I'm an idiot and now oil on pipe. Need advice!
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Stage IV
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Thanks everybody. I went and checked the shock and pulled the boot down and sure enough there was signs of oil. The air hoses looked fine. I have an appointment to take it to the dealer Thursday and they will double check but will replace both shocks under warranty even though my warranty was over 2 months ago. I see no oil inside the pipe and it was only on the outside of the pipe right under the shock which makes sense since it was on its kick stand and leaning that direction. The dealer said it would only take an hour or two so I can wait and drive it out, 200 miles to its/my new home. I have been keeping the bike in storage 9 miles from the house because I live two miles up a bad dirt road on a mountain. My new home has a paved driveway and 2 car and one motorcycle garage and I cant wait to get it there. Thanks again everyone for your suggestions.
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I don't think its your shock. You just changed the oil two weeks earliers. I'm betting on it being engine oil. with a covered intake, the only way your bike can breath is by sucking air thru the case vents, which would bring in oil with it. check your tail pipe for eveidence of oil.
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