KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
74
K00576-10
(EXC-F SIX DAYS US)
–
Position front fender. Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
S01321-10
–
Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 120)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 121)
12.19 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
K01337-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the link fork
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
2
, push splash protector
3
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
12.20 Installing the shock absorber
K01337-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™

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