Adjust headlamp beams to converge into one pattern.
Check tire pressure.
Adjust the suspension to the weight of the rider.
Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.
NOTE
See Figure 1. Draw a perpendicular line (1) on the floor. For best results, choose an area with minimum light.
Draw a vertical line (2) on the wall.
Position the front axle 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
NOTE
Because a riders weight compresses the suspension slightly, have a person whose weight is approximately the same as that of the rider sit on the motorcycle.
With the vehicle laden and upright, point the front wheel straight forward at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of the high beam bulb.
Draw a horizontal line (5) through the vertical line on the wall 53.3 mm (2.1 in) lower than the measured bulb centerline.
Align headlamp. With the ignition on, set the headlamp switch to high beam.
Center the center of the hot spot (brightest area of light beam) on the two intersecting lines.
Adjust headlamp alignment if necessary.
1
Perpendicular line
2
Vertical line
3
25 ft (7.6 m)
4
High beam bulb centerline
5
Horizontal line 2.1 in (53.3 mm) lower than bulb centerline