Custom gasket makers?

[mashman]

Seems the gasket at the manifold brokded itself and I was told that there was none in the country. I was hoping for something a little less than a 3 week wait for one, probably just order a kit at some point and I believe that it's a slightly thicker gasket than normal and it was suggested that I got some gasket paper and put one in temporarily, but that's something I'd rather not do... so does anyone know of anywhere in the Welly area that does custom gaskets?

[imdying]

Seems the gasket at the manifold brokded itself and I was told that there was none in the country. I was hoping for something a little less than a 3 week wait for one, probably just order a kit at some point and I believe that it's a slightly thicker gasket than normal and it was suggested that I got some gasket paper and put one in temporarily, but that's something I'd rather not do... so does anyone know of anywhere in the Welly area that does custom gaskets?

Inlet or exhaust?

[mashman]

Inlet or exhaust?

Exhaust...

[FJRider]

Aprilla NZ still having part replacement issues ... ???

[ducatilover]

Exhaust...

Maniseal for now.

[mashman]

Aprilla NZ still having part replacement issues ... ???

Probably just the only part they don't have in stock on NZ knowing my luck... I'd order one from the states but the minimum charge is $40US for shipping and it's a $20NZ part. Might have to make a call or two to Oz and see if they have any if there ain't no folk over here that can make one.

Maniseal for now.

Heh, I just ain't that brave and I ain't going through the pain of putting all them fuckin bits back on only to take them off again in a few weeks time. The zorst bolts were a bastard to get to and it didn't slide off east and involved much deep breathing and my entire repertoire of swear words forming colourful sentences. Glad the kids were in bed.

[FJRider]

Probably just the only part they don't have in stock on NZ knowing my luck... I'd order one from the states but the minimum charge is $40US for shipping and it's a $20NZ part. Might have to make a call or two to Oz and see if they have any if there ain't no folk over here that can make one.

Ask Hitcher about the issues HE had with Aprilla ...

[hayd3n]

cant you just anneal the old ones?
my hornet ones are just a round piece of copper

[mashman]

Ask Hitcher about the issues HE had with Aprilla ...

Aye, I remember seeing and reading that thread and can't believe that they didn't source the part from the global network (if such a thing exists, which seems highly unlikely). I had a similar issue with some of the bits for my bike, albeit just the plastics. The day I picked the Prila up the trainee had dropped it whilst pushing it up on to the inspection ramp... took 10 months to get some plastic bits, but at lest she were functional. Can't remember how long it took them to replace the swingarm, but it was longer than a few months.

[FJRider]

Aye, I remember seeing and reading that thread.

I think it was warranty related. I could be wrong on that though. But there were serious issues by Aprilla NZ dealers ...

[mashman]

cant you just anneal the old ones?
my hornet ones are just a round piece of copper

No. These ones aren't copper. They have a silverish metal coated in gasket material. The gasket material, where they bolt to the exhaust, are fooked.

[mashman]

I think it was warranty related. I could be wrong on that though. But there were serious issues by Aprilla NZ dealers ...

You're right. They coulda sourced the part from Aprilia US quit easily, but the ins and outs and rules and regs always seem to get in the way. T'was feckin tragic to read... can't blame him for getting rid at all.

[FJRider]

You're right. They coulda sourced the part from Aprilia US quit easily, but the ins and outs and rules and regs always seem to get in the way. T'was feckin tragic to read... can't blame him for getting rid at all.

E.mail these guys ... they may help .... short term.

http://christchurchgaskets.co.nz/ind..._products.html

[hayd3n]

oic well that looks very similar to a car exhaust gasket

[Brian d marge]

small ball pien hammer and a small shet of copper ( or ali ) and make it yourself

20 min max

slap a bit of copper grease and bobs our uncle

make sure both faces are flat

stephen