Top end gasket set for 350X - Any brand/type recommendations???

[TheRealFatShady]

My 350X was smoking bad, and needed the frame welded. Going to paint it after it gets welded and new Maier fenders. (Anyone know a good white to match Maier white for my frame/tank?)

Anyway, I'd like to replace the valve seals as well as the rings.

My questions:

1. Any sets to try to get, or ones to avoid? Don't want something unreliable, but also don't want to spend $60 if I can spend $25 for the same thing.

2. If (haven't checked) my cylinder is bored over, would I need a larger head and/or base gasket? I figured no unless it was maybe 1.5-2mm or so, but I'd rather be safe then sorry.

Thanks

[squirrel1182]

For gaskets id just buy a vesrah set for it if they make them. that's all Ive used and haven't had a problem with them yet. My top end set for my klt came with the valve stem seals and everything head gas. exhaust gas etc. etc.

[squirrel1182]

I just looked on hyperparts.com and the top end set is 50$ for the 85. (you didnt say what year so i chose oldest.) http://www.hyperparts.com/wc.dll?ctwp~getapplctns1~1001~1002~1~0009~000273 There is the link. It doesn't say its vesrah but it should be. (don't quote me on that i may be wrong)



EDIT: it does say vesrah wasnt payin attention

[TheRealFatShady]

I found these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-ATC-350-X-85-86-TRX-350-86-89-TOP-END-GASKET-SET-/120595035245?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-ATC-350-X-COMPLETE-GASKET-SET-1985-1986-/120377987211?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories

Full engine gasket set: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-ATC-350X-ATC350X-1985-86-FULL-Gasket-Set-Kit-NEW-/120593890900?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories

Cheaper, but sellers have good feedback. Should I opt for one of those instead of the Vesra (all $45+)

[ceaserthethird]

I all I use is OEM. Should last me another 24 years ;)

[rdlsz24]

I've bought lots of parts from sledpartsguy in your links above. I'm not sure what brand those gaskets are though. I think he might sell Parts Unlimited parts

Rob

[SWIGIN]

I use those ''cheap'' ebay gaskets on my machines with no problem.

[atc400x]

Pm atceric or look at one of his posts his number is on them. He owns a shop and will get u a good deal as u own a 3 wheeler. I put there big bore kit in my 86 and it it awsome

[TheRealFatShady]

Might do that too. Wanted a big bore kit, but would rather spend the money painting my frame, getting it welded, painting the engine, new fenders, etc. BBK is in the future hopefully.