KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE 17
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17.6 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
– Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
distance
A
between the upper edge of your boot and the shift
lever.
Gap between the shift lever
and the top of the boot
10 … 20 mm (0.39 …
0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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17.7 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
1
with the washers and take off shift
lever
2
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
– Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position
and engage gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any
other vehicle components during the shift procedure.
– Mount the screw with the washers and tighten.
Guideline
Screw, shift
lever
M6 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™

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