gpz1100 MLS Cometic head gasket

[pluto]

Hi Folks, I need a new multi layer steel head gasket for my Gpz1100 with 1170 big bore kit, where is the best (cheapest) place to buy one these days?
Thanks
Dave

[KWACKERZ1]

Try Chris at Grumpy's he knows you so should give you a decent discount.

[Al]

Phil beat me to it. If he cant help there's Suzukiperformancespares, and Since Ray is supposed to have initiated this process, he might be worth a ring.
Dave do you know if they can be re-used? I have heard both a yes and a no to that question!!
AL

[scott]

Al. got mine from Ray Debben last time but can't remeber the cost.

[Julian_Boolean]

Phil beat me to it. If he cant help there's Suzukiperformancespares, and Since Ray is supposed to have initiated this process, he might be worth a ring.
Dave do you know if they can be re-used? I have heard both a yes and a no to that question!!
AL

Chris says the multi layer metal gaskets can be reused.
My one cost about £70, which sounds a lot, but the genuine Kawasaki pair of gaskets are £35ish and can't be reused.

[zed1015]

You can re-use them if the Viton coating is intact but you still risk a higher chance of failure over a new one.
They also prefer a smoother machined block and head finish to what you can get away with a conventional fibre gasket so a pitted surface would benefit from a light skim to guarantee a perfect seal.

[pluto]

Thanks all - no one was answering their phone today so will try again tomorrow. This gasket is for my old B2 motor - the engine I was having all the trouble with now has a MLS gasket in it and has remained leak free for quite some time, long may that continue.

[Al]

Im sure there will be plenty about but if you get stuck i have a brand new one here you can have and replace in youre own time.
AL

[pluto]

Thanks Al, sorted with that but got other probs that mean the motot cant go back ytogether yet.