Motorcycle Repair: 1984 FXRS OIL LEAKING, harley manual, radiator shops

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
Your problem is a common one. The tank sits higher than the motor. Over time oil will weep past the check ball into the lower end. When you start the bike the oil cannot be pumped back to the tank fast enough and has to go somewhere, so it goes out the vent. If you start he bike and let it run it will clear itself.
If the lining is bad in the tank then you need to have it relgned. Check with some radiator shops. One should be abl to di this for you. I would also remove the carb and give it a good cleaning and rebuild it.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike