Sludge on fairing help

[R2Astromech]

Hello All,

First post, so be gentle...

I have a 2006 Katana 600 with 8000 km's on it.

I have noticed on the bottom left fairing which is white, and by the kickstand that there is a black sludge type substance that is present. I don't know what it is as I don't think it is oil as it's not viscous like oil, but it is black, and greasy but a dirt grease not really fluid... wipes right off the fairing with no problem, but I don't know if it is from the kickstand spring lube, the chain or something more drastic...

Any assistance on what this substance is would be appreciated...

[ZukiFred]

Chain lube.

[R2Astromech]

Thanks !! I thought so, but the chain looks rather dry...

[RobertTravis]

Clean the chiznit out of it when the bike is cold & then go for a long ride. Check your oil. If there is an 'active leak' you should be able to pinpoint it after you have a clean, dry surface.

[woobie]

If you ever take off the front sprocket cover you`ll find a nice build up in there too.

[Kreylyn]

exhaust leaks will leave deposits like that...

Krey