So, I just finished my first commute by motorcycle ever.  When I got to work, I dismounted, took a depth breath and basked in the glory that is riding.

While basking, I noticed two things about my little thumper.

First, there is a tube hanging down at the bottom.  I'm 90% sure that wasn't there when I left for my commute.  I did a quick glance over but maybe I just missed it in my excitement to get on the road.  I seem to recall reading there is supposed to be a tube hanging down for draining something but I can't find the thread (I did do some searches, just nothing useful came up).  Is that normal?

The other thing: it looked like there was a wet spot on the cylinder casing.  Is that normal?  Condensation from heat, slight oil leak?  I'm completely clueless about the repair/operation of a bike.  I've been reading up so I know where everything is so far but that's about it.  Buying my Clymer manual next week (hope I don't need it yet).

Thanks for any input you might be able to provide...

Ah, sweet.  Good news about the tube.  It did spook me a bit.

Thanks for the tip on the possible "leak."  I'll wipe it down and keep an eye on it.  It's only a 2003, bought it used from a dealer with only 768 miles on it about 2 weeks ago.    Besides a small scratch on the pipe, it looked brand new.

I KNEW I was forgetting something!  I've meant to drain that tube 2 or 3 times and keep forgetting.  Thanx, Reelthing.