if that is the case, i guess it would be a good reason to get the cam tensioner tool. it would make my headahes go away when it comes time to remove that belt again.
whats the worst thing it could be? i cant find any cracks and ive never opend that side of the engine before..
no idea. check the mounts for cracks, that's really the only stress point for that side of the engine. i doubt it is a crack. usually a leak that's coming down the side is either an oil galley from teh vertical cylinder or a seal. even if it's the cylinder, it just needs to be taken off and a new seal put in, also not crazy. it can be done with the engine in the bike (but not easily, much easier to drop it.
also double check the cover screws. i had a leak on a bike and was tearing my hair out because i thought i had to crack the case. of course, dumbass, i finally looked at the alternator cover and noticed the bottom two screws were GONE. DUH.