I am putting my 125m motor back together after having to split the case to fix a transmission problem. I have a new gasket set and am wondering if a gasket sealant is necessary? If so what is best to use?
I am putting my 125m motor back together after having to split the case to fix a transmission problem. I have a new gasket set and am wondering if a gasket sealant is necessary? If so what is best to use?
85 Big Red
83 Big Red
84 125m
85 TRX 125
73 ATC 70
I do not believe it is necessary. Most of my manuals don't even mention or suggest it.
81 250R Custom
83 250R (in progress)
98 Scrambler 400
03 Bombardier Quest 500
07 Polaris Predator (sold to klondike1020 )
68 VW Dune Buggy
Not if you use good gaskets, unless it's a cover you might want to remove again like the clutch or CDI
cover. For this application I like a thin layer of grease to keep the gasket from sticking.
There are occasions I like to get gasket adhesive..spray it on the gasket and cover to stick the gasket so it doesn't slip out of position during assembly.
Current toys..
1986 Honda 350X..trail bomb!
1985 Honda 250SX..my main mudder
1985 Honda 250ES..Back in Black Trike
Current non-trike toys:
1990 Honda TRX300FW
1995 Seadoo GTX
1998 Polaris Indy Lite 340(Nearly new looking)
1998 Polaris Touring 500
1998 Club Car (electric)
Gasket sealant is necessary where your manual tells you to use it. I recommend Hondabond HT.
or in areas where any pitting or galling it present ( somone prying cases apart with flat heads etc.)
Give it a little flat file and maybe a dab of sealant if you still feel a nic.