KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.21 Removing the seat
S03480-10
–
Remove screw
1
on the left side.
H02218-10
– Raise the rear of the seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off.
12.22 Mounting the seat
H02218-11
– Mount the front of the seat on the collar bushings of the fuel
tank, lower the seat at the rear, and push the seat forward.
– Make sure the seat is locked in correctly.

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