Idiot rev'd my bike from cold

[fazersharp]

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The last time I changed my oil I did the correct filling procedure letting it settle for 10 or so mins and then slowly- gently topped it up to the mark, great !.
I did not ride it then for a few days but a day or so later the the oil level had gone up and then another day later it was beyond the sight glass, so it just shows you how much oil clings to all the parts and that was after a few days of standing, yours was even ticking over.

Which brings me to another point, starting the bike after standing for 2 or 3 weeks after the oil has drained from the parts, should I be doing anything in particular (apart from riding it more ) 

In answer to your question, just let it tickover for a while, to warm the oil up. If you're intending on riding it anyway then that's a plus, but if not just let it be, especially in very cold weather, as starting it up from cold, letting it run for a bit, then switching off will just cause condensation in your sump. That's when you'll get that milky shit on top of your oil 'cos the bike's not getting up to proper temperature to burn it off, then you'll think you have a head gasket leak.  :eek
Been there, done that.
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Yep I only start it when I intend to ride it.