KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F SIX DAYS 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.
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Main work
– Open the cable holder in front of the left radiator and detach
the wiring harness.
–
Remove screw
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
– Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and hang
them to the side.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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–
Remove O-ring
3
and protective ring
4
.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp (EXC-F US)
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage,
and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 158)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount
upper steering head bearing.
–
Check whether upper steering head seal
1
is correctly posi-
tioned.
–
Slide on protective ring
2
and O-ring
3
.

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