What is this liquid? Is it oil?

someone might come on with exact knowledge of that specific bike
but yes it looks like oil and that appears to be just part of the crankcase vent system

dsurley said:

someone might come on with exact knowledge of that specific bike but yes it looks like oil and that appears to be just part of the crankcase vent system

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so nothing to worry about lol? I really love this bike I'm just scared I'm breaking it.

I’d say it is NOT hurting anything, but a little clean/ride/inspect might find the source of the leak to service. Dad said, “it can leak oil all the time and not break, it’s when it runs out that the problems add up”.

From what I can see, the hose it is dripping from is the fuel line. I would check the petcock.

I would clean that area up real good with a good "de-grease'rrr" and tight'n down that hose (check it to be sure that there is not a crack in that hose)
Ronnie
5/24/23

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Hello everyone!

I've recently bought a 1986 Interstate and have been loving it for the past week. I just noticed a liquid coming from where i've shown in the picture. Is this oil? I'm new to understanding the mechanics of motorcycles so help would be appreciated!

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I had an '86 Aspencade Sei and, on the close-up picture that you took, it looks like the hose runs into an opaque fuel filter on the right side of the bike. I would just measure the diameter and go to an auto parts store and buy a new length. Replace the hose clamps at the same time. Rubber and petroleum products are not good bed mates.

Looks like a gas lead to me, either from the petcock or hose connection. I would check petcock.

You're gonna have to clean/degrease that area, ride it, then check it to see if you can determine the exact point from where the fluid is leaking. I assume that if you wipe that drip with a finger that you'd know the difference between what fuel and oil feels like so that should give you a hint but do as others (GLblinded) have suggested.... clean/ride/inspect. I'm guessing here but since that's a fuel line, it prolly fuel not oil. Let us know!