KTM 500 EXC AUS User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 66
– Mount and tighten screw 2.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 64)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 56)
12.18 Greasing the steering head bearing x
800010-10
(EXC SIX DAYS)
–
Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 60)
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 63)
(EXC EU, EXC AUS, all XC‑W models)
–
Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 59)
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 61)
12.19 Removing the front fender
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 98)
B01602-10
Main work
– Remove screws 1.
B01603-11
– Remove screws 2. Remove the front fender.
12.20 Installing the front fender
B01602-10
Main work
– Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)

KTM 500 EXC AUS Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 72 mm
Transmission	6-speed
Seat Height	960 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Ground Clearance	355 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Rear Brake	Disc brake
Engine Type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Power	Not available
Torque	Not available
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (Keihin EMS)
Front Suspension	WP Xplor 48 upside-down fork
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
ABS	No