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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Default Gaskets...Cometic vs. James?

Ok Guys...

Thoughts on these gaskets.

Which do you think is better?

Also, my HD dealer claims their gaskets are made by Cometic, any truth to this?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Default RE: Gaskets...Cometic vs. James?

Ive have heard this before myself, but im not sure either.

Doug at Head Quarters will know for sure, he is a jobber for James I think.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Default RE: Gaskets...Cometic vs. James?

I have used James for a long time, and never had a leak. But I have used Cometic on my old snowmobile and dirtbikes with great luck to. It more than likely will come down to a personal preference....
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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FWIW...I liked the feel of the James head and base gaskets better than the Cometic. I put 1000 miles on a set of each this year and neither had a problem. I think James may cost a little less.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Default RE: Gaskets...Cometic vs. James?

You can't go wrong with either brand, both top quality! I use Cometics for the heads, and James on everything else.
 
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