head gasket for nc29

blade1994900 · 07-09-2009, 6:02 PM

i was just wondering if anyone knows a site where i can order a head gasket set and if anyonne has done this recently i was just wondering if i need to get the head skimmed or will it be ok i have replaced head gaskets on bigger bikes so im not sure how bad my bike will be any solutions appriciated

Surffrog · 07-10-2009, 3:48 AM

Blade, there's already a sticky in the 400 pages (second one down the listing) that covers useful website addresses for all things CBR400. Take a look.

blade1994900 · 07-10-2009, 6:12 PM

aaah thank you my fellow zx10 rider

Surffrog · 07-13-2009, 4:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blade1994900

aaah thank you my fellow zx10 rider

You're welcome, sir

Wally · 07-19-2009, 11:44 PM

dont skim the head. you'll put too much pressure on the valve drive gears.

parts:
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Surffrog · 07-20-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally

dont skim the head. you'll put too much pressure on the valve drive gears.

parts:
Home Page ask for Anour

Wally, you're right if you can't get a slightly thicker gasket to take up the skim slack. However, if the head is warped he's going to have to get it skimmed.

blade1994900 · 07-21-2009, 4:58 PM

jeesh thanx guys i forgot they r not cam chain affaif so that rules that out eh

Surffrog · 07-22-2009, 3:01 AM

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Originally Posted by blade1994900

jeesh thanx guys i forgot they r not cam chain affaif so that rules that out eh

No, it doesn't rule it out. I had mine skimmed when the valves were done years ago, but you will need to get it done professionally and take only the bearest minimum off if you or the company that does the work can't source a thicker gasket.

Wally · 07-22-2009, 8:58 PM

in addition to Surffrog's statement, make sure you check the gear clearances when you reassemble it. The '29 cams snap very easily (I learned this the hard way), so if the head is skimmed and you end up with too much pressure on the cam, you're going to get high wear rates or a broken cam.
Too bad honda cast in the cam holders instead of making them separate like they did on the nc30/35's....

Surffrog · 07-23-2009, 4:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally

in addition to Surffrog's statement, make sure you check the gear clearances when you reassemble it. The '29 cams snap very easily (I learned this the hard way), so if the head is skimmed and you end up with too much pressure on the cam, you're going to get high wear rates or a broken cam.
Too bad honda cast in the cam holders instead of making them separate like they did on the nc30/35's....