WARNINGThe 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)
Prepare
| 1. | Check tire pressure. | |
| 2. | Adjust rear shock preload for rider and intended load. | |
| 3. | Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast. |
Check Alignment
| 1. | See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle on a line (1) perpendicular to the wall. | |
| 2. | Set vehicle distance from wall to front axle. Distance: 7.6 m (25 ft) | |
| 3. | Draw a vertical centerline (2) on the wall aligned with line (1). | |
| 4. | With the motorcycle loaded, point the front wheel straight forward at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of headlamp. | |
| 5. | Draw a horizontal line (5) through vertical line (2) using the same height measurement as low beam bulb centerline (4). | |
| 6. | Align the top of the hot spot to horizontal line (5) with headlamp set to low beam. | |
| 7. | Adjust headlamp, if necessary. |
| 1 | Perpendicular line |
| 2 | Vertical line |
| 3 | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
| 4 | Low beam bulb centerline |
| 5 | Horizontal line |
Figure 1. Checking LED Headlamp Alignment (Typical)
Adjust
| 1. | See Figure 2. Set vertical adjustment: a. Loosen screws. b. Tilt headlamp up or down to aim it at horizontal line on wall. c. Tighten headlamp screws. Torque: 40.7–47.5 N·m (30–35 ft-lbs) Headlamp vertical adjustment |
| 1 | Headlamp |
| 2 | Screws (2) |
Figure 2. Headlamp Adjustment