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So I did a leakdown. It held six pounds for six with no loss of pressure. I'm assuming head unbolts in reverse order by numbers on head. Is there a certain brand of head gasket that's better than others?Also what diameter solder do I use to check squish?thx

 

 

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Like tricked said....those pistons look like they are a little lean.  A little more carbon all over the top of the piston is what is preferred.  Also....you may be happy to know...that those look like stock cylinders.  As in stock bore. 

 

Just a stock head gasket is going to be the best one your going to find at sealing it up.  I've ALWAYS taken head gaskets and reed gaskets and used the copper spray to help them adhere and seal up any small small imperfections.  For things such as clutch gaskets I've always rubbed them with a light layer of grease to help them just pop right off when disassembling them.

 

Side note....if you wind up torqueing down the head on the gasket and NOT firing the bike....it is okay to remove the head gasket and then reinstall it.  HOWEVER....the instant that you fire the motor......you MUST replace the head gasket if you wind up having to pull the head again. 

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