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[skyhook]

well i guess i jinxed myself bragging these 2.5 yrs about how solid my 110" is

front jug has blown head gasket on left side

question:  how many 110" owners have run bikes with blown head gaskets for long periods without serious engine damage?

[sadunbar]

Is it just an oil leak. or blown to the point of loosing compression? 

If you're just leaking oil, it is just a nuisance until you fix it.  If you are loosing compression, don't ride it until repaired...

[Rooster]

I made a 3k trip with a seeping head gasket just watched the oil level. And last year came back from the Solvang trip with a chirper head gasket, just waited for it to swell up and quit chirping before taking off. Don't want to take off with it chirping or you can do damage.

[skyhook]

it is not chirping, and today i held my hand near the jug and felt no oil nlowing

could it have resealed itself?

[johnsachs]

Very Simple............
If you're losing the slightest bit of compression,you will torch a valley/trough to more than likely a stud hole,and also undercut the aluminum beyond the liner.
John

[skyhook]

thanks john...i have gaskets ordered and will fix it in a few days

[skyhook]

funny thing:  it doesn't seem to be leaking anymore...do i still have to fix what ain't broke?

[Twolanerider]

If you're certain it was bad you should be equally as certain it still should be fixed.

[Gone Fishin']

funny thing:  it doesn't seem to be leaking anymore...do i still have to fix what ain't broke?

Well, how did you actually find out that "front jug has blown head gasket on left side" ?
And than take you decision from there ...

Ride safely,
Louis

PS: All things being equal it is typically the rear cylinder to act up first.