VALVE COVER GASKET –Silicone

fits

SUZUKI  GS 1000, 1100

–   Our silicone rubber gaskets are made from aerospace mechanical

     grade AMS  silicone and designed to withstand temperatures up to

     400 degrees Fahrenheit.   

–   Therefore, they will not break down and deform or crack up like

     cork or neoprene.   

–   Our gaskets seal uneven and warped surfaces and 

     eliminates corrosion.

–   Gaskets are 100% reusable.

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Fits Models:             Suzuki

GS 1000           1979: N, LN, SN

                                  1981: G, GL

GS 1100            1982: G, GK, GL

                            1983: G, GK, GL

Part #:  RG-11173-49020

Corresponding part #’s:  OEM #11173-49020, 11173-49021, 11173-49022

1 gasket

19 Bolt Hole Silicone Gasket.   

(Be sure to count your bolt holes to be sure of proper fit.)

Gasket is 1/16″ thick silicone.

Reusable.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.    Wash the cover and cylinder with solvent. 
2.    Remove all traces of oil.
3.    The surfaces must be DRY   (NO OIL or lube of any type).
4.    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:

           Torque to 15 inch pounds

            DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!  

            If you do, it causes the gasket to bulge or “pooch” out.

–  If the gasket starts to bulge or “pooch” out when torqueing 

    then you are over tightening the gasket. 

    Back off on the torque.   

–   If the gasket splits or cracks then you have over – torqued 

     the silicone material and ruined the gasket.  

    You must follow the recommended torque listed on the package.   

    Tighter is not better.   

–   It is okay to use Loctite on the bolts.

TO REUSE GASKET:

1.    Wash gasket briefly in hot water and soap.
2.    Rinse gasket and dry thoroughly.   
3.    Re-install gasket using the above installation instructions.

PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA.