KTM 500 EXC F 2024 User Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE 17
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17.6 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
– Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
distance
A
between the upper edge of your boot and the shift
lever.
Gap between the shift lever
and the top of the boot
10 … 20 mm (0.39 …
0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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17.7 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
1
with the washers and take off shift
lever
2
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
– Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position
and engage gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any
other vehicle components during the shift procedure.
– Mount the screw with the washers and tighten.
Guideline
Screw, shift
lever
M6x16 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™

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