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 the 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 so that front axle is 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
  6. Draw a vertical centerline (2) on the wall.
  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 high beam bulb.
  8. Draw a horizontal line (5) through the vertical line at high beam centerline.
  9. Align headlamp. The headlamp is aligned when the top of the high beam hot spot is located at the intersection of the vertical line (2) and horizontal line (5).
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
325 ft (7.6 m)
4High beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line at low beam centerline
Figure 1. LED Headlamp Alignment