[A Navy Vet]

"I heard that police were able to track down AMF Harleys just by following the oil spots."

Har. Good one. However, Harleys leaked even before AMF. So what? I'd get some degreaser to clean the garage floor and wipe where the primary seal was leaking.

As a on and off Harley rider, I've seen the worse and the best of the brand. The pre-AMF flatheads, knuckleheads, panheads, even Shovelheads leaked oil. Again, so what, I was riding a Harley with the awesome vibration and sound from the pipes. Riding a Harley was a treat.

[Fai Mao]

When I worked for a large motel chain we were told “Never rent a downstairs room to a person riding a Harley. They all leak oil and if they take the motorcycle into the room at night it will ruin the carpet.”

[Texas resident]

Riding a Harley was a treat. Agreed.

I used to own a ‘92 FXRP. Police edition of the FXR. FAST off the line. Good cruiser. Used to ride the back roads of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama.

Then I had kids. Need the money.

[LouAvul]

Early Harleys were designed to leak to purify the oil, viz. the rider had to frequently add fresh oil.