Gaskets

**Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:34 pm » Post: #1 » Download Post**

Should I buy new gaskets and seals directly from Honda, or is a full kit ok like the one listed below? I know OEM is probably better, but is it that big a deal, and is this gasket set any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Honda-NSR250-MC21-Gasket-Set_W0QQitemZ8054837397QQcategoryZ122296QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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**Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:06 pm » Post: #2 » Download Post**

Hmm... Not sure, so perhaps someone else knows, but Honda are VERY particular about materials and performance, and the gasket paper will compress a certain amount in each area, which I'm sure they will have accounted for. These might behave differently...

Looks like a bargain though!
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**Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:16 pm » Post: #3 » Download Post**

I have had one of the gaskets kits and there crap best to get oem gaskets and save your self time taking i apart again Exclamation

**Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:43 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

Thanks. I just wish Honda made a set so I wouldn't have to research each one individualy.
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**Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:00 pm » Post: #5 » Download Post**

just have a look in the parts manual or go to your local honda dealer and tell them what you need

**Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:51 pm » Post: #6 » Download Post**

Local dealers are pretty much out the question. Thay don't have any listings for NSR parts because they were sold sold in the USA. Some parts I'm sure are interchangeable, but most will have to be ordered from the UK.

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**Mon May 01, 2006 12:06 am » Post: #7 » Download Post**

They weren't sold in the UK either, according to my local (offical) Honda dealer any dealer can order any part, you just need the part number.
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**Mon May 01, 2006 2:09 am » Post: #8 » Download Post**

Of course I'll give that a try, but I'm not expecting much. I have a good source for Honda parts.
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**Mon May 01, 2006 2:52 am » Post: #9 » Download Post**

I have an MC28 manual myself, a small personal stock of gaskets and stuff, and am currently working on setting up my own source direct from Japan.

I would stay away from the kits. Honda parts are best. And my manual doesnt show any gasket "kits", nor do the Honda dealers in Japan.
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