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    Leaking oil at head gasket

    I am pretty sure that I need to replace the head gasket but want to confirm. Today it started leaking oil at this location. Hard to believe that a bike with only 18,000 km needs a new head gasket.
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    Last edited by dubwicht; Yesterday, 06:14 PM.

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    Cleaning the engine, to remove all oil and grease, is the first step. Using auto parts store engine degreaser spray works well. Dry well using a leaf blower or similar. Then spray down the engine with foot powder spray, to coat the area of concern with white powder. Then start up the engine, while watching closely for the source of the leak. It might be the head gasket, or some other source of leak that's running down. Be sure to confirm the head gasket before tearing down the engine.
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      #3
      Thank you. I am pretty sure it is coming from here but will double check. It was previously leaking from the tachometer gasket but I fixed it.

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