KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
71
(EXC-F US)
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 71)
(EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
– Adjust the steering head bearing play. ( p. 71)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC-F US)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
K01336-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check steering head bearing play. ( p. 70)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play (EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
V01795-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.

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