KTM 500 EXC F 2024 User Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE 17
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–
Remove guide plate
4
from handle tube
5
.
– Position the required guide plate on the grip tube.
Guideline
The label OUTSIDE must be visible. Marking
A
must be
positioned at marking
B
.
Grey guide plate (79002014000)
Alternative 1
Black guide plate (79002014100)
Info
The gray guide plate opens the throttle valve more
slowly.
The black guide plate opens the throttle valve more
quickly.
The gray guide plate is mounted upon delivery.
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– Clean the outside of the handlebar and the inside of the grip
tube. Mount the grip tube on the handlebar.
– Attach the throttle cables to the guide plate and route cor-
rectly.
–
Position half-shells
3
, mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, throttle grip M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
–
Slide on sleeve
1
and check the throttle grip for ease of
movement.
Finishing work
– Check the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 125)
17.4 Adjusting the idle speed
Warning
Danger of accidents The engine may go out spontaneously if the idle speed is set too low.
– Set the idle speed to the specified value. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)

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