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30k miles, always kept inside, well maintained. Today I noticed a leak. Upon inspection I found it was fuel (looks like its mixed with oil) coming from behind the left chrome cover just aft of the oil level sight gauge. No evidence of a fuel leak near/around the gas tank, manual fuel valve, or anywhere else. I have a shop manual but it is currently in storage (no access). I have not ridden it for a few weeks (or even moved it). Strange that all of a sudden, with no usage, it would just start leaking. 1. How does that cover come off? 2. Anyone ever hear of a leak such as this?
I just bought my 99 Vulcan 800 classic last summer and immediately after purchase I noticed that my oil was way over full. Turned out to be the same issue, leaking petcock filled the crank case with gas. I bought a rebuild kit for the petcock and rebuilt it. Changed the oil and filter and all has been good since. I only rode it once before I noticed the issue so I can't say if I had the same issue with the clutch, and I'm also not a mechanic by any means, but I would guess that there was probably some grime built up on the clutch plates and the gas cleaned it which caused the different feel of your clutch.
1999 Vulcan classic fuel leak
