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Gasket set, which is the best??

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pipeguy1970

Gasket set, which is the best??

Hi guys, wifey agreed to buy some CB parts for Christmas, what in your opinion is best complete gasket set out there? Been trying to read some threads but most are quite outdated, CycleX looks like they have a nice set with oil seals, what's your take on those? Thanks in advance, Fred.

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I just use whatever gasket sets I can get my hands on, but some well known name brands are "Vesraha. and Athena." However if Cycle-X is supplying it, it should be good.
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I can't remember now, but Cycle-X's complete set ( with oil seals) was even more complete than the Vesrah kit I paid more for. I don't think the Vesrah came with bottom cylinder o-rings, but I really cn't remember. Something was missing,though.

I will say the Cycle-x oil seals just felt nice in my hand, firm but pliable, whereas I recall the Vesrah oil seals feeling very hard and plasticy. When I buy another kit it will be from Cycle-x.