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Hi, I need new Rocker Cover Gaskets, which from Honda are very Expensive. I found these much cheaper but are for st's 1990 -2002 My Bike is a 2003 would these Gaskets be ok for my bike, Thanks a lot Bill
 
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If your bike is an 1100, yes; if it's a 1300, no.
Hi, I need new Rocker Cover Gaskets, which from Honda are very Expensive. I found these much cheaper but are for st's 1990 -2002 My Bike is a 2003 would these Gaskets be ok for my bike, Thanks a lot Bill
Hi Larry, cheers for the quick reply. Mine is a 1300, The Gasket set is for a 1300 . Bill
 
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Are you sure you need new gaskets? They sometimes start to weep when there is not enough clamping force provided by the hold-down bolts, and those have a squishy rubber washer that is what actually squeezes the gaskets in place. Those washers pack down with time/heat/age and so don't clamp down hard enough. Unless your gaskets are physically damaged, try new washers.

MOUNTING RUBBER, 90543-MV9-670 - you need 3 per cylinder bank
 
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Are you sure you need new gaskets? They sometimes start to weep when there is not enough clamping force provided by the hold-down bolts, and those have a squishy rubber washer that is what actually squeezes the gaskets in place. Those washers pack down with time/heat/age and so don't clamp down hard enough. Unless your gaskets are physically damaged, try new washers.

MOUNTING RUBBER, 90543-MV9-670 - you need 3 per cylinder bank
agree with Terry.

Since these things compress over time its not a bad idea to replace them first to see if it fixes the problem, you may need new ones anyway if they've never been changed. If they're compressed far enough then even a new gasket won't seal properly so you'll need them one way or the other eventually.
 

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Those are the 1100 years.
In some locations, 2002 was the first year for the ST1300.

 

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You may find it's just the "half moons" that need a smear of Silicone sealant and that will stop the weeping.
 
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In some locations, 2002 was the first year for the ST1300.


Just relaying what the advert says on ebay. I have contacted them and asked them to check their ad.

Cheers Bill
 
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Just relaying what the advert says on ebay. I have contacted them and asked them to check their ad.

Cheers Bill
Would help if you posted the ebay link.. I would think anything that states 2003 or newer would be good. 2002 and older a no-go for the ST1300.
 
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