oil, grease or dry cylinder base and head gasket

[amamet]

prepping parts for an install of new gaskets on my g5 and was wondering if one preferred to the other for each application or is it just personal preference?  at least its not an oil or tire thread
allen

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I install both dry.

[amamet]

great, thx. kinda what i wanted to hear

[Triple Jim]

For 2-strokes, I use a thin coat of antiseize on base gaskets.  I don't know if they seal any better, but they sure come off easier later.  I guess with a Guzzi engine you don't have to take the cylinders off very often, but if you do have to remove one later...