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Savages leak, and there isn't any one cure all to stop it. My daily rider 2003 has oil leaks from the cam end caps, head cover gasket, "notorious plug", shifter stud, drive pulley stud, cylinder base, both valve covers, and the speedometer cable. When it gets annoying, a couple cans of CRC Brakleen removes the goo.
Keep in mind that the most technologically advanced part of the bike made its debut about 1975 (electronic ignition), with other parts unchanged since 1969 (front brake), 1949 (forks), 1954 (swingarm, although the old ones had grease fittings and better bearings)...
The gaskets used in the Savage are 1950s treated paper type, or 1970s "tube of goo" type.
The electrical system is a hybrid of Lucas and early 1960s Honda origins.
In simple terms, the Savage/S40 is a dinosaur. Expect it to run and handle like a vintage bike (because it technically is), with all of the associated quirks. You won't stop every leak, squeak or rattle.
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