Running-In The Engine - KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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Get used to the handling characteristics of the motorcycle on a suitable surface before undertaking more chal-
lenging trips.
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When offroad, it is recommended that you are accompanied by another person on another vehicle so
that you can help each other.
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Try also to ride as slowly as possible and in a standing position to get a better feel for the motorcycle.
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Do not make any off-road trips that exceed your ability and experience.
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Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
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If you carry any luggage, make sure you fix it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and
ensure even weight distribution between the front and rear wheels.
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Motorcycles react sensitively to any changes of weight distribution.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
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Check the spoke tension. (
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The spoke tension must be checked after half an hour of operation.
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Run in the engine. ( p. 39)
8.2

Running-in the engine

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During the running-in phase, do not exceed the specified engine speed and engine performance.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first operating hour
Maximum engine performance
During the first 3 operating hours
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Avoid fully opening the throttle!
( p. 101)
( p. 133)
335 kg (739 lb.)
145 kg (320 lb.)
190 kg (419 lb.)
p. 112)
7,000 rpm
≤ 75 %
PREPARING FOR USE 8
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