I just changed my oil for the start of the season. I removed the lower pan completely including disconnecting the oil line at the back. Took it for a ride to work. First thing I notice was that the rear tire took quite a slide coming off a turn under power. Then when I got to work I noticed a smell (the bike not my job). Looking things over I notice a slow drip coming off of the lower portion of the rear oil line (the one you need to remove to take off the lower sump pan). Checked tightness
I guess I'll need to protect the line at the top area of contact also. In other places on the bike I've used "zip-ties" as contact guards:
(There, done! Just in case . . .) Thanks, again, Mike!!