Oil leaking near exhaust 1,4 ports

[Guest]

Hey guys,

got a bit of oil staining up the fins right above the exhausts on 1 and 4, clearly seems to be coming from the gasket surface between the cover and head.

Im overdue for a valve check. Having said that the bike is running quiet and strong. I havent touched the valve cover since so the gasket was never re used.

Is this just typical of an old gasket bleeding or symptoms of needing a valve adjustment? (just for future reference )

cheers!

Nik

[chuck hahn]

Typical gasket leaking from what you describe. get a new gasket..and i suggest you DO NOT get a Real Gasket gasket. Go OEM and use the inch pound torque wrench when installing the cover.. Clean the rubber half moon cam end caps and the notch well with some Acetone and wipe a smear of good RTV into the U shaped area and a little across the tops of the rubber end plugs to be sure they seal well. Adjust the valves and ride on.

[nikosg]

thank you sir!