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[Fullsac Performance]

I cleaned up the old gasket material today that was stuck to the cyl. I purchased a few feet of 1" thick foam and cut it into circles a little larger than the bore. Squeezed them down to size and pushed them down into the bore to help prevent old gasket contaminates from getting into the bore/pistons. With the foam just below the top surface I used a razor blade and carefully scraped off as much of the old gasket I could, stopping often and using the shop vac to suck up the small pieces of old gasket material. Once I felt I did all I could with the razor blade I put a little lacquer thinner on a rag and scrubbed the surface until it was shiny clean and free of any old gasket. Again using the shop vac to to insure no contaminates are laying around. Once completed removed the foam from the bore and one more time with the shop vac; Job done, just waiting for the heads and new Cometic gasket to arrive.
 

   Thanks for all your input 
My next question is...Should I use HD gaskets or is there a better product out there, if so what is it and where can I obtain it.
 

Hey Sid

Here's a link with some good tech info on installing the Cometics   

Brian can ramble on a bit, OK a lot, but if you can make it to the end you will pick up some key points to a proper install of the Cometic head gaskets.

Never had a problem with the base O rings leaking after being disturbed during head removal on a low milage motor, they are still soft.
If it had 10K or more I wouldn't feel so lucky if the barrels had been rocked around with old O rings. Bringing it to TDC before pulling the heads really helps.
Rocker boxes and cover gask, always replace after scrubbing the surfaces to perfection. These will bite you in the ass if not perfectly clean.
Cam cover, primary cover, pushrod O rings. Reused these several times on my own bike, no problems. When the customers paying, I replace everything.

Steve George

[SID8D2]

Steve;
 Thanks for the Great Info (and Parts)

CVO Gang;
Having Head work done by Dewey and installing Woods TW408-44 Cams. Was able to remove the heads using my 04 Service Manual. Went to the nearest Stealer today to pick up a few things, like a shop manual for my 09 SERG3, Cam Locking Tool and Gaskets, They said they had the gaskets but the other two items they would have to order (whats new,  thats why I didn't buy this bike from them).

So now I'm going to call my dealer and place a phone order; Here's what I think I need/want.
Service Manual for SERG3 #####-##???
Cam Locking Tool 94076-09
Push Rod Tool 94086-09
Rocker Base Gasket #####-##???
Rocker Box Cover Gasket #####-##???
Push Rod Base Gasket #####-##???
I have both an Inch LB & Foot LB tork wrench
Is there anything else I am going to need? Since I have a couple weeks before the heads come back from Dewey, Lock Tite? Parabolic Sealer as mentioned in U-Tube Video above? Also wondering if I'm going to have to go with adjustable pushrods or if maybe the SE perfect fit -.030 push rods will work (since Dewey is taking .030 off the bottom of the heads. Never done it myself before but do have a friend that has and usually can read a well written service manual and figure it out (there goes the warranty  ). So if you guys could hook me up with some info and some part numbers I'd greatly appreciate any info and advice before I tackle this assembly......I'll be asking for more info when I get ready to install the TTS Master Tune.

    Thanks

[Twolanerider]

 Parabolic Sealer as mentioned in U-Tube Video above?

Not sure what service video you've seen but if you walk in to a parts store asking for parabolic sealer the counter guy will probably look at you funny.  What you're after is anaerobic sealer; gasket in a tube.  It's a product that cures in the absence of air (after parts are buttoned up around it). 

[SID8D2]

Not sure what service video you've seen but if you walk in to a parts store asking for parabolic sealer the counter guy will probably look at you funny.  What you're after is anaerobic sealer; gasket in a tube.  It's a product that cures in the absence of air (after parts are buttoned up around it). 

 Yea, thats what I meant .....How about the other stuff Twolanerider??? I understand how it works, sorta like lock tite once the air is taken away.

   Thanks for the correction

[Chains]

Replace all gaskets anytime you tear the motor down, stuff good clean rags in the cylinders or while you are that far, bore it out and put in forged pistons.  Seems a shame to get it down so far and not go all the way.  Scrape with razor blade to remove old gasket material.  Good luck.