Oil Leak from right side of case

[crobwolfpack]

So I've got an oil leak (as well as some carb issues... see http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60783.0 ) on the right side of my case cover.  It is the side with the dip-stick and it is leaking from the top side closest to the rear, how do I know if I need to replace the whole outside cover or just the gasket?  The bike is a 93 so I'm hoping just the gasket since it's probably got some dry rot

Thanks in advance!

[89500inPA]

If there is no physical damage to the case cover it should definatly be the gasket. Be sure to pin point the leak though as they can be sneaky. I thought I had a leak from my cylender head that was from the cam tensioner. Snap a pic for the forum if you can and you may get some others to confirm your situation. Cleaning the surface and spreading a little baby powder can also help to find a leak.

[ivany]

If it started happening without any drops it's 99% the gasket. I did both sides on my bike recently - they started leaking about 6 months apart. I didn't get all of the old material off - scraped as much as I could and went over the rest with a wire brush. No leaks and it's been about a year!