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clutch cover gasket needs sealer?
01/10/16 at 07:59:14

I just installed my new Versy tensioner. In preparation, I purchased a new clutch cover gasket from the dealership ( $24.00 ) in the event I damage the factory one during disassembly. The new gasket did not come with a gasket sealer bead around the oil channel area as shown in the Motorcycle Companion's new gasket photo. Clymer's recommends putting a bead at that location. However, the factory gasket came off easily and there was no residue that would show there was sealer used during factory assembly, and I've never had a leak at that location.
Can I reuse the old gasket?
If so, with or without sealer?
Should I use the new gasket?
If so, with or without sealer?
If I use sealer, put it on both sides of the gasket?

The gasket is pricey to be replacing it every time I open the case. But if you veterans recommend it- so be it.

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer? Reply #1 - 01/10/16 at 08:12:34 I always use a sealer with any kind of gasket. It's great insurance. Besides, if you remove the cover later, you'll tear the sealer, not the gasket.
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Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer?
Reply #2 - 01/10/16 at 08:16:33

I reused mine,.. even though it tore... with a little Hondabond at the tear...

Stator side is worse... darn magnet will nearly force you to rip the gasket and clearance around footpeg/kickstand is wicked...
I totally boogered that one... Grin

May be just me,.. I've never been good with gaskets... Huh

PS.. mine did have a factory bead around the oil ports... if I were reusing, I'd add a bead there... very light...

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17818 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer? Reply #3 - 01/10/16 at 10:29:44 The factory never used sealer on the clutch cover gasket....and neither do I. (I do put a very thin layer of sealant where the neutral light wire exits the case). If you are reusing an old gasket......then maybe a thin layer of sealant will help it survive a second use.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28761 L.A. California Gender:	Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer? Reply #4 - 01/10/16 at 10:45:38 no sealant, light coat of oil on cover or case to ease removal at a later date. no leaks.
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer? Reply #5 - 01/11/16 at 08:13:13 verslagen1 wrote on 01/10/16 at 10:45:38: no sealant, light coat of oil on cover or case to ease removal at a later date. no leaks. this this is how I would do it
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rijopiatt Junior Member Offline Posts: 99 Columbia City, Indiana Gender:	Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer? Reply #6 - 01/11/16 at 15:38:26 Ok- I'm going to reuse the old gasket with sealer at the oil channels. Whenever I need to replace it, I'll use the new one without sealer. Thanks for the quick responses.
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Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer?
Reply #7 - 09/04/18 at 06:50:02

Just reviving an older post for a follow-up question.
How many times do y'all reuse the clutch cover gasket?
I've had it open once to do the CCT and reused the gasket then. It's still visually perfect but does feel hard/rigid.
Bike has about 18K miles and I'm getting ready to put the clutch cover back on as soon as I pick up some fresh RTV for the spot where the neutral wires exit.

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Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer?
Reply #8 - 09/04/18 at 12:52:04

If a gasket is not torn or damaged, I will generally use it over....unless....the gasket is in a location that is difficult to access for replacement. For instance, I won't reuse a cylinder base gasket. It's just too difficult to replace if it leaks. The clutch cover is very easy to remove and replace so I don't have any reservations about reusing the gasket if it looks good. I don't particularly care for any sort of sealant on a gasket in good condition. It just makes a mess of things. I concede it might be prudent to put a small dab at the wire penetration.

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hotrod Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 326 NC Gender:	Re: clutch cover gasket needs sealer? Reply #9 - 09/04/18 at 14:58:37 I use wheel bearing grease. It holds the gasket in place, and usually will let it come off in one piece later.
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