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Guarnizioni Moto e Scooter

Motorcycle and Scooter Gaskets

Gaskets are essential for ensuring fluids (oil, fuel, coolant) are sealed and compressed within the engine. On motorcycles and scooters, they are present in many places , and choosing the right one is essential to avoid leaks and breakages .


๐Ÿงฑ Types of Motorcycle and Scooter Gaskets


๐Ÿ”ง 1. Engine Gaskets

  • Cylinder head ๐Ÿง 
    It ensures the seal between the cylinder and the head โ†’ prevents compression or coolant leaks.

  • Cylinder base
    Mounted between the cylinder and the engine crankcase .

  • Engine crankcase / crankcase closure
    Essential for oil sealing and to prevent air leaks.

  • Water pump / thermostat (in liquid engines)

  • Valve cover (4-stroke motorcycles)


๐Ÿ”ฉ 2. Variator and Clutch Gaskets (Scooter)

  • Transmission cover
    Prevent dust or water from entering the variator assembly.

  • Clutch cover gaskets (especially in 4-stroke maxi-scooters)


๐Ÿงฐ 3. Oil seals and O-rings

Often used in conjunction with gaskets:

  • Crankshaft oil seals โ†’ essential in 2T engines

  • O-rings for oil pumps, thermostats, oil filters, through bolts


๐Ÿงช Common Materials

Type Characteristics
PAPER Economical, easy to cut, disposable
METAL/COMPOSITE For high pressures (head gaskets)
RUBBER/NBR/Viton Flexible, for oil lids and caps
O-RING Circular rubber seal

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Complete Gasket Kits

You often find specific kits for:

  • ๐Ÿ”ง Thermal unit (head + base + exhaust + small gaskets)

  • ๐Ÿ”ง Complete engine

  • ๐Ÿ”ง Transmission

โœ”๏ธ Ideal for revisions or elaborations

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