Kawasaki KDX 200 89' Rear shock oil content

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Kawasaki KDX 200 89' Rear shock oil content

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Hello I would like to know how much oil do i have to put in the shock. Can anyone tell me ? Thanks..!
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I just filled it up on both sides when I rebuilt mine, or enough to the point where oil will spill out when installing the bladder and shock body
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My '89 has no rear shock...it's just spring. Have no idea where to start with repairing it :neutral:
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Per my service manual (this is prior to reinserting the bladder):
"Pour KYB K2-C (SAE 5w or Belray SE2 #40 ) oil into the gas reservoir to 60-70mm from the gas reservoir upper end."
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sarrant wrote:Per my service manual (this is prior to reinserting the bladder):
"Pour KYB K2-C (SAE 5w or Belray SE2 #40 ) oil into the gas reservoir to 60-70mm from the gas reservoir upper end."
Thanks but dont you know how much do i have to put in the shock? (ml.)
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From my manual:

-Adjust the gas reservoir damping adjuster to the softest position.
-Install the air bleeder bolt.
*Check the O-ring on the air bleeder bolt, and replace it if necessary
-Pour KYB K2-C(SAE 5W or Bel-Ray SE2 #40) oil into the gas reservoir to 60-70mm from the gas resservoir upper end.
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Once you get it down pat, about 1/3 liter. The first time, it will be handy to have the whole liter. After a couple of tries, you can get by with half a liter bottle.
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