2 steps forward and 3 back lol

[kinkytriker]

got my clutch lever shortened, and new return spring, works really good now.

re-piped rear brakes, put old master cylinder on and it leaked like a sieve,
got a new one and all working well.

had the trike running today and it was leaking water from rocker gasket,
i am not a rocket scientist by any means, but assume that the head gasket is fu@@ed   
   

[fifer]

There should be no water in the space under the rocker cover .
There is no pressure in the rocker cover as it should be well vented through the rocker cover breather

Is the leak coming from the front or the rear ?
If from the front it could be the thermostat housing gasket or the housing is cracked .
If from the rear exhaust side it could be the hose not tightened .
If you have the water jacket at the carb it could be

[kinkytriker]

.got mater dropping down from rocker cover on to head stud

[terry t]

.got mater dropping down from rocker cover on to head stud

what mater. is it oil.water or oil water mixed

[fifer]

Have you removed the rocker cover yet ?
If the engine has been lying for a long time condensation gathers under the cover .
Since the cover is not pressurised , { unless the breather cap is fully blocked } the only way that any fluid can escape is obviously through the rocker cover gasket not sealing correctly or the head has a score from the outside right under the gasket .
The best way I have found to ensure a good rocker cover gasket seal is as per ;

https://sites.google.com/site/fifersrelianthintsandtips/rocker-cover/rocker-cover-gasket

Do not over tighten the rocker cover nuts as all that does is to deform the covr .
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[kinkytriker]

as far as i can see it is just water, i will check thermostat hose and gasket, it only starts leaking when i start her up.

[trikerpete]

at least it seems that the waterpump is working

[kinkytriker]

yes one less problem  ,

need to get a return spring for my back break.

then it will be almost up to scratch