KTM 500 EXC F 2024 User Manual

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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15.8 Checking the headlight setting
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– Position the vehicle upright on a horizontal surface in front of
a light wall and make a marking at the height of the center of
the low beam headlight.
–
Make another mark at a distance
B
under the first marking.
Guideline
Distance
B
5 cm (2 in)
–
Position the vehicle vertically at a distance
A
away from the
wall.
Guideline
Distance
A
5 m (16 ft)
– The rider now sits down on the motorcycle.
– Switch on the low beam.
– Check the headlight setting.
The boundary between light and dark must be exactly on the
lower mark for a motorcycle with rider.
» If the boundary between light and dark does not meet
specifications:
– Adjust the headlight range. ( p. 116)
15.9 Adjusting the headlight range
Preparatory work
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 116)
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Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
.
– Adjust the headlight range by pivoting the headlight.
Guideline
The boundary between light and dark must be exactly on the
lower mark for a motorcycle with rider (instructions on how
to apply the mark: Checking the headlight setting).
Info
A change in weight on the vehicle may require a correc-
tion of the headlight range.
–
Tighten screw
1
.

KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Specifications

General

Displacement	510.9 cm³
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	106.5 kg
ABS	No
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel