In the 1953 film “The Wild One” Marlon Brando rode a Triumph Thunderbird into the beating hearts of teenage girls everywhere, and helped motorcycles make the jump from racing and military vehicles to classic popular culture icons. In “Easy Rider” Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper rode custom-built choppers into cinematic history, igniting a desire in the hearts of your Americans everywhere to take to the open road. Motorcycles have long been a symbol of rebellious youth and freedom, embraced by those who are experiencing the world for the first time, lifelong motorsports and performance enthusiasts, and those who are looking to reclaim a bit of lost youth. From the riders who have fallen for a Hodaka Road Toad, the ones spending countless hours in garages building a bike from the frame on up, or the guys making café modifications to an old Triumph or Yamaha, they are all bound by a desire for personal freedom and a passion for motorcycling.
In choosing replacement parts for your vintage motorcycle, there are plenty of options on the market. It is tempting to shop by price first and foremost, but cutting corners in a repair or rebuild can cost you time and money down the road. Selecting quality replacement parts ensures that your bike runs better, and runs longer. In selecting replacement gaskets, it is important to note that the gasket is only as good as the material from which it was made. Gaskets fabricated from high-quality composite fiber take on the characteristics of each of the fibers it contains, adding strength and making a tight seal where you need it most.
At Gasket King, we carry a wide selection of replacement gaskets for your favorite vintage motorcycle brands. Choose from our wide selection of in-stock gaskets, or let us custom make a gasket for your vintage machine that exceeds OEM specifications and carries our guarantee. All of our gaskets are made in the U.S. and are constructed of 100% American-made composite fiber, from the highest-quality materials. You may never ride your motorcycle through the halls of the Chateau Marmot in Los Angeles like rock legend John Bonham, but you still get a thrill every time you kick start the engine. We understand the bond you share with your bike, and it’s our passion for motorsports that drives us to create the highest quality composite fiber gaskets. Contact us today to find out the difference the right replacement gaskets can make.
