KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.8 Installing the fork legs
402556-10
Main work
(EXC-F US)
– Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
1
are positioned toward the front.
Info
The rebound damping is located in right fork
leg REB (red adjusting screw). The compression
damping is located in left fork leg COMP (white
adjusting screw).
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of
the fork legs. The second milled groove (from the
top) must be flush with the upper edge of the upper
triple clamp.
V01756-11
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
triple clamp
M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
402556-10
(EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
– Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
1
are positioned toward the front.
Info
The rebound damping is located in right fork
leg REB (red adjusting screw). The compression
damping is located in left fork leg COM (white
adjusting screw).
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of
the fork legs. The second milled groove (from the
top) must be flush with the upper edge of the upper
triple clamp.
V01784-11
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
triple clamp
M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)

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