Dipstick smells like Petrol (34L XT 600)

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Hi Everyone

I just started the old XT (fired up on 2nd kick) to check her oil level, she's going to Allan tomorrow for brakes, seals,front tyre, etc etc......... small stuffies. He really doesnt want to even TOUCH that engine, so perfectly she runs.

Jomar said the dipstick smells like petrol.

If you put a flame to it it also ignites.

........Can this be, and how/what makes this happen if indeed so??

1) She starts EASY PEASY
2) She stood quite some time, more than 3 Months
3) When she started up now, she did throw a bit of black smoke but nothing any more
4) She doesnt smoke and uses NO oil between services, like in ZERO.

?????
 
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