I noticed this oil leak...

[GAWildKat]

....after Mike pulled the side covers off to do the carbsync I noticed the oil slick going down the engine. both the centerstand and side stand are coated in oil. We have a known leak around the heal/toe shifter, but this is new, any thoughts about this?

 

Tricia

[skydoc_17]

Hey Tricia,

That leak would be the Valve Cover Gasket and the Grommets that hold the Valve Cover in Place. Usually when these items are leaking, you would do a valve adjustment, and replace the valve cover gaskets and grommets. Then you are done for quite a while.

Earl

[Flyinfool]

Valve cover gaskets.

No big deal, just messy.

Replace them when you are ready to do a valve check.

Keep the side covers on so that you do not notice the oil.........

[buddy]

Just for grins & giggles until your ready to replace gaskets check the bolts they may be a tad loose won't stop leak but slow it down not a major deal

[Flyinfool]

Just for grins & giggles until your ready to replace gaskets check the bolts they may be a tad loose won't stop leak but slow it down not a major deal

 

Those bolts only get snugged. If you over tighten you can snap them off and it is a real PITA to get the broken end out.