Head gask. or exhaust man. gask?

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by tommygun

Will riding with this "leak?" harm anything? The bike seems to be running better with the gasket leak.

I wouldn't ride with a leak of any sort. The engine is designed to be sealed and tight in all the right places for proper combustion. A leak of any sort may cause a hot spot and warp or weaken the metal. But that's just my opinion.