[griz440]

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Last August I bought a 2006 1800 with 10,000 miles on it and it was, literally, in showroom condition. You could eat off the floor of the previous owner's garage and the bike had been meticulously maintained. I now have 14,000 miles on it and have noticed a thin film of oil on the top of the right shock. It seems like awfully low mileage to have a seal go out.Is this something that is common or will this be one of those deals where no one has ever heard of this happening at such low mileage and I'm just the lucky one?

 

[corventure]

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It appears that the left fork seal is usually the problem when the anti dive valve gets stuck. The left side can actually "blow" out if this happens.
Do you have any warranty left? Many dealers will cover this, tho there are some won't cover anything without previously printed Honda notification. These don't get my business!
What I would do is take it to a dealer if still under warranty. I would also get the extended warranty if the 3 year has not expired. Just my opinion here.
To answer your question.... this is far too soon to see any oil film in the front fork tube. Here...at 58,000 and another with over 100,000 miles.... the seals - tubes are dry.