I have a 92 heitage and I can hear and feel air coming out of the base gasket on front cylinder is this a major issue that needs addressed any help would be appreciated thanks

 

Base gaskets are a common problem on the EVO ... Use quality gaskets and check deck and jugs for surface condition

 

Is it still ok to ride it it's not leaking oil just kinda seeps oil but you can feel the air coming out as well as hear it

 

Well ... Leaking like that will definitely cause damage to the surfaces ...

 

Ok thanks for info guess I'll be tearing into it soon to replace gaskets

 

Good move, sooner the better too. Small issues have a nasty habit of becoming bigger expensive ones if you try to ignore them. Comtic metal wafer gaskets don't waste time & money with James.

 

What have you got against James metal gaskets?
I've used both and the only real difference that I could see was where the head gasket layers were riveted together.

 

Lost the love for James years ago, didn't help I had an inside into the company for a while and I won't go into it past that. Honestly Cometic makes a better gasket fit and materials used wise

 

O.P. ... a little advice that may help in the future ... EVO's tend to like a little bit of warmth before taking off for a ride ... Give 'em a minute to get the blood flowin' ... The base gaskets will thank you :>)

 

Thanks for the info.
I bought a basket case a few years ago and it came with James steel gaskets and I couldn't tell a difference.
Then again I wasn't looking at them side by side.
So far they've been holding up but it's the spare bike and doesn't get ridden much.