Checking Headlamp Alignment

Check tire pressure. Refer to Specifications → Specifications.
Adjust rear shocks for the rider and intended load. See Before Riding.
Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.

NOTE

Choose a wall in minimum light.

See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle in a line (1) perpendicular to the wall.
Position motorcycle with front axle 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
Draw a vertical line (2) on the wall.
Point the front wheel straight forward at the wall.
Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of the high beam bulb.
Activate high beam. Verify headlamp alignment.
Adjust if necessary.

1	Perpendicular line
2	Vertical line
3	7.6 m (25 ft)
4	High beam bulb centerline
5	Horizontal line 53.3 mm (2.1 in) lower than bulb centerline

Figure 1. Checking Headlamp Alignment

Adjusting Headlamp

Set Horizontal Adjustment

1.	XG500, XG750: Remove speed screen. a. See Figure 2. Remove speed screen screws (1) and washers (2). b. Pull speed screen away from upper speed screen bracket (4). c. Pull speed screen away from lower speed screen bracket (5).
2.	XG750A: Remove speed screen. a. See Figure 3. Pull speed screen (2) away from speed screen bracket (1).
3.	See Figure 4. Loosen horizontal adjustment locknut (1).
4.	Direct light beam straight ahead.
5.	Tighten horizontal adjustment locknut. Torque: 27.5–32.5 N·m (20–24 ft-lbs) Headlamp horizontal locknut NOTE Perform all adjustments before installing speed screen.
6.	See Figure 3. Align posts of speed screen (3) with grommets.
7.	XG500, XG750: Install speed screen. a. Install speed screen onto lower speed screen bracket (5). b. Align speed screen to upper speed screen bracket (4). c. Install washers (2) and screws (1). Torque: 2.3–3.3 N·m (20–29 in-lbs) Speed screen screw
8.	XG750A: Install speed screen. a. See Figure 3. Align speed screen post to grommets and push.

Set Vertical Adjustment

1.	See Figure 4. Loosen locknut (1) for vertical adjustment bolt (2)
2.	Aim headlamp at horizontal line on wall.
3.	Tighten vertical adjustment locknut. Torque: 20.6–25.5 N·m (15–19 ft-lbs) Headlamp vertical adjustment locknut

1	Screw (2)
2	Washer (2)
3	Speed screen
4	Upper speed screen bracket
5	Lower speed screen bracket
6	Post (2)

Figure 2. Headlamp Speed Screen: XG500, XG750

1	Fairing support bracket
2	Speed screen

Figure 3. Headlamp Speed Screen: XG750A

1	Vertical adjustment locknut
2	Vertical adjustment bolt
3	Horizontal adjustment locknut

Figure 4. Headlamp Adjustment

Replacing Headlamp or Position Bulb

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)

Remove

1.	Remove main fuse. See Service Procedures → Fuses and Relays.
2.	Remove speed screen. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.
3.	See Figure 5. Remove lens assembly (5). a. Remove screws (6). b. Remove lens assembly. c. Disconnect headlamp and position lamp connectors.
4.	Remove boot (1).
5.	See Figure 6. Unlock retainer clip (3). a. Push down on retainer clip on both sides of the locking tab (2). b. See Figure 7. Move retainer clip outward to the unlocked positions (1). c. See Figure 8. Pivot retainer clip upward 45°.
6.	Remove headlamp bulb.

1	Boot
2	Screw
3	Retainer clip
4	Headlamp bulb
5	Lens assembly
6	Screw (2)
7	Position lamp

Figure 5. Headlamp Bulb

1	Headlamp assembly
2	Locking tab
3	Retainer clip
4	Pivot position

Figure 6. Headlamp Retainer Clip Locked

1	Retainer clip unlocked
2	Pivot

Figure 7. Retainer Clip Unlocked

Figure 8. Headlamp Retainer clip Open

Install

NOTICE

Never touch the quartz bulb. Fingerprints will etch the glass and decrease bulb life. Handle the bulb with paper or a clean, dry cloth. Failure to do so could result in bulb damage. (00210b)

1.	See Figure 5. Install headlamp bulb (4). a. Align headlamp bulb tabs with tabs on lens assembly (5). b. Install headlamp bulb.
2.	Lock retainer clip. a. See Figure 7. Pivot retainer clip downward 45°. b. Push down on retainer clip. c. See Figure 8. Move the retainer clip inward to the locked positions.
3.	See Figure 5. Install lens assembly (5). a. Install boot (1). b. Connect headlamp and position lamp connectors. c. Install lens assembly (5). d. Install screws (6). Tighten. Torque: 1.8–2.4 N·m (16–21 in-lbs) Headlamp screw
4.	Install speed screen. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.
5.	Install main fuse. See Service Procedures → Fuses and Relays.
	WARNING Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a)
6.	Check operation of all lamps.