ATHENA Cylinder Base Gasket for YAMAHA XT 500, XT 550 1982-1986

ATHENA offers this cylinder base gasket for YAMAHA XT 500, XT 550 1982-1986. The base gasket sits under the cylinder, on the crankcase. Crushed when tightened, it cannot be reused: replace it every time the cylinder comes off.

Why does the thickness matter?

The benefits:

• The OE thickness keeps the cylinder height intended by the manufacturer.
• Another thickness lets you correct piston-to-head clearance after machining or adjust the port timing of a 2-stroke.
• A new gasket keeps the bottom end sealed against oil and gases.

Why choose ATHENA?

Athena, founded in 1973 by Giovanni Mancassola near Vicenza and based in Alonte (Italy), designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits; it supplies original equipment to manufacturers such as KTM, Ducati, Fantic and Triumph.

When should you replace the base gasket on your YAMAHA XT 500?

Every time the cylinder comes off: piston change, top-end rebuild or cylinder inspection. Oil or mixture seeping at the base of the cylinder also points to a tired gasket.

No manufacturer figure in hours for this model. Cross-Mania guideline: compression check every 50 h of hard use and every 100 h of leisure riding.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Thickness : OE
• Manufacturer part number: S410485006005

Cross-Mania tip: Choose the OE thickness if the cylinder and head have not been machined; if in doubt, measure the squish with solder wire before final assembly.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Top-end gasket kit : see the selection
• Piston : see the selection
• Piston rings : WOSSNER · ATHENA
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR

Compatibility

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

Fits:
YAMAHA XT 500 1986
YAMAHA XT 500 1985
YAMAHA XT 500 1984
YAMAHA XT 500 1983
YAMAHA XT 500 1982
YAMAHA XT 550 1984
YAMAHA XT 550 1983
YAMAHA XT 550 1982