Prepare
1. Check tire pressure. See Maintenance → INSPECT TIRES.
2. Adjust shock preload for rider and intended load. See Chassis → REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
Check Alignment
1. See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle in a line (1) perpendicular to the wall.
2. Position motorcycle with front axle away from the wall.
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.
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
37.6 m (25 ft)
4Low beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line
Figure 1. LED Headlamp Alignment