Motorcycle Repair: 2003 Electra Glide Classic, head gasket leak, intake leak

Question
Hello I was reading through some of your advise looking to a possible solution to my problem. I own a 2003 Electra Glide with only 6000 miles on it. The Bike seemed to have a possible intake leak and was not running correctly. I had a friend look at it and he sprayed brake cleaner around the front cylinder head and the bike shut off. Can you tell me if this is a head gasket leak like my friend swears it is?

Answer
To check for a intake use a little carb cleaner and spray around the intake while the bike is running. If the RPMs go up you have a leak. Spraying around the dead does not tell you.
If you have a head gasket leak you should be able to either hear it or you can feel it with your finger. You can also do a compression and leak down test to see if you have one.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike