KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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K00546-10
–
Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
4
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount the cable tie.
– Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and
tighten screws
5
.
Finishing work
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 108)
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 120)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 121)
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F US)
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)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 63)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 72)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
V01785-10
Main work
– Open the cable holder in front of the left radiator and detach
the wiring harness.
–
Loosen screw
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
– Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and hang
them to the side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
V01757-10
–
Remove O-ring
3
and protective ring
4
.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.

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