Topic: hondabond in place of paper gaskets

[emitch]

Hello all. Can hondabond be used in place of the paper gaskets that go on the shifter cover? If not, can I use torn gaskets in addition to Hondabond? Does hondabond go on both sides of a gasket?

[KingCustomCycles.com]

No, is the short answer.  I tried that and the shifter shaft bound up on the bushing in the housing.  The gasket is required for clearance.  Sealant on both sides of a used gasket, Yes.

[vames]

There's a gasket on the shifter/sprocket cover? I've never seen one. There's no oil held in there -- it's open to the atmosphere at the back where the chain comes in and out. Unless I'm not understanding what's being asked?

[pknopp]

 I just replaced my gasket. Yeah, there is a gasket. I got mine from the local Honda shop. Pretty pricey for a lousy gasket though. I used sealant on both sides.
 
 So, I guess I should note that I'm not a guru and I'm talking my 750 and I have no idea what bike you are talking about and if all SOHC/4 bikes are all the same.

 The shifter and sprocket covers are seperate. The sprocket cover is open and doesn't require a gasket.

[emitch]

There's a gasket on the shifter/sprocket cover? I've never seen one. There's no oil held in there -- it's open to the atmosphere at the back where the chain comes in and out. Unless I'm not understanding what's being asked?

Actually there is oil that cycles through the shifted mechanism.

[vames]

I'm talking about a 400f. Maybe different on others?