Hello from Idaho

[brookwest]

hello from Idaho

I'm a new lady rider, and a new owner of a GZ. It is the perfect little bike for me! I took the Idaho Star rider's class this spring, and just barley passed. I knew I could get the hang of riding a motorcycle, that I just needed more than 8hrs on a bike. (I had never ridden my own before, and well at 51yrs old, it takes just a little while to teach an old dog new tricks! LOL). Yesterday was my third time out on the bike. I was a little nervous about taking her through our little town, getting out in traffic (although where I live, a little town, there isn't much), but after several circuits through empty neighborhoods, I knew I was ready, and went down town and got breakfast. As I was leaving the restaurant, 2 experienced rider's came up who were on a long cruise all over the west, they were so great! Looking at my bike, giving words of encouragement, made me feel like part of the "Family"!!! After that put gas in the bike and headed off on a country road, about an hour out and back! It was exhilarating and the most fun I've had in a while!
I do have a question though, if anyone reads this, When I got home, I noticed that the left side of the rear wheel had some sticky/oily stuff splattered around on it. It looks like it might be coming from the chain. I know when I bought the bike, the previous owner showed me what he used to lube it, some wax based lube, and lubed it so i could see how it's done, so my question is????? is it normal for the lube to sprinkle onto the tire??? It was the first time I had it up to 55 for an extended period of time. Any comments would be appreciated!!!