KTM 500 EXC-F US 2023 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 2023
500 EXC‑F
500 EXC-F SIX DAYS
Art. no. 3214650en

KTM 500 EXC-F US 2023 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	500 EXC-F US 2023
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

Summary

Safety Advice

Use Definition – Intended Use

Misuse

Safety Advice

Degrees of Risk and Symbols

Safe Operation

Safety precautions for operating the vehicle.

Protective Clothing

Controls

Clutch Lever

Hand Brake Lever

Throttle Grip

Light Switch

Turn Signal Switch

Emergency OFF Switch

Start Button

Overview of Indicator Lamps

Ignition Lock

Shift Lever

Foot Brake Lever

Steering Lock

Locking the Steering

Unlocking the Steering

Combination Instrument

Combination Instrument Overview

Display Mode SPEED (Speed)

Display Mode SPEED/CLK (Time)

Setting the Clock

Step-by-step guide to setting the clock.

Display Mode SPEED/ODO (Odometer)

Preparing for Use

Advice on Preparing for First Use

Running-in the Engine

Instructions for the engine break-in period.

Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Operating Conditions

Riding Instructions

Checks and Maintenance Measures When Preparing for Use

Pre-ride checks and maintenance.

Starting the Vehicle

Step-by-step guide to starting the engine.

Starting Off

Shifting, Riding

Braking

Instructions and warnings related to braking.

Stopping, Parking

Refueling

Instructions for safe refueling.

Service Schedule

Required Work

Lists mandatory maintenance tasks and intervals.

Tuning the Chassis

Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with Rider's Weight

Adjusting chassis settings based on rider weight.

Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber

How to adjust low-speed compression damping.

Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber

How to adjust high-speed compression damping.

Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber

How to adjust rebound damping of the shock absorber.

Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber

How to check the static sag of the shock absorber.

Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber

How to check the riding sag of the shock absorber.

Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber

How to adjust shock absorber spring preload.

Adjusting the Riding Sag

How to adjust the riding sag.

Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork

How to check the basic fork setting.

Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork

How to adjust fork compression damping.

Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork

How to adjust fork rebound damping.

Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Fork

How to adjust fork spring preload.

Handlebar Position

Adjusting the Handlebar Position

Service Work on the Chassis

Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand

How to safely lift the motorcycle using a stand.

Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand

How to safely remove the motorcycle from a lift stand.

Bleeding the Fork Legs

Procedure for bleeding air from fork legs.

Removing the Fork Legs

Steps to remove the fork legs.

Installing the Fork Legs

Steps to install the fork legs.

Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F US)

Steps to remove the lower triple clamp for US models.

Removing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F SIX DAYS US)

Steps to remove lower triple clamp for SIX DAYS US models.

Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F US)

Steps to install lower triple clamp for US models.

Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-F SIX DAYS US)

Steps to install lower triple clamp for SIX DAYS US models.

Checking Steering Head Bearing Play

How to check for play in the steering head bearing.

Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F US)

Steps to adjust steering head bearing play for US models.

Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play (EXC-F SIX DAYS US)

Steps to adjust steering head bearing play for SIX DAYS US models.

Removing the Shock Absorber

Steps to remove the shock absorber.

Installing the Shock Absorber

Steps to install the shock absorber.

Removing the Air Filter

Steps to remove the air filter.

Installing the Air Filter

Steps to install the air filter.

Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box

How to clean the air filter and box.

Removing the Main Silencer

Steps to remove the main silencer.

Installing the Main Silencer

Steps to install the main silencer.

Removing the Fuel Tank

Steps to remove the fuel tank.

Installing the Fuel Tank

Steps to install the fuel tank.

Cleaning the Chain

How to clean the motorcycle chain.

Checking the Chain Tension

How to check chain tension.

Adjusting the Chain Tension

How to adjust chain tension.

Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide

Checks for wear on chain, sprockets, and guide.

Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever

How to adjust clutch lever position.

Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch

How to check/correct clutch fluid level.

Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid

How to change hydraulic clutch fluid.

Brake System

Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever

How to adjust hand brake lever position.

Checking the Brake Discs

How to check brake disc thickness and for damage.

Checking the Front Brake Fluid Level

How to check front brake fluid level.

Adding the Front Brake Fluid

How to add front brake fluid.

Checking the Front Brake Linings

How to check front brake lining thickness.

Changing the Brake Linings of the Front Brake

How to change front brake linings.

Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever

How to check foot brake lever free travel.

Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever

How to adjust foot brake lever position.

Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level

How to check rear brake fluid level.

Adding Rear Brake Fluid

How to add rear brake fluid.

Checking the Rear Brake Linings

How to check rear brake lining thickness.

Changing the Rear Brake Linings

How to change rear brake linings.

Wheels, Tires

Removing the Front Wheel

Steps to remove the front wheel.

Installing the Front Wheel

Steps to install the front wheel.

Removing the Rear Wheel

Steps to remove the rear wheel.

Installing the Rear Wheel

Steps to install the rear wheel.

Checking the Tire Condition

How to check tire condition (cuts, tread, age).

Checking Tire Pressure

How to check and adjust tire pressure.

Checking Spoke Tension

How to check and adjust spoke tension.

Electrical System

Removing the 12-V Battery

Steps to remove the 12V battery.

Installing the 12-V Battery

Charging the 12-V Battery

Changing Main Fuse

Changing the Fuses of Individual Electrical Power Consumers

Checking the Headlight Setting

Adjusting the Headlight Range

Cooling System

Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level

Checking the Coolant Level

Draining the Coolant

Refilling Coolant

Changing the Coolant

Tuning the Engine

Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable

Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable

Adjusting the Idle Speed

Teaching the Throttle Valve Position

Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever

Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever

Service Work on the Engine

Changing the Fuel Screen

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens

Adding Engine Oil

Cleaning, Care

Cleaning the Motorcycle

Storage

Storage

Preparing for Use After Storage

Troubleshooting

Faults

Lists common faults and their possible causes.

Blink Code

Blink Code for Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Technical Data

Engine

Engine Tightening Torques

Capacities

Chassis

Electrical System

Tires

Fork

Shock Absorber

Chassis Tightening Torques

Substances

Brake Fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1

Coolant

Engine Oil (SAE 10W/50)

Fork Oil (SAE 4) (48601166S1)

Shock Absorber Fluid (SAE 2.5) (50180751S1)

Super Unleaded (ROZ 95)