KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 User Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 63)
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Main work
–
Turn T-grips
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counterclockwise all the way.
The marking +0 aligns with the right wing.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn the T-grips clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort +0
Standard +0
Sport +3
The T-grips engage noticeably at the numerical values.
Info
Adjust the spring preload to the numerical values only
as the preload will not engage between the numerical
values.
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn
counterclockwise to reduce the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the
absorption setting of the rebound.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damp-
ing higher with a higher spring preload.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 63)

KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 42 mm throttle body
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Weight (without fuel)	106.5 kg
Displacement	510.9 cm³