Checking The Frame; Checking The Swingarm; Checking Throttle Cable Routing - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

12.40

Checking the frame

12.41

Checking the swingarm

12.42

Checking throttle cable routing

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Check the frame for cracking and deformation.
» If the frame exhibits cracking or deformation due to a
mechanical impact:
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Change the frame.
S01316-10
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Check the swingarm for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the swingarm shows signs of damage, cracking, or defor-
mation:
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Change the swingarm.
S01317-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
Main work
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Check throttle cable routing.
Both throttle cables must be routed, side by side, on the
back of the handlebars and above the fuel tank bracket,
to the throttle valve body. Both throttle cables must be
secured behind the fuel tank contact area rubber band.
» If the throttle cable routing is not as specified:
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Correct throttle cable routing.
H01695-10
Finishing work
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Install the fuel tank.
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
Info
Always replace a frame that has been dam-
aged due to a mechanical impact. Repair of the
frame is not authorized by KTM.
Info
Always change a damaged swingarm. Repair of
the swingarm is not authorized by KTM.
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