[inferno493]

I called my local dealer to order a new gasket for the cover (the one covering the timing wheel) and I was told they just use a tube of sealant instead of a gasket (they did look up the part in their computer). My Haines manual says otherwise. Anyone want to weigh in on whom is correct?

 

[dancinkozmo]

your dealer is right...ducati discontinued the gasket and recommend sealant. However,california cycleworks makes gaskets (i think theyre 16 bucks ). I prefer the gasket as its alot less messy. I installed a Cali cycleworks gasket on my carby SS and havent had any leaks yet...

look at the cali cycleworks website in the "Maintenance , Tools and Chemicals" Section under "Gaskets"

 

[inferno493]

thanks for the info.

 

[pegaxs]

I have had the side cases off my duc and a number of others and found that there is no gasket, even on new bikes. Ducati will sell you this white goop in a toothpaste tube. Its great stuff.

I use loctite ultra blue. a: because its better, b: ultra blue makes anything look like a race bike!! c: it's easier to apply and wont move about and get damaged when youre trying to refit everything. Only thing with goop gaskets is that everything needs to be 100% free of any oil and need a small curing time. You dont need a HUGE bead of goop, just a small thing smear is enough. If its messy, its because you have put too much on.

Gaskets are so 1950's man! dont waste your money on one. The goop is just as good, if not better. I hate reparing cars with cork rocker cover gaskets...some makers still sell cork for rocker covers.

 

[Monty96CR]

i agree with the last post..

One point to consider. If you for some reason buy an engine cover (ebay etc.) at least us a straight edge and inspect the mating surface closely before you assemble it with goop. A ten minute trip to a machine shop to check it for flatness may save you some grief.

 

[wdietz186]

The Blue clashes with my red bodywork. The Permatex Ultra gray is cheap and available at any autoparts store plus it goes with any paint scheme.