ATHENA Cylinder Base Gasket for TM RACING EN 125, EN 144, MX 125, MX 144 2012-2024

The ATHENA cylinder base gasket is designed for TM RACING EN 125, EN 144, MX 125, MX 144 from 2012 to 2024. The base gasket seals between the cylinder and the crankcase. Its thickness matters: it sets the height of the cylinder, and therefore the squish, the compression and, on a two-stroke, the port timing.

Key features

• Several thicknesses available for the same bike.
• The right tool for setting squish, compression and timing, according to Athena.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part numbers: S410465006001, S410465006002, S410465006003, S410465006004
• Available versions: 0.20 mm: ref. S410465006001; 0.30 mm: ref. S410465006002; 0.40 mm: ref. S410465006003; 0.50 mm: ref. S410465006004
• Weight: 30 g
• Engine: 2-stroke

Choosing the right thickness

Measure the thickness of the old gasket with a vernier caliper and fit the same, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish. A thicker gasket increases the squish and lowers compression; a thinner one does the opposite. After any change of thickness, check the squish with solder wire.

When to replace it?

• Oil or coolant seeping at the base of the cylinder.
• Gasket crushed or torn on removal.

Every time the cylinder is removed: a crushed base gasket can't be reused.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the crankcase face and the base of the cylinder without scratching them.
2. Fit the gasket dry, centred on the studs.
3. Tighten the cylinder in a criss-cross pattern to the manufacturer's torque.
4. If you have changed the thickness, measure the squish before refitting the cylinder head with a new head gasket.

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 : VHM SK33000.VITON · VHM SK33000
• Piston : WOSSNER · METEOR
• Piston rings : VERTEX · PROX
• Coolant : MOTUL 1 L · LIQUI MOLY 1 L

Frequently asked questions

Which thickness should I choose?
The same as your original gasket, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish. Thicknesses available: 0.20 mm, 0.30 mm, 0.40 mm, 0.50 mm.

Should the other gaskets be replaced?
Yes, as soon as the cylinder is removed: a top end gasket kit includes all the gaskets that need replacing.

Compatibility

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

Fits:
TM RACING EN 125 2021
TM RACING EN 125 2020
TM RACING EN 125 2019
TM RACING EN 125 2018
TM RACING EN 125 2017
TM RACING EN 125 2016
TM RACING EN 125 2015
TM RACING EN 125 2014
TM RACING EN 125 2013
TM RACING EN 125 2012
TM RACING EN 144 2024
TM RACING EN 144 2023
TM RACING EN 144 2022
TM RACING EN 144 2021
TM RACING EN 144 2020
TM RACING EN 144 2019
TM RACING EN 144 2018
TM RACING EN 144 2017
TM RACING EN 144 2016
TM RACING EN 144 2015
TM RACING EN 144 2014
TM RACING MX 125 2024
TM RACING MX 125 2023
TM RACING MX 125 2022
TM RACING MX 125 2021
TM RACING MX 125 2020
TM RACING MX 125 2019
TM RACING MX 125 2018
TM RACING MX 125 2017
TM RACING MX 125 2016
TM RACING MX 125 2015
TM RACING MX 125 2014
TM RACING MX 125 2013
TM RACING MX 125 2012
TM RACING MX 144 2024
TM RACING MX 144 2023
TM RACING MX 144 2022
TM RACING MX 144 2021
TM RACING MX 144 2020
TM RACING MX 144 2019
TM RACING MX 144 2018
TM RACING MX 144 2017
TM RACING MX 144 2016
TM RACING MX 144 2015
TM RACING MX 144 2014