KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
79
F01027-01
Main work
– Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and
allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 158)
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
– Oil the dry air filter with a high-grade air filter oil.
Oil for foam air filter ( p. 158)
– Clean the air filter box.
– Check the intake flange for damage and looseness.
Finishing work
– Install the air filter. ( p. 78)
– Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 77)
12.28 Preparing air filter box cover for securing
Preparatory work
– Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 76)
S03499-10
Main work
–
Drill a hole at marking
A
.
Guideline
Diameter 6 mm (0.24 in)
Finishing work
– Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 77)
12.29 Removing the main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
K01339-10
–
Detach spring
1
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
–
Remove screws
2
and take off the main silencer with the
catalytic converter.

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