Alignment
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. Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.
  3. Adjust rear shocks for the rider and intended load.
    4. NOTE
    Choose a wall in minimum light.
  4. See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle on a centerline (1) perpendicular to the wall.
  5. Position motorcycle with front axle is 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
  6. Draw a vertical line (2) on the wall.
    7. NOTE
    As the weight of the rider compresses the suspension, seat a person approximately the same weight as the rider.
  7. With the motorcycle loaded normally, 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 on the wall 53.3 mm (2.1 in) lower than the measured bulb centerline.
    9. NOTE
    The headlamp is aligned when the light beam hot spot is located over the intersection of the lines.
  9. With the high beam activated, verify headlamp alignment. Adjust as necessary.
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
325 ft (7.6 m)
4High beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line 2.1 in (53.3 mm) lower than bulb centerline
Figure 1. Headlamp Alignment: FLRT
Adjustment
1. Point the front wheel straight forward.
2. See Figure 2. Loosen horizontal adjustment screw (2). Tilt headlamp left or right to direct light beam straight ahead.
3. Tighten screw (2) to 40.7–47.5 N·m (30–35 ft-lbs).
4. Loosen vertical adjustment screw (1). Tilt headlamp up or down until light beam hot spot is located over the intersection of lines.
5. Tighten vertical adjustment screw (1) to 47.5–61 N·m (35–45 ft-lbs).
1Vertical adjusting screw
2Horizontal adjusting screw
Figure 2. Headlamp Adjustment: FLRT