KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
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Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall
over.
– Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
– Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (78129955100)
Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
–
Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
–
To park the motorcycle, press side stand
1
to the ground
with your foot and lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up
and secured with rubber strap.
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
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Main work
–
Release bleeder screws
1
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Tighten the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)

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