stator and clutch cover

[kingbusa]

I just bought an 08 busa and want to get a heads up before I change the stator and clutch cover witht he chromes one. I changed the clutch and stator cover on my 600RR before. My questions are:
1. Does the 08 busa has a gasket on the clutch and stator cover? Because my 600RR doesn't and I can just use silicon sealant by itself.
2. If it does, do I need to use the silicon sealant with the new gasket to put them back together?

Thanks in advance.

[ToXSicK RoCKeT]

Yes they do have gaskets, and if its still new(obviously is)you shouldnt need any silicon, just be careful on removal, and reuse old gaskets.

[BA BUSA]

Just pick up a new gasket and if the old one comes off in one piece you can reuse it with a little silicon...if it tears then you have a fresh one to do the install.

[ToXSicK RoCKeT]

Just pick up a new gasket and if the old one comes off in one piece you can reuse it with a little silicon...if it tears then you have a fresh one to do the install.

JMHO! I WOULNDN'T PUT SILICON ANYWHERE NEAR MY CLUTCH, or motor for that matter! I've tore down ALOT of engines where the oil pick up screen was caked with this crap. I have an 08 and have removed my clutch cover twice already, reused gasket both times w/no problems......just FYI.

[Mr Bogus]

I would use a thin smear of silicone on the covers myself.. (why would this hurt the clutch?).. I do not like oil seepage or leaks and figure gaskets are cheap to replace if need be.. I suppose you could go without and then come back and re-do it if there was a leak.. I would not be afraid to leave out a gasket completely and use anaerobic sealant..

[Aquaman]

I never use any sealant and no leaks. The gaskets work great.

[kingbusa]

I will try to do without the silicon first. On my cbr there is no gasket. It only need to smear a lil but of silicone sealant and it sealed. I'm new to busa but thanks a lot for the input guys.

[Rapstar]

JMHO! I WOULNDN'T PUT SILICON ANYWHERE NEAR MY CLUTCH, or motor for that matter! I've tore down ALOT of engines where the oil pick up screen was caked with this crap. I have an 08 and have removed my clutch cover twice already, reused gasket both times w/no problems......just FYI.

Very good info

[High-Gain Busa]

My bike was new when I replaced the stator cover and the gasket came off in many pieces so I suggest you get them now.

Get an AFM gasket so you can reuse it if needed. I have had my stator cover off again since and it is very reusable.
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[kingbusa]

thanks

[ericyow]

DIBS!

When you swap the covers out, I need the left one. I went down at Barber (ugh) and roughed it up. Mine holds oil but it'd be a nice step in the right direction to get a clean one. Let me know. I'll pm.