What happens is a float valve being open or leaking for a long period of time with the bike on the kick stand.
This is what happened to my 04 Thruxton, near a full tank of fuel went in to the head, crank case and exhaust. Yes there was a puddle of fuel under the bike.


Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken