07-29-2015, 09:21 AM
Ecka, this may be just a case of the seal "taking up". Ensure that the cover bolts are tightened correctly. After tightening, wipe away the oil and check wether the leak continues. If so, the gasket or sealant may be defective, or been installed incorrectly. With the small amount of leakage involved you can continue to run the bike with complete confidence that no engine damage will occur until you get it to the dealer.
Cheers and good luck.
By the way, I took my cylinder head cover off during a valve clearance check. After re-installation there was a slight oil leak, or rather more like what is called a "weep". At this time I also changed to a full synthetic oil. Synthetic has the reputation of producing this "weeping" on initial use. In any case, whatever the cause, I tightened the cover bolts and "abracadabra", like magic, problem gone.
Cheers again.
Cheers and good luck.
By the way, I took my cylinder head cover off during a valve clearance check. After re-installation there was a slight oil leak, or rather more like what is called a "weep". At this time I also changed to a full synthetic oil. Synthetic has the reputation of producing this "weeping" on initial use. In any case, whatever the cause, I tightened the cover bolts and "abracadabra", like magic, problem gone.
Cheers again.