KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp (EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W)
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage,
and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 166)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount
upper steering head bearing.
–
Check whether upper steering head seal
1
is correctly posi-
tioned.
–
Slide on protective ring
2
and O-ring
3
.
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– Position the upper triple clamp with the handlebar.
–
Mount screw
4
, but do not tighten yet.
– Secure the wiring harness and the clutch line with the cable
holder.
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– Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
5
are positioned toward the front.
Info
The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB
(red adjuster). The compression damping is located in
left fork leg COMP (white adjuster).
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the
fork legs. The second milled groove (from the top) must
be flush with the upper edge of the upper triple clamp.
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–
Tighten screws
6
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)

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