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Old Dec 25, 2019 | 01:55 PM
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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
 
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Old Dec 25, 2019 | 02:03 PM
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Base gaskets are a common problem on the EVO ... Use quality gaskets and check deck and jugs for surface condition
 
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Old Dec 25, 2019 | 02:06 PM
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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
 
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Well ... Leaking like that will definitely cause damage to the surfaces ...
 
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Ok thanks for info guess I'll be tearing into it soon to replace gaskets
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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 :>)
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
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
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.
 
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