Reusing gaskets

[Kool_Biker]

Someone, I think it was Dave, recently offered a tip on how to reuse gaskets like the clutch cover and gear selector cover ones, which tend to break in many pieces the first time you try to undo the cover.
Was it wetting them with engine oil before initial application, or was it smearing with non setting sealant, I cannot remember.
Any tip would help. It is silly to damage these hard to get and expensive parts every time you want to remove a cover, and for no reason.
Thanks, Aris

[daves79x]

Aris:
Don't think it was me that commented on the subject, but I've had good luck removing covers for quite a while after installation of new gaskets just installing them dry. I suppose using something like Hylomar would help and not hurt anything. But hopefully you won't be taking anything apart after this rebuild!

Dave

[Kool_Biker]

But hopefully you won't be taking anything apart after this rebuild!

Dave

Not sure how to respond to your very kind comment Dave, other than to say: 'wishful thinking'. But thank you kindly.
In any case the bike is a couple of days from hitting the road and all (once more) will be revealed

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Aris