbage in recent years.
I'ev always found Vesrah to be much better.
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Re: Head Gaskets

#3 PostAuthor: PhilMill63 » Mon May 26, 2025 7:33 pm

Thanks for that, any idea where I can get the Vesrah one? do you stock them?

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#4 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Mon May 26, 2025 9:02 pm

PhilMill63 wrote:Thanks for that, any idea where I can get the Vesrah one? do you stock them?
Phil

Sorry no we don't strock gasket sets.

Also Athena are good.
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.

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Re: Head Gaskets

#5 PostAuthor: PhilMill63 » Tue May 27, 2025 6:40 pm

152 views and one person has replied, I dont see the point of bothering on this forum or club anymore, I have tried to get help a few times and no replies. I'm pleased other marques owners clubs and forums are not like this one. what a waste of time.
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Re: Head Gaskets

#6 PostAuthor: relisysxx » Tue May 27, 2025 7:29 pm

Bloody hell, it was on for a whole day! Shame on you all for not dropping everything to reply!!

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#7 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Tue May 27, 2025 7:32 pm

PhilMill63 wrote:152 views and one person has replied, I dont see the point of bothering on this forum or club anymore, I have tried to get help a few times and no replies. I'm pleased other marques owners clubs and forums are not like this one. what a waste of time.

Wow!
I've generally found the opposite. One of the best clubs I've ever been a member of.
http://www.airevalleyclassics.co.uk
10% discount code Z1OCTEN
Keyster rebuild kits & carburettor spares - airscrews, jets, needles, starter plungers & gaskets.
Also petrol/ethanol proof float bowl gaskets. IMD pistons preferred seller.

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Re: Head Gaskets

#8 PostAuthor: r3sc » Tue May 27, 2025 7:56 pm

I participate in a number of different forums for the different bikes I own and I find this one to be one of the best for help and advice. Having never purchased the pattern gasket sets in question, I for one am unable to comment on the quality. Maybe you should purchase the gaskets and form your own opinion and then you could share it with those of us who don’t know the answer to your question which is why we’ve been unable to help you.

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#9 PostAuthor: Bill P » Wed May 28, 2025 8:01 am

Always thought this Forum was a helpful informative one sorry we couldn't answer your question fast enough :lol:
I buy my Gasket Sets from CRUZINIMAGE.NET and find them good quality good prices and fast delivery from Japan.

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Re: Head Gaskets

#10 PostAuthor: chrisNI » Wed May 28, 2025 8:22 am

PhilMill63 wrote:152 views and one person has replied, I dont see the point of bothering on this forum or club anymore, I have tried to get help a few times and no replies. I'm pleased other marques owners clubs and forums are not like this one. what a waste of time.


So you get a magazine and a forum for £12 renewal… you think that’s bad value? Also the magazine is full of contact phone numbers lots of helpful people willing to give advice the old fashioned way.

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Re: Head Gaskets

#11 PostAuthor: chrisu » Thu May 29, 2025 12:22 pm

PhilMill63 wrote:152 views and one person has replied, I dont see the point of bothering on this forum or club anymore, I have tried to get help a few times and no replies. I'm pleased other marques owners clubs and forums are not like this one. what a waste of time.



Did Sir get out of the wrong side of the bed ? Bit of a drastic response................

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Re: Head Gaskets

#12 PostAuthor: Z1streetfighter71 » Thu May 29, 2025 12:26 pm

chrisu wrote:
PhilMill63 wrote:152 views and one person has replied, I dont see the point of bothering on this forum or club anymore, I have tried to get help a few times and no replies. I'm pleased other marques owners clubs and forums are not like this one. what a waste of time.



Did Sir get out of the wrong side of the bed ? Bit of a drastic response................


Maybe the early Gen Z's are riding vintage bikes now. :shock:
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Re: Head Gaskets

#13 PostAuthor: KeithZ1R » Thu May 29, 2025 5:01 pm

Any gasket is garbage if you dont prepare the mating surfaces correctly, and if you call Z Power and speak to them they will guide through the maze and assist in any way they can :D
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Re: Head Gaskets

#14 PostAuthor: Skid Mark » Thu May 29, 2025 7:09 pm

PhilMill63 wrote:152 views and one person has replied, I dont see the point of bothering on this forum or club anymore, I have tried to get help a few times and no replies. I'm pleased other marques owners clubs and forums are not like this one. what a waste of time.

I actually had attempted to reply, praising the vertues of a Cometic Head and cam cover gasket I got recently for a 1100A2, when the phone rang and I put down the ipad and forgot to finish! That was 2 or 3 nights ago! I read you comment and went looking for my reply to discover I hadn't posted it! :ooops :lol:

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Re: Head Gaskets

#15 PostAuthor: DeadZedDave » Sat May 31, 2025 7:22 am

Just wanted to say good bye and good luck - but probably too late now ......


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