{"product_id":"cometic-sportster-head-base-gasket-evo-sportster-kit-oe-17049-04-68-9971","title":"Cometic Sportster Head\/Base Gasket - EVO Sportster KIT Oe#17049-04 — Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic, Sportster 883, Softail Custom (1984-1999)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCometic head and base gasket set for Harley-Davidson EVO Sportster engines, engineered to seal cylinder head and base plate with modern gasket materials and precision manufacturing. Direct replacement for OEM part 17049-04.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision-manufactured gasket set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead and base gaskets included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModern gasket materials for V-Twin engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cometic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part #:\u003c\/strong\u003e C9971\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Harley-Davidson EVO Sportster models. Replaces OEM part 17049-04.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead gasket and base gasket — everything needed to seal the cylinder head and motor base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit my Twin Cam Sportster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — this part is for EVO Sportster engines only. Twin Cam models require a different gasket kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this OEM Harley or an aftermarket replacement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCometic manufactures this as a direct OEM-spec replacement for Harley part 17049-04.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to re-torque the head after installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Harley's head bolt torque sequence and spec in your service manual — typically done in stages after initial assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cometic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53035164893295,"sku":"68-9971","price":140.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/6734\/6543\/files\/output_73d3de59-26f1-4d2a-b585-b1d020f64a6c.png?v=1779560842","url":"https:\/\/vtwinbikers.com\/products\/cometic-sportster-head-base-gasket-evo-sportster-kit-oe-17049-04-68-9971","provider":"Vtwinbikers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}