All of which does not explain why sometimes they leak in the same spot when *new*.
The Evo engine improved it quite a lot, but even to this day, you’ll get the occasional new Evo-engined bike that marks its spot - something that the rest of the industry considers unacceptable. Even Triumphs don’t leak any more.
The occasional new Evolution? Pretty impressive considering the Twin Cam replaced the Evolution in 1999.