Hi new here, just recently got my bike and was wondering if this leak was that cap I keep hearing about or if I do in fact need a head gasket, oil leaks out while riding to a point where I pretty much have to fill up every time I ride or it starts ticking, also have trouble getting it to start at first, have to drain the carb, choke it and hit it with starter fluid to get it to maybe start, after it starts up that first time I normally don't have anymore issues for the rest of the day, so I was thinking maybe compression issues that come with needing a HG but hoping it's not, having trouble starting it today too

g, also have trouble getting it to start at first, have to drain the carb, choke it and hit it with starter fluid to get it to maybe st

Do you prime the bowl after draining?
My first Savage needed choked even on warm days ,first start.
I haven't used the choke to start this one. PO told me don't.

Do you have the stock petcock? they can cause a lot of issues ,like  starting /or even gas in your oil ,you should check ,testing your petcock in the tech. section.