1200 engine cases - any gaskets required when re-fitting?

Plan is to take the engine side cases off for polishing. (I've already done the coolant tank cover)
Before I get the socket set out, are there any gaskets or O rings that I need for re-fitting? Anything else I need to be aware of or is it a fairly straightforward job?

Thanks

 

I could do them by hand sitting on a cold garage floor, wearing out my finger tips and elbows.
Or, I could take them off and use the polishing machine in the nice warm shed.
Difficult innit!

 

Didn't say, polisher is a bench mounted affair

Anyway, taken the plunge, and that's the alternator cover off. Little bit tricky, 'cos alternator and crankshaft pick up are in the cover, so had to disconnect a few cables. Not as much as it says in the book though!
Clutch cover removal tomorrow, pick up new gaskets from main dealers on Friday.

 

Well it did take a while, to do the job and for me to post the result.

I think a lesson here is, if you're ordering a new bike, add the chrome cases option. Or black, obviously.
If any one wants any tips on taking the cases off, then please PM me.

Suppose this should go on the specific thread on the thruxton forum as well?


Clutch case. (After!)


Alternator case, before.


Alternator case, after.