Motorcycle Repair: 84 FXRS NOT RIDDEN IN TWO YEARS, harley manual, crankcase breather

Question
"I JUST BOUGHT AN '84 FXRS THAT WAS NOT RIDDEN FOR APPROX 2 YEARS. IT KICKED OVER/FIRED BUT OIL GUSHED/STREAMED OUT FROM AN OPEN HOUSE AT THE BOTTOM OF BIKE. IS THIS A BREATHER HOSE OR SHOULD IT BE CONNECTED TO SOMETHING? WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT THIS? (THERE SURE ARE A LOT OF OIL HOSES!) THE FACTORY HARLEY MANUAL IS NO HELP.
ALSO, THE TANK WAS DRY AND THE LINING IS CRACKED INSIDE. SHOULD THE TANK, LINES, CARB BE CLEANED OUT. SHOULD THE TANK BE TREATED AND/OR SEALED? THANK YOU VERY MUCH. RAY"

Answer
Hi Ray,the oil is coming from the crankcase breather,this is normal for a remote oil tank to sump if not used in some length of time.It would be in your best interest to replace the lines,clean the carb and to have the fuel tank lined by a professional.Happy riding.