Engine Mechanical Topics Discussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.

MLS gaskets

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 16, 2021 | 06:43 PM
  #1  
SconnieRider's Avatar
SconnieRider
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 141
Likes: 70
From: South Central Wisconsin
Default MLS gaskets

This is probably a dumb question. Is the thickness of MLS gaskets measured on the flat most surfaces, or across the embossed area?
 
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2021 | 07:32 PM
  #2  
Mattbastard's Avatar
Mattbastard
Grand HDF Member
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,315
Likes: 1,663
From: Tampa
Default

Flat.
 
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2021 | 12:18 PM
  #3  
SconnieRider's Avatar
SconnieRider
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 141
Likes: 70
From: South Central Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by Mattbastard
Flat.
Thank you, that's what I was hoping for!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
freakfxr
Milwaukee Eight (M8)
13
Nov 16, 2020 09:27 PM
gerald martin
Sportster Models
6
Aug 27, 2019 02:56 PM
Road Star
General Harley Davidson Chat
6
May 15, 2017 07:05 PM
TWIN CAM 96
Touring Models
0
Apr 18, 2011 10:30 AM
Roodog
Exhaust System Topics
1
Dec 31, 2008 12:11 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:25 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE