"Cylinder Head Gasket, M0115 Material, Blue PTFE Coated (th. 0.045"") - Set of 5 pcs"

This head gasket is specifically developed for:

• XL1200 4-speed 88-90
• XL1200 91-03
• Evo Big Twin 4 and 5-speed 84-88 (including FLT and FXR models)
• Evo Big Twin 89-91 (including FLT and FXR models)
• Evo Big Twin 92-99

This gasket is made of MotorGasket M0115, a material developed and produced by Athena. MotorGasket M0115 consists of a central layer of steel, with asbestos-free material composed of a high percentage of aramid fibers, inorganic inserts, and NBR rubber as a binder on the sides.M0115 has good resistance to mechanical and thermal stresses and adheres well to surfaces. It is resistant to oils, fuels, water-glycol mixtures, and corrosion. It is suitable for cylinder head gaskets in internal combustion engines, intake and exhaust manifolds, and other applications subjected to high mechanical and thermal stress.

The head gasket is a technological, complex and fundamental component. To meet the continuous needs of the market, Athena subjects the head gaskets to intense control tests, both during the design phase and during the bench tests. The Athena head gasket can be produced using different technologies, such as metal/elastomer combinations or plywood with steel materials and Athena coating. Choosing a gasket of excellent quality is the first step towards the reliability of your engine.

Depending on the type, it is subjected to:

1. High precision cutting

Through the latest generation lasers it is possible to obtain a high degree of precision and purity of the cut, totally eliminating the production burrs. These can in fact cause infiltration of various elements (oil, water, compression gas), compromising the operation of the engine.

2. Alignment of reliefs

This solution increases the elasticity of the gasket during operation, ensuring excellent seal over time, even in extreme conditions. On the contrary, a misalignment of the slats would cause an immediate flattening of the gasket eliminating the function of elastic memory and the consequent loss of compression.