Right on, thanks for the quick responses. I'm using premix & have the oil pump closed off, also the fact that it coated the spark plug concerned me & made me believe it's motor-oil. The leak was right where the engine meets the exhaust. I wouldn't know how to do a leak test, I could take it ...

Hello! I'm new to Hodakas, bikes, small engines & carburators. But I've rebuilt a couple engines, I'm generally handy. I just bought a 99 Road Toad to get my hands dirty, have some fun, & the community sounds great! Anyways, after cleaning the carb while troubleshooting an idling issue, I no...