New (2000) GZ owner with oil level questions

[johnd]

Hi Forum and thanks to all for the tips and suggestions about the worrisome oil level in my new bike. I finally got my first ride on my new/old GZ yesterday, a 17.7 mile ride. This is really weird. The other day while trying to get to the oil drain plug to drain the excess oil, I kicked an oil pan I had placed under the bike and spilled oil onto the floor. It was old lawnmower oil. The spill was right under the bike. I moved the pan and got the bag of Sta-Dry and sprinkled it all over the spill and swept it around and went away. Yesterday when I went to finish cleaning the bike was in the way over the spill to I rolled the bike outside. Later, walking by, I noticed the cursed sightglass shined like a dime and thought what is this, sunlight hitting it? I went over to look and it was daylight almost to the low mark. I pulled it straight up and the oil went to the full mark. I did this about three times and each time it was right on the mark. I thought perhaps it's a miracle, but whatever, I am going to take a ride. I went up and down the street a few times and you get really rusty after 16 - 17 years. My feet kept missing the forward pegs, but I got it and took off to my friends house to show off the bike. It did great. When I got back home and parked I of course looked at the sightglass and again it was plum full even with the bike on the sidestand. I give up. I am going to the dealer for an oil change for the peace of mind and to know it has m/c oil in it. I can see now why this little bike is so well liked. My first interest was a Buel Blast that a coworker's daughter decided to sell when she returned to school. I was always interested in the Velocette 500 but never saw one. The Blast has a good following too. But the guy would never get back to me. Maybe he did me a favor. Especially where the money is concerned as I think I got a great buy on this bike.
Thanks again to all and I look forward to enjoying my nice litter bike.
Johnd