GS 1000 - Slight oil leak at the rocker box area

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  • Roadrash 1000

    #1

    GS 1000 - Slight oil leak at the rocker box area

    I have a slight oil leak at the rocker box gasket area on my 1980 GS 1000. Does any body know what causes this? Is it a hard fix? Thanks.
  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
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    • Near South Park

    #2
    Replace the gasket, it's easy...

    you probably need to adjust the valves anyway.
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    • SabreJim

      #3
      mine to

      I think its the half round rubber piece thats leaking on mine. They are behind the chrome caps but mine not leaking enough for me to bother with.

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      • Roadrash 1000

        #4
        Ya this one doesn't leak all that bad either but I have someone working on it now. Thanks for your help guys.

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