Yamabond #4

[Mike F]

Hi All,
I've started the big strip down, got all the gaskets but I can't find any Yamabond #4 anywhere.

Can anyone please help me out? I'd prefer to use the recommended stuff rather than making do.

Thanks & keep revving
Mike

[John]

Some bike shops carry a product called either three bond or triple bond. I'm told it is the same stuff as the Yamabond.

[Mike F]

Do you know if they're semi-drying. That way, it's easy to dismantle and also allows a bit of movement through temperature ranges.
Thanks

[John]

Yes they are. I have used the Yamabond on engine cases many times before, and I like it.

[GNEPIG]

.. this is the stuff you want, it's the same stuff as yamabond
it's the best stuff to use

[Winterhawk]

Originally posted by John
Some bike shops carry a product called either three bond or triple bond. I'm told it is the same stuff as the Yamabond.

Same company makes it for Yamaha. I would trust no other. Had good results with Gasketcinch but will always use Yamabond.

[Mike F]

Thanks for all the info everyone, I'm a lot happier now that I know that I can use something else.
Thanks

[Winterhawk]

I'm sorry, I just saw you mentioned #4.

An XS1100 has no need for #4. Use Only Yamabond #5 on these. I only use sealer (#5) on valve cover and center case's only.

The rest of the gaskets gets no sealer at all. This way it won't trash the gaskets. You'll like Yamabond #5, Used it on every XS1100 worked on.

[randy]

I use permatex #3 on gaskets, gluing them to the cover. Dry on the crankcase. That allows repeated use without having to replace gasket every time.



Permatex® Aviation Form-A-Gasket® No. 3 Sealant



"Nonhardening liquid gasket sealant/dressing/coating is a thin, brushable dressing or sealer for close-fitting parts. Suitable for continuous temperatures to 400°F (204°C). Resistant to antifreeze, aviation fuels, high-detergent oils and lubricants. Conforms to MIL-S-45180 D."

Suggested Applications:
Gasket coating or sealing close-fitting machined parts.


P/N Container Size Pack Item #


3D 16 oz. bottle 12 80017

[randy]

Looks like:

Wouldn't leave the ground without it!

[petejw]

i do the same as Randy except i glue mine to the
case and smear vasoline on the opposite side
to prevent sticking, usually cause if i
pull a cover off, i tend to polish it on the buffer.
if its a gasket thats placed
on something i take off reguarly i smear vasoline
on both sides.

[Geezer]

Try HondaBond. Honda got tired of their mechanic recomending Yamabond and they started selling the same stuff.

Geezer

[tranger03]

probably too late

found some yamabond at the following website

powerpartsplus.com

hope this helps. they also have useful diagrams if you search for xs1100 parts.