WARNING
The automatic-on headlamp feature provides increased visibility of the rider to other motorists. Be sure headlamp is on at all times. Poor visibility of rider to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. (00030b)
  1. Check tire pressure.
  2. Adjust rear shocks for the rider and intended load.
  3. Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.
    4. NOTE
    Choose a wall in minimum light.
  4. See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle on a line (1) perpendicular to the wall.
  5. Position motorcycle with the front axle 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
  6. Draw a vertical centerline (2) on the wall aligned with line (1).
  7. With the motorcycle loaded, point the front wheel straight at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of headlamp face.
  8. Draw a horizontal line (5) through the vertical line 53.3 mm (2.1 in) lower than the measured distance.
  9. The headlamp is aligned when the light beam hot spot is centered on the crossed lines.
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
325 ft (7.6 m)
4Center of headlamp face
5Horizontal line
Figure 1. Headlamp Alignment