This may help you, taken from the Triples site in 2008
I should add that some after market base gaskets have been a problem.
To replace the base gasket, you have to pull the jugs...
But....there is a cheap way to try to fix it that often works, and is really easy.
First clean the area where the leak is with brake parts cleaner. Dry the area completley with compressed air.
Get a bar of Ivory soap (use Ivory brand...it works the best). Using heavy pressure, rub the bar of soap over the leaking area, forcing the soap into the leak. Go over the area several times, to make sure you get good peneatration into the leaking area.
I know this sounds dumb, but I have sealed leaks on several different bikes this way. Besides...all you are out is a little time, and the cost of a bar of Ivory soap, if it does not work.
In most cases, this will seal this kind of leak for several months or more....if it starts leaking again, just clean the area, and re-apply more soap.
I should add that some after market base gaskets have been a problem.
To replace the base gasket, you have to pull the jugs...
But....there is a cheap way to try to fix it that often works, and is really easy.
First clean the area where the leak is with brake parts cleaner. Dry the area completley with compressed air.
Get a bar of Ivory soap (use Ivory brand...it works the best). Using heavy pressure, rub the bar of soap over the leaking area, forcing the soap into the leak. Go over the area several times, to make sure you get good peneatration into the leaking area.
I know this sounds dumb, but I have sealed leaks on several different bikes this way. Besides...all you are out is a little time, and the cost of a bar of Ivory soap, if it does not work.
In most cases, this will seal this kind of leak for several months or more....if it starts leaking again, just clean the area, and re-apply more soap.