Athena 4-Stroke Top End Gasket Kit - P400485600520

Ensure peak performance for your Yamaha XT 500 or SR 500 (1976-1987) with the high-quality Athena Top-End Gasket Kit. This comprehensive motorcycle engine gasket kit is engineered for riders who regularly refresh their 4-stroke engine, from amateur enthusiasts to professional racers.

Description

The Athena Top-End Gasket Kit provides everything needed for a meticulous engine refresh, specifically tailored for Yamaha XT 500 and SR 500 models from 1976 to 1987. Designed with performance in mind, this kit is ideal for riders preparing for a race or conducting mid-season maintenance on their 4-stroke engine. It features a top-of-the-line Multi-Layer Steel (MLSS) head gasket, renowned for its superior sealing capabilities and durability under high-stress conditions. A critical advantage of this kit is the inclusion of two or more premium quality base gaskets of varying thicknesses. This thoughtful addition allows riders to precisely optimize their engine's compression ratio, offering the flexibility to choose between standard pump gas with stock compression or high-octane race fuel for enhanced power and performance. By providing options for compression tuning, the Athena Top-End Gasket Kit empowers you to fine-tune your motorcycle engine for your specific riding style and fuel requirements, ensuring reliable and robust operation.

Features & Highlights

• Precision Engine Refresh: Specifically engineered for pro, semi-pro, and amateur riders performing engine refreshes prior to races or during mid-season maintenance.
• Advanced MLSS Head Gasket: Includes a top-of-the-line Multi-Layer Steel (MLSS) head gasket, ensuring superior sealing and long-lasting durability for your 4-stroke engine.
• Optimized Compression Ratios: Features two or more premium base gaskets of different thicknesses, allowing precise adjustment of engine compression for optimal performance.
• Fuel Versatility: Enables riders to choose between using standard gas with stock compression or race gas with higher compression, tailoring power delivery to their needs.
• Comprehensive Top-End Solution: Provides essential gaskets for a thorough top-end overhaul, restoring your Yamaha engine's integrity and power.

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Gasket Kit
• Type: Top End
• Units: Kit
• Engine Type: 4-Stroke
• Material: Rubber and Multi-Layer Steel (for head gasket)
• EAN: 8050444899557

Important to Know

• Valve stem seals are not included.
• Rubber parts (other than specified gaskets) are not included.
• Shims are not included.
• Other fiber gaskets (beyond what's in the kit) are not included.