oil leak

[culla]

i seem to have an oil leak possibly from high left side but i clean it run it and no oil leak???
this has happened twice both times i take off the fairing can't see where its coming from clean it and no oil leak go for a longish ride still no oil leak.
the 2 times have been popping down to the shops [short run] any ideas thanks [1989 gpx600]

[robracer]

If you have a leak you must be able to find it, If the oil has been overfilled you might have a small amount coming from the crankcase breather but I suspect given the age of the bike you might have a weeping gasket. This is a hard one because of any number of places it could be coming from, my suggestion would be some in depth detective work, you will need to look really carefully when you are going over the bike to determine the source.

[Rossi]

When you say High left hand side ---- of what ?? Crankcase or cylinder head ?

Talcum powder is your friend here

[culla]

cylinder head ah talcum powder i'll try that thanks let you know soon

[devo]

High left ???? front or back. It could be you have a leaking or weeping front sprocket driveshaft seal. whaen oil is cold it takes a while to flow but when it heaps up obviously it thins and flows quicker. But the talc powder is ok and a good idea

[culla]

cool seems to be from the top gasket [rocker cover? ]
any advice much appreciated thanks

[robracer]

cool seems to be from the top gasket [rocker cover? ]
any advice much appreciated thanks

Yep.... replace the Gasket should not be a hard job but order the Gasket & get it in before starting the work If you are unsure about what is involved, talk to the dealer you order the parts through, & if they are any good they should be able to get one of their mechanics to tell you what is involved.

[culla]

ok i tightened the 2 bolts on left side qarter turn the others were tight and went for a blast and its dry as a bone hopefully thats all it needed fingers crossed

[robracer]

Easy fix then

[culla]

update gasket started leaking again replaced it $80 balanced carbs still going strong