I went back to trump and got a brand new Triumph Scrambler.... unfortunately I got side swiped by a car and the Triumph is waiting on parts from across the pond to get fixed...... i'm battered and bruised with a fractured wrist but thankfully I have the good sense to wear a full face helmet or a 25 mph crash could have cracked my skull open like an egg...... i'm back on the thumper while the Scrambler is in the shop...... i never got around to fixing the ubiquitous plug cap leak and am just wondering if there are any long term effects other than having to top off the oil that leaks onto the engine...... just wondering if there is potential for a major problem or if this is just an annoyance...... i had a 72 Triumph Daytona from the Meriden years so a few drops of oil on the driveway brings back fond memories........ anybody know if the plug cap on an 88 is subject to major failure that could cause serious damage??  i'm planning on fixing the leak once I get the Triumph out of the shop but don't want to risk any major engine damage....... i forgot how much i missed the backfire when i turn it off  

Had an aluminum plug (w/o-ring) made when I rebuilt the engine.  I'm at 500 miles and it's bone dry......Will post more when I hit the 1000 mile mark.  Did the 500 mile in 18 days.  

I ran with my leak for over 2 years.  Have my two main parking spots well marked.  Finally got tired of leaving spots on the sidewalk at Ralph's and Target and such.