ATHENA Cylinder Head Gasket for KTM EXCF 350, SXF 350, XCF 350, XCFW 350 and HUSQVARNA FC 350, FE 350, FX 350 2013-2019

The ATHENA S410270001041 head gasket is designed for KTM EXCF 350, SXF 350, XCF 350, XCFW 350 and HUSQVARNA FC 350, FE 350, FX 350 from 2013 to 2019. The head gasket seals between the cylinder head and the cylinder: it holds in the combustion pressure and, depending on the engine, the coolant. Crushed when tightened, it can never be reused.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: S410270001041
• EAN code: 8051757108268
• Thickness: OE
• Weight: 50 g
• Engine: 4-stroke

When to replace it?

• Loss of compression, less lively engine.
• Black marks or hissing at the head/cylinder joint.
• Coolant level dropping, bubbles in the radiator.

Every time the cylinder head is removed, and therefore at every piston change.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the cylinder head and cylinder faces without scratching them.
2. Fit the gasket dry, the right way round, centred on the studs and the coolant holes.
3. No sealant on the gasket.
4. Tighten the cylinder head in a criss-cross pattern, in several stages, to the manufacturer's torque.
5. Refill the coolant and take the opportunity to replace the spark plug.

Why ATHENA?

Athena, an Italian company founded in 1973 near Vicenza, designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits for motorcycles. An OEM supplier to KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph and a partner of the MXGP world championship, it develops its parts on the test bench and on the track with racing teams.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Top-end gasket kit : CENTAURO
• Piston : WOSSNER · PROX
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• Spark plug : NGK

Frequently asked questions

Is the gasket enough to refit the cylinder head?
It replaces the head gasket only. If you also remove the cylinder, go for a complete top end gasket kit instead.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2018
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2017
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2016
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2015
HUSQVARNA FC 350 2014
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2019
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2018
HUSQVARNA FE 350 2017
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2018
HUSQVARNA FX 350 2017
KTM EXCF 350 2016
KTM EXCF 350 2015
KTM EXCF 350 2014
KTM SXF 350 2018
KTM SXF 350 2017
KTM SXF 350 2016
KTM SXF 350 2015
KTM SXF 350 2014
KTM SXF 350 2013
KTM XCF 350 2018
KTM XCF 350 2017
KTM XCF 350 2016
KTM XCF 350 2014
KTM XCF 350 2013
KTM XCFW 350 2015
KTM XCFW 350 2014