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KTM 500 EXC User Manual

KTM 500 EXC
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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 45
11.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
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Note
Danger of damageThe parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (54829055000)
The wheels should no longer touch the ground.
Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
11.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damageThe parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
Remove the lift stand.
To park the motorcycle, press the side stand 1 to the ground with your foot and
lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the
rubber band.
11.3 Bleeding fork legs
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 45)
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Main work
Remove bleeder screws 1 briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 45)
Loosen the fork protector. ( p. 46)
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Main work
Push dust boot 1 down on both fork leg.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.

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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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