;) gasket set for engine re-build

are there any other sources for a gasket set other than HD?

what type of gasket material is used?

i have cut my own gaskets before for thermostats, and the like.
i would not look forward to cutting an entire gasket set, but it may be worth my time instead of forking over more $$$ to HD

Cometic? Thought I'd seen someone doing a rebuild that might have gotten them from there. Not sure if it was just a top end set or full though.

cometic has a full set, there was another one but I can't remember what it was offhand

Admittedly, i don't know all that much about what i am doing by taking on a rebuild of this 1125 engine. i got the manuals and have watched the EBROficcial youtube video of the 1190 build like a hundred times, but am stil trying to figure out the details and practical appication of skills/knowledge. like how or from whom to get a gasket set. (other than HD)

i only see full kits from cometic for blast and XB. i'm talkking the green paper-y gaskets on the 1125 rotax side cases and what not. i figured i could try to get some thinner head gaskets from EBR and maybe raise compression ratio just a touch.
(i dunno if this is possible or if i am mistaken about OEM head gasket thicknesses) -i know it's not an '1190'-

i hope i don't have to remove the heads/jugs and split the cases.

Several of the HD dealers that sponsor these forums need support too. You could do it all by email and never have to set foot inside a dealership. Works for me.

Does EBR have this kind of stuff available that maybe they can't put on their website? Send them an email.

I'd send a message to erik over facebook and he'll probably tell you where he gets his

Several of the HD dealers that sponsor these forums

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Im pretty damn sure theres not one dealership that sponsor us, see most theses people to the right --------------------------->
They sponsor.

I have heard that "James" gaskets are very good in quality, and priced right.

i could try to get some thinner head gaskets from EBR and maybe raise compression ratio just a touch.

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how muh would thinner gaskets affect compression? How much would this affect power? I have heard about doing this but never have heard if it really makes a difference

i hope i don't have to remove the heads/jugs and split the cases.

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Going on the assumption that you intend to rebuild the motor and depending on why, splitting the cases would probably be required. Just a compression bump would require dropping the motor, pulling the heads and cylinders and then replace the gaskets. Without more info on WHY you want to rebuild it, it's tough to really say how much work you're in for.

If you've never rebuilt a motor, you're in for a LOT of work, especially the first time around. I've done quite a few over the years and it does get easier after you've done a couple, but the first one is not going to be super easy. Done properly, you're going to end up spending a small fortune on specialized tools such as calipers, micrometers, telescopic snap gauges and then various other engine tools. Ring compressors are handy, although you could get away with using only one. Want to really dial the motor in right? You'll need a wheel for indexing the crank, a positive stop or dial indicator.

If you go for it, have fun, take LOTS of pics and BAG EVERYTHING WITH LABELS, unless you've got a photographic memory. Also plan on having plenty of space to work and lots of time. The video from EBR is deceptive for it's speed. They mechanic doing the build knows EXACTLY what he's doing and has probably done hundreds of them, if not thousands.

Loki: "these forums"

Plural: this isn't the only forum.

It would be good to have a better idea of what you want to do. d_adams is right, although I don't think you really need to get into that much expense. If you knew enough to blueprint an engine, you wouldn't be asking these questions.

Invest in muffin trays for an engine dissembly. You'll need at least 3 for the top end. Put part or parts in each muffin in order to keep things organized.

i still have yet to open it up and see what is and what is not damaged







i have re-built (2) small block v-8's with my dad, a small 2-stroke a few times on my own, but never a transmission.
and never a rotax anything.

i probably should have trown in some emoticons after the youtube video reference.
i do have all the manuals. i wouldn't even consider re-building with out them.

Here you go. This will give you an idea of what your looking at.

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-1125R/Setting-a-street-1125R-up-to-drag-race/3/

The HD/Buell kit has everything but the exhaust gaskets. Cometic is a good source if you want to play with head gasket thickness.

i hope i don't have to remove the heads/jugs and split the cases.

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It's hard to tell from your pics as they are so close to the motor. I can't tell if that is the right side case or right side large cover.

how muh would thinner gaskets affect compression? How much would this affect power? I have heard about doing this but never have heard if it really makes a difference

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Yes it makes a difference as does changing the base gaskets. The link I posted above to my motor build has a blurb in it about the two different compression ratios I can obtain with just a head gasket change. More compression loosely equals more power. Of course there is a lot more to it.