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Amount of oil in forks changing the oil in the forks need to know how much to put back in or oil level?

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The forks have to be bled correctly, then oil filled to the correct level by oil level (height) measurement. You need the service manual for your model if you are not familiar with the procedure. Since you asked the "amount" instead of "level" in millimeters - I assume you need the manual.

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There is a 2004 service manual available (freebies) at this site, it should satisfy your requirements:

http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp

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