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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 07:24 AM
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Good luck with the kit.. That's the cheapest top end kit I've ever seen... Cometic or James is the way to go...
 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 08:05 AM
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The modern OEM gaskets for EVO are as good as any out there, especially the rocker box gaskets.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 08:19 AM
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The modern OEM gaskets for EVO are as good as any out there, especially the rocker box gaskets.
That's one of the few things Harley gets very right, their gaskets. But they are proud of them $$ wise.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Good luck with the kit.. That's the cheapest top end kit I've ever seen... Cometic or James is the way to go...
I'm not planning on using anything but the rocker box stuff. Not pulling the jugs. Only got the kit because that place required a $50 minimum order
 
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Old Feb 5, 2023 | 04:39 PM
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Don't forget a new cam seal. The foamette style gasket is the way to go for the cam cover. Just make sure you get the correct cam cover gasket. There are subtle differences with a head breather vs a non head breather gasket.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 10:15 AM
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Did some more reading on here and it seems that alot of people have said the cam cover gasket can be changed without having to remove the rocker assembly.

I ordered all the stuff from cycogaskets on the 30th, paid an excessive $20 for GROUND shipping (no choice in shipping) and as of today they're still not here. I should've just gone up to my local harley dealer and bought an OEM gasket and been done already. Definitely won't do business with cycogaskets again.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by OGJohnboy
Did some more reading on here and it seems that alot of people have said the cam cover gasket can be changed without having to remove the rocker assembly.

I ordered all the stuff from cycogaskets on the 30th, paid an excessive $20 for GROUND shipping (no choice in shipping) and as of today they're still not here. I should've just gone up to my local harley dealer and bought an OEM gasket and been done already. Definitely won't do business with cycogaskets again.
Do you have tracking on the order? You realize it's most likely the method of delivery (USPS, UPS, or whomever) vs the shipper right? CYCO Gaskets is not as fast as going to your local dealership but I've never had a quality problem with them. I have had several OEM HD Rocker Box Gaskets fail though. Could be coincidental but still...
 
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 11:04 AM
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Yes I've got tracking on it. Ups ground. It took them a few days just to process my order and them it sat at their facility for a couple more days after the shipping label was created. I understand there's alot of factors that come into play with shipping but to me $20 to ship some little gaskets is alot for ground shipping.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by OGJohnboy
Yes I've got tracking on it. Ups ground. It took them a few days just to process my order and them it sat at their facility for a couple more days after the shipping label was created. I understand there's alot of factors that come into play with shipping but to me $20 to ship some little gaskets is alot for ground shipping.
I think that's unusual for it to sit waiting for pick up but that could be just the times we're in. Did you contact them? Why $20 for a lightweight ground package? Maybe large flat and "Do Not Bend"? Still, was it less money for all those vs getting them from the dealership? I maintain a small used car fleet (family) and sometimes the places I buy from (Rockauto, PartsGeek, Cart Parts.Com) take 2 weeks to get. If it's an emergency then I go local brick and mortar.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 12:54 PM
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No I haven't contacted them mostly because I'm not usually the nicest when I'm fired up. Figured I would wait til it actually showed up.
There was no options for shipping other than the 20 dollar ground via ups. So I paid almost 80 bucks for everything, probably about how much I would've paid from a stealership for the cover gasket and cam seal but oh well.
 
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