KTM 500 EXC SIX DAYS US, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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K00073-10
–
Remove screws

. Remove the front fender.
12.18 Installing the front fender
K00072-10
Main work
–
Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
K00073-10
–
Mount and tighten screws  .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 95)
–
Check the headlight setting. ( p. 96)
12.19 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 51)
K00074-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw

, push splash protector

to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
12.20 Installing the shock absorber
K00074-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector  to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw

.