Section10BODY/FRAME
Subsection 01 (BODY)
BODY
INSTALLATION AND
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLAMP BEAM AIMING
Beam aiming is correct when center of high beam
is 25 mm (1 in) below the headlamp horizontal cen-
ter line, scribed on a test surface, 381 cm (12 ft
6 in) away.
Measure headlamp center distance from ground.
Scribe a line at this height on test surface (wall
or screen). Light beam center should be 25 mm
(1 in) below scribed line.
A02E0AA
1
B
90°
A
TYPICAL
1. Headlamp center line
A. 381cm(12ft6in)
B. 25 mm (1 in) below center line
A02E07A
2
A
1
3
1. Headlamp horizontal
2. Light beam (high beam) (projected on the wall)
3. Light beam center
A. 25 mm (1 in)
Required Conditions
Place the vehicle on a flat surfac
e perpendicular to
test surface (wall or screen) a
nd 381 cm (12 ft 6 in)
away from it.
Rider or equivalent weight must be on the vehicle.
Select high beam.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
If any headlight bulb is burnt, proceed as follows.
Remove windshield. See below.
Pull out steering support cap.
A32H45A
Lift hood.
Pull up front console end cap.
A32H47A
Remove retaining screws and slightly lift front con-
sole.
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