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. NOTE
    The upper lens is the low beam.
  7. With the motorcycle loaded, point the front wheel straight forward at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of the low beam bulb.
  8. Draw a horizontal line (5) through vertical line (2) using the same height measurement as low beam bulb centerline (4).
  9. Align the top of the hot spot to horizontal line (5) with headlamp set to low beam.
  10. Adjust headlamp, if necessary. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Headlamp Adjustment.
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
325 ft (7.6 m)
4Low beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line
Figure 1. Headlamp Alignment: LED Type (typical)