KTM 500 EXC SIX DAYS US, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swingarm is Teflon-coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
12.21 Removing the seat
101346-10
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Remove screw

.
–
Lift up the seat at the rear, pull it back and then remove it from above.
12.22 Mounting the seat
K00075-01
–
Mount the front the seat on to the collar bushing of the fuel tank, lower it at the
rear and simultaneously push it forward.
–
Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in.
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Mount and tighten the screw of the seat fixing.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.23 Removing the air filter box cover
S00467-10
–
Pull off the air filter box cover in

area sideways and remove it toward the front.
12.24 Installing the air filter box cover
S00467-11
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Insert the air filter box cover into rear area

and clip it into front area

.