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Old November 12th, 2015, 09:08 PM   #18
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Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN"

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Originally Posted by f0r54ken View Post
I couldn't find this suggested in the manual. (Grabbed one during my lunch break from the library) Is this something for a higher mileage bike? mine's at about 9000.
IMHO, it's necessary every time you remove the head. Take another look at my write-up, and I state my reasons, regardless of engine, it's a must do, given the type of gasket used, it's just how to be sure that both surfaces are absolutely flat, and level.

It's just good engine building practice.
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