Newbie with an XL 500 RC

[ninjakev]

Hi there, I am new to this forum but not to restoring bikes as I have a 1981 RD350LC Yamaha.
I am now the proud owner of an XL500RC but am going to pull the engine apart as it rattles like mad !!!!
Who do you people advise for gaskets etc and do they have to be genuine Honda or are the pattern parts OK ?
Thanks in advance, Kev.

[StumpyFingers]

First with the greetings:

Hello and welcome to the forum.
As for parts Try DAVID SILVERS

[Lutin]

You could also try Wemoto for pattern parts.

http://shop.wemoto.com/index.dyn

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

[stubbow]

Genuine is best but not always available.
I have used gaskets from wemoto in the past and they have been OK
Oh and welcome lot of good information and help on here
Danny

[ninjakev]

Thanks for the info, I wil probably be along more as I use it and find its problems