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G'day read a few post on here but haven't found a definitive answer so here is the question are the rear uni track shock rebuildable ? In particular the 83, I have a 83 & 91,the 83 feels fairly soft in the rear compared to the 91 so it might turn out that they both need some attention :hmm: cheers
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Not sure about the 83 but the 91 is rebuildable for sure as I just did mine last rear. I just used the factory seals as I find they last the longest. I will check into seeing if the factory ones are available for the 83 as I work at a Kawi dealer.
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The furthest back I can look up parts is to 86 and it is rebuildable but parts are not available. I don't have access to a manual for anything pre 89 either.
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maybe

Does it have two holes in the shock close to where the shaft enters the body? (on the cap)

I think 1984 and 1985 have that, as I have the tool with the 2 posts and a bar to loosen the cap.
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OK, I see from your other thread that you mean KDX250 1983...yes, it is at least disassemble-able. :lol:

Look on racetech.com to at least see a partial parts list.

NEeeeevermind, it just says call.

It does have a piston, not a reservoir.
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Jason wrote:maybe

Does it have two holes in the shock close to where the shaft enters the body? (on the cap)

I think 1984 and 1985 have that, as I have the tool with the 2 posts and a bar to loosen the cap.
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Undo the cap and this is what you'll find.

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Hopfully the inside will look like this and not worn out or out of shape and you can get it rebuilt

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Gday sorry its been so long since my last visit thanks for all the intel and pics haven't got to the dismantle stage yet but the feedback gives me hope :grin:
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