Oil leaking from chromium cap in top left side of engine?

Minderis

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Triumph Rocket III Touring
In this area (red circle) I see some oil (or other liquid) marks.
Question: what is covered under chromium cap? Might be some liquid leaking from this place? What it is, as I do not find any info in service manual?
 

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I cleaned everything with brake cleaner. And after a ride took new picture. Looks like oil leaking comes from head bolt. Does it mean I should replace cylinder head gasket?

 
Might be but since its a outside head bolt and they are stretch bolts I would try a quater turn to a half on that bolt. Then if it still leaks I throw a new head gasket in it and make sure you get the newer style head gasket to be safe. Not working hard you should be able to do it in 8 to 12 hours depending on your mechanical experience. Oh and you can take the head off while the engine is still in the bike. I've done it 3 or 4 times.