Gaskets + Gasket Sealer? And Break in Q

[Memphis]

Hey E2S, posting this for a buddy that just rebuilt his Tri-z, he can't get on the board atm. Anywho, he has a couple questions and needs more then just my reassurance

Ok Gaskets...

I told him when I rebuilt my blaster I used gasket sealer on the intake, reed spacer, and base gasket. I installed the head gasket as is (blaster one is copper) with no sealer.

He will be using sealer on the intake and base...

He wants to add gasket sealer (copper) to the head gasket, is this necessary and will it hurt anything at all? I said I didn't believe it was necessary and on my gasket package it told me not to use it....

Secondly, he wants to break his bike in and is getting mixed opinions on using a synthetic or "normal" oil to break the bike in. I said to go to crappy tire and run a gas tank of cheapo oil and then switch back to Amsoil. Please post so my friend can get his bike up and running in tip top shape!

[370banshee]

i install all my gaskets dry.... unless it;s a zilla then i put a littel it of permatex super tack on the gasket around the PV... install the gaskets dry... and for break in use a conventional or semi-synthetic oil.. then switch to full syn. after about 4 or 5 heat cycles... break in really only takes about 15 mins....

[sblt500r]

the head gasket should go on dry. if its a composite gasket, it will stick, or melt to the head and cylinder creating a better seal, when it gets hot. they are made to do that.

[fiveOnick]

Yeah, composite use nothing but I always use some sealer on a metal coated type, I do a lot of CR and copper gaskets on motors. I like the silicon 3 bond type or the old grey works if you dont plan on having to clean it up next time.