Oil leak thoughts

[Wrongway]

I sold my '90 a few weeks ago. I had never had any oil leak of any type. The new owner says it is leaking while riding but not when parked. Leak seems to come from above the shifter. A few days prior to selling, I found a rectangular rubber cap thing ( hey I'm NOT mechanical) maybe 2 x 3 in. near the front left peg/shifter area on the ground. I assume it is from the bike. I've looked at schematics but don't see it. Any ideas may be helpful. Thanks.

[Rocket]

A few days prior to selling, I found a rectangular rubber cap thing ( hey I'm NOT mechanical) maybe 2 x 3 in. near the front left peg/shifter area on the ground. I assume it is from the bike.

 

The cap is probably the clutch bleed nipple cover, it sits on top of the lower engine casing in that area.

[cecdoo]

Yep thats what it is, when mine leaked like that it was the rear valve cover gasket, Craig

[GeorgeS]

Could be Either front or rear case cover on left side.

 

New Set of Gaskets, and couple hours of work.

[Marcarl]

Make sure he didn't do an oil change and over fill it.

[Wrongway]

Thanks for the thoughts guys. He did change the oil, I'll get with him to see how much he used.

[Venturous Randy]

Make sure he didn't do an oil change and over fill it.

 

I agree with Carl on this one. Also, make sure he knows to check the oil level on the center stand.

RandyA