KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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V01787-11
– Position the upper triple clamp with the handlebar.
–
Mount screw
4
, but do not tighten yet.
– Secure the wiring harness and the clutch line with the cable
holder.
V01791-10
–
Position the fork legs.
Bleeder screws
5
are positioned toward the front.
Info
The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB
(red adjuster). The compression damping is located in
left fork leg COM (white adjuster).
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.
V01793-10
–
Tighten screws
6
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
V01794-10
–
Tighten screw
4
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
7
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
V01793-11
–
Tighten screws
8
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm (12.5 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