Reed spacer gaskets

Plucan

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Hi all, i purchased some bender reed spacers for my 2000 sx700r. i noticed that it only came with one set of gaskets. do i need gaskets on both sides of the spacers? if not there is only a gasket between the crankcase and the spacers, and nothing between the spacers and the reed cages themselves. does anyone know if thats how its supposed to be?
 

thats the only unfortunate part. when i was taking the reed cages off the pto side cylinder, it tore because it was so stuck to the crank case. i guess i will have to get another set
 
fwiw, buying a set of reed gaskets is going to put you out ahead in the long run than trying to cut them yourself. cutting gaskets sucks on a good day when you have the proper tools. Trying to do it free hand with a razor knife and no punches for the holes will just end in frustration. I'd rather have peace of mind that a gasket I made isn't leaking, causing a lean cylinder and leading to a burn down.
 
Go oem

If these are the same as a sxr/mountain max then go buy oem. They are metal. They will last forever. Just hit them with some copper gasket spray. And good to go!
 


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