KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

WHEELS, TIRES 14
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14.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
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Main work
– Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push
back the brake pistons.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake
pistons.
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–
Loosen screw
1
by several rotations.
–
Loosen screws
2
.
–
Press on screw
1
to push the wheel spindle out of the axle
clamp.
–
Remove screw
1
.
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Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the
braking effect.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the
brake disc is not damaged.
– Hold front wheel and remove wheel spindle. Take front wheel
out of the fork.
Info
Do not actuate the hand brake lever when the front
wheel is removed.
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–
Remove spacers
3
.

KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Weight (without fuel)	106.5 kg
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	355 mm
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR shock absorber
Front Brake	Disc brake
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel