UNAVAILABLE in USA ?? WTB: VFR headgasket.

So after 28 years of VFR ownership and 5 bikes, and due to a (gravity-related) mishap, i finally need to remove a cylinder head on an '86/700 AND CAN'T FIND a new head gasket here in USA, and shipping from Europe seems to be around $35! :bs:



Any help locating an OEM or aftermarket gasket set, please ?




Engine is already up on a bench, cams off, and i'm ready to rock !

 

have a look here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MS-brand-new-Head-Gasket-for-HONDA-VFR-700-F-VFR-750-F-86-87-VESRAH-/151987358800?hash=item2363270c50:g:E98AAOSwKtVWxXJR

I has a look at the postage rates, $10 to U.S.

Good Luck

D.E.D.

 

you might want to check with the folks at Cometic in Ohio. They have many gaskets that are not in their catalog or website. Regards, Chase

 

I called Cometic ,because I have that kind of time, and they do not list anything older than the RC30. The very helpful tech I talked to said they would gladly make it if you want but the Ebay ones may be just a bit cheaper when it is all set and done. I a can PM the email info to you if you want to send him a picture.

 

Thanks, guys.

Toe Cutter, your message inbox is full :bs: :bs: and needs clearing out !

 

Problem solved.

 

I talked to fred and he has a set. I am sure he will part with them but you may have to put on your little Bo Peep ootfit for him.

 

Yes I have them. Would like to see you in Little bo Peep outfit. PM me for shipping info

 

Thanks to all for the help. :eagerness:

Getting the cylinder heads off was really easy, but you MUST use a 6-point, 1/2" drive, 12mm socket on a long breaker bar to remove the head bolts.

 

What team-mon-ship. Makes you love your fellow man, highly enjoyable read, hope it goes well, least you gots, gud weather to work out there in Buffalo Whats the torque on those bolts? It goes in stages when you re-assemble them I know. eace:

 

Fred (shannon) and toe cutter, thanks alot for the help !! :smile-new:

 

Squirrel your inbox is FULL

here is pic of gaskets I will send all. Can't find the copper exhaust gaskets. checking on shipping.

 

Where are the little bo peep pic's? hoto:

 

Yes Squirrel.....waiting

 

Perfect for what i need, no prob as i think i can get exhaust gaskets online.




Bo Peep? Sorry, all i have is grey squirrel and prairie dog photos posing as a cute couple.




:glee:

 

Squirrel your inbox is still full check your sent messages that's what was wrong with mine. Also the gaskets are going in the mail tomorrow.

 

They should be there next week, Squirrel. It was only about $7.00 between the envelope and the postage. Hope you can get that thing back together soon.

 

^^^ You're the best, the only OEM set i could find within the USA, and now i can finish up a project that's dragged on for over a year.

Expect a check to you soon, and thanks for the help getting my 1986 700 #1113 back on the road after a 12 year layoff.




To YOU : :drinker:

 

OK, i checked, and the damn thing was stuffed full of peanut shells ! :worked_till_5am:

 

DAMN squirrels. it was three day shipping so look for it on Tuesday or Wed.