Gasket sets?

Buellxb Forum

Help Support Buellxb Forum:

As an eBay Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Man you guys rock I really appreciate it. No matter what time I post there always seems to be a speedy answer with great info. Great bunch of guys you all are!
 
Silverrider said:
If John says it fits , It Fits!!!!!! He knows best !!!View attachment 8079
Click to expand...

thanks for the kind words. appreciate that.
midway: i highly recommend you try and know what the hell you're talking about before you chime in on these threads. this poor guy simply wants to know if the James part # i gave him is correct for his year and model. IT IS! any info i post on this board is CORRECT based on actual usage, accessing dealer part numbers thru the dealer system, personal experience. it is NOT based on EBAY automated "fitment" charts. i could care less what he buys or where he buys it but when i post up information on here i can assure you it is CORRECT. capiche?
 
got some question while i wait for gaskets to arrive. Assuming its only my top rocker leaking, do i replace both front and rear; only rear is leaking. Do i replace top and bottom? Lastly, maybe this will make more sense when I have the engine opened, but what are all the rest of these gaskets for? haha..

The ones i have pointed to, are the only ones i need for the top? Also are these intake manifold gaskets? Also, ive read to use Hylomar/Permatex; a very light coat on the gasket, and then place it in. Is this correct?

gasket.jpg
 
Last edited:
i also have the blue set of James intake gaskets. Should i use the blue ones or the ones that came in this kit? Do i put sealant on the intake gaskets as well? or do those just go straight in?
 
Do both rocker boxes cause I'd hate for you to have to go through this AGAIN. It's not necessary but great insurance you won't have to rotate the engine again for a while....... Hopefully.
Use the James, if you haven't noticed, they have a reputation of being the best.
If you're repairing a rocker box leak just replace those gaskets associated with the leak. As you take the rocker box apart it will be easy to see what needs to be replaced.
Follow the service manual and you should have no issue.
Start researching rocker box gasket how to threads and videos. Use the service manual as you step by step rocker box gasket replacement bible and any vids or threads you find for inhanced visual reference.
I sincerely hope this puts you at ease, seems like you're a little stressed about this repair.
Take your time and you should have no problems.
 
tokinbuller said:
i also have the blue set of James intake gaskets. Should i use the blue ones or the ones that came in this kit? Do i put sealant on the intake gaskets as well? or do those just go straight in?
Click to expand...

The blue gaskets are thicker and they will bent the gaskets clamps. I used black gaskets from the kit once I had figured out the blue does not fit properly. But some people use blue. I did not use any sealant on the intake gaskets.
 
Last edited:
He's asking about his rocker box gaskets.
But if there is an intake leak, replacing with the blue James gaskets is a good idea. I used them on my bike the LAST time I did intake seals. They're not the easiest to fit, due to the thickness, but if you take your time the extra effort is well worth it.
I coat matting surfaces with a light coat holymer blue when replacing seals. Due more to hold the new gaskets in place and I figure it doesn't hurt to have a little extra insurance against leaks.
test for an intake leak prior to taking on the extra work. It's not a ton of work but it does take a little finesse.
Google buell xb intake seal test for more info.
 
Chicknstripn said:
Do both rocker boxes cause I'd hate for you to have to go through this AGAIN. It's not necessary but great insurance you won't have to rotate the engine again for a while....... Hopefully.
Use the James, if you haven't noticed, they have a reputation of being the best.
If you're repairing a rocker box leak just replace those gaskets associated with the leak. As you take the rocker box apart it will be easy to see what needs to be replaced.
Follow the service manual and you should have no issue.
Start researching rocker box gasket how to threads and videos. Use the service manual as you step by step rocker box gasket replacement bible and any vids or threads you find for inhanced visual reference.
I sincerely hope this puts you at ease, seems like you're a little stressed about this repair.
Take your time and you should have no problems.
Click to expand...

Thats what i figured, mine as well do both since im there, and get the stock ones out. I do have the James set, got it last night.
I have a few threads posted on pg 1 i am following, and have the service manual as well.

Though this is my first time doing this repair, not necessarly stressed just want to make sure i have all the right stuff, info i can :)
 
Chicknstripn said:
He's asking about his rocker box gaskets.
But if there is an intake leak, replacing with the blue James gaskets is a good idea. I used them on my bike the LAST time I did intake seals. They're not the easiest to fit, due to the thickness, but if you take your time the extra effort is well worth it.
I coat matting surfaces with a light coat holymer blue when replacing seals. Due more to hold the new gaskets in place and I figure it doesn't hurt to have a little extra insurance against leaks.
test for an intake leak prior to taking on the extra work. It's not a ton of work but it does take a little finesse.
Google buell xb intake seal test for more info.
Click to expand...

i am mainly referring to my rocker box gaskets, but i figured while im there, to do the intake seals as well, and replace all stock components with the James stuff.

I unfortuanely can only get the permatex stuff in my area, so i plan on using that on the rocker gaskets. should i use this on the intake seals as well?
 
YES
I used it liberally there and just wiped the excess off when done.
Do you have Allen wrenches with the ball ends? Or rounded ends, not sure the technical name for them. You'll need a 1/4in Allen to get two of the bolts on the intake flanges off. I can't quite remember which one but one of those Allen bolts is a bit tricky.
Take your time, plan on spending a Saturday afternoon on the repair, and good luck!
 
Have had my bike apart for over a month waiting to order gaskets, "been really busy" , but finally ordered my second James gasket kit... Now let's hope when I'm done we don't have any extra parts left over!
 
Second set huh? That's sucks. I just finished about 2 hours ago. Started around 11am. Did the rocker, and used the big blue gaskets on my intake, cleaned the heck out of the TB, replaced the front isolator since it was all cracked up. Replaced sparks and wires. Ran s new throttle cable through. And then painted the frame black lol.

I gotta say, this site an people here are awesome. Gathered all the info, parts, how to - all from here.
 
tokinbuller said:
Second set huh? That's sucks. I just finished about 2 hours ago. Started around 11am. Did the rocker, and used the big blue gaskets on my intake, cleaned the heck out of the TB, replaced the front isolator since it was all cracked up. Replaced sparks and wires. Ran s new throttle cable through. And then painted the frame black lol.

I gotta say, this site an people here are awesome. Gathered all the info, parts, how to - all from here.
Click to expand...

I'm about to do the same job. I'm actually doing a fan because oil seepage blew it up. So while I'm doing the fan and rocker gaskets, I also ordered plugs, plug wires, and the 02 sensor. I JUST replaced the battery and voltage regulator, and realized my clutch cable guide was broken (so I got the good one to replace that, too). I'm a little intimidated by the scope of this job, frankly......but I'm sure that once I do it, I'll know the bike a lot better. Just hope I don't F**K anything up!

Warner
 
Webbie said:
I'm about to do the same job. I'm actually doing a fan because oil seepage blew it up. So while I'm doing the fan and rocker gaskets, I also ordered plugs, plug wires, and the 02 sensor. I JUST replaced the battery and voltage regulator, and realized my clutch cable guide was broken (so I got the good one to replace that, too). I'm a little intimidated by the scope of this job, frankly......but I'm sure that once I do it, I'll know the bike a lot better. Just hope I don't F**K anything up!

Warner
Click to expand...

It was my first time as well,working on this bike. Looks harder than it is trust me! dont get overwhelmed, just do one thing at a time, and peak at the step by step instructions that are linked in this thread.. I used the service manual for all the torque specs on reinstalling.

And yes, you will feel alot more comfortable messing with stuff after you complete this!
 
tokinbuller said:
It was my first time as well,working on this bike. Looks harder than it is trust me! dont get overwhelmed, just do one thing at a time, and peak at the step by step instructions that are linked in this thread.. I used the service manual for all the torque specs on reinstalling.

And yes, you will feel alot more comfortable messing with stuff after you complete this!
Click to expand...

Thanks for the encouraging words!

Warner
 

Similar threads

M
08 1125R Idling on one cylinder
Replies
4
Views
395
34nineteen
34nineteen
M
Doing intake gaskets. First time. What else should I do while I'm there?
Replies
15
Views
6K
Cooter
Cooter
M
Got my Buelltooth for my '06 Uly. What changes do I need to make?
Replies
9
Views
2K
TomParis44
T
Mesozoic
Rocker box gasket service
2
Replies
30
Views
6K
Cooter
Cooter
R
Spark Ping
Replies
10
Views
3K
RidetheLightning
R

Latest posts

Back
Top