Motorcycle Repair: oil leak, o rings, oil leak


Question
My mid 70s shovel has an oil leak coming out of the tappet block on the front exhaust lifter. It oozes out especially when you shut the bike off. It has adjustable pushrods. How can I fix this? Thanks.

Answer
Remove the pushrod cover clip and take the adjustment out of the pushord and remove them. take the bolts out of the tappet block and remove it. replace the gasket and reinstall. Install the pushrods, with covers and new o-rings, adjust the pushrods and put the clips back in
Good luck and happy riding
Mike