KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
63
12.6 Installing the fork protector
V00332-11
– Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and
tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and
tighten screws
2
.
– Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and
tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.7 Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 119)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 107)
K00545-10
Main work
–
Remove screws
1
and take off the clamp.
– Remove the cable tie.
–
Remove screws
2
and take off the brake caliper.
– Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang loosely to the
side.
V01756-10
(EXC-F US)
–
Loosen screws
3
. Remove the left fork leg.
–
Loosen screws
4
. Remove the right fork leg.
V01784-10
(EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
–
Loosen screws
3
. Remove the left fork leg.
–
Loosen screws
4
. Remove the right fork leg.

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