An (incomplete) list of known problems or restrictions on the FANTIC Caballero 500. This is intended to be a collection of riders, for riders of the Caballero 500 and to provide an overview, as well as assistance in solving the problems.
We are happy to add to the list and include further contributions and empirical values:
| Problem | Cause | Years of manufacture affected | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder head gasket leaking | Air from the expansion tank enters the cooling circuit of the cylinder, local overheating | 2019-2020 | Retrofit valve expansion tank and software update for earlier fan activation. (rectification by FANTIC) |
| Sprocket carrier wobbles | jolt damperworn out | 2019-2020 | Replace shock absorber rubbers with improved version 07728005 (old, bad version 04422005), alternatively or additionally the aluminum flanges on the sprocket carrier can be thickened, e.g. with shrink tubing |
| Suspension strut squeaks | Bearing points of the deflection are corroded and stiff. Especially for off-road use. | all | Clean and lubricate deflection and bearings regularly, optionally install grease nipple |
| Taillight LEDs fail partially | Water penetrates rear light, LEDs corrode | all | Replace tail light (04598005) or solder in new LEDs. |
| High beam switch defective | Water penetrates, loose contact | 2019-2020 | convert to handlebar armature from 2021 |
| Indicators light up permanently | Defect in the ABS control unit | unknown | Replace ABS control unit component for ABS warning light (08607005) |
We make no claim that the information is complete or up-to-date. Each driver is responsible for any action taken.
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