KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check steering head bearing play. ( p. 72)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 63)
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC‑F SIX DAYS EU)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 63)
V01795-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check steering head bearing play. ( p. 72)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 63)
12.16 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
(EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 67)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 69)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubri-
cated in the course of removal and installation of
the lower triple clamp.
(EXC‑F SIX DAYS EU)
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 68)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 71)

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