Scrapeing gaskets...

[SpencerLV]

So, I'm in the middle of replacing all the gaskets in the rocker box....

and normally this should be a few hours of work followed by a nice leisurely ride.

Its turned in to a few days of slowly scraping off the lower gasket with a razor blade.

Anyone have any tips on the best way to remove a 12+ year old fiber gasket from the cylinder head (Lower Rocker gasket)? The thing as all but fused to the aluminum, and really... its quite frustrating.

Thanks!

[baggersport]

Always a new sharp single edge blade, getting a new one anytime it stops cutting. Sometimes I'll go through a few. Can also use a small brush and some gasket/paint remover. Dab a little on the gasket to soften.....scrape....repeat.






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[SpencerLV]

I'll pick up some gasket remover on the way home as well as an extra few boxes of razors. Been through 20 of them so far.

Thanks!

[jamesscavies]

90 degree die grinder with a medium 3m scotch pad on it. Works like a champ.