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KTM 500 EXC User Manual

KTM 500 EXC
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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 43
10.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
101316-10
Turn adjusting screws 1 clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws 1 are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 18 clicks
Sport 16 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
101317-01
Turn the adjusting screws counterclockwise all the way.
Info
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
Turn back clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort 1 turn
Standard 2 turns
Sport 2 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase spring preload; turn counterclockwise to reduce
spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
10.15 Handlebar position
101487-10
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of A to each other.
Hole distance A 15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance of B from the center.
Hole distance B 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar supports can be mounted in four different positions.

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KTM 500 EXC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke95 mm x 72 mm
StarterElectric starter
Transmission6-speed
CoolingLiquid cooled
Rear SuspensionWP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Ground Clearance355 mm
Seat Height960 mm
ABSNo
Displacement510.9 cm³
Fuel SystemKeihin EFI, throttle body 42 mm
FrameCentral double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front SuspensionWP Xplor 48, USD fork
Front Brake260 mm disc
Rear Brake220 mm disc
Fuel Tank Capacity8.5 liters

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