Checking the function of side stand contact switch
- Switch off the engine.
- Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
- Select a gear and switch on the ignition.
- Temperature gauge warning light lights up.
- Extend the side stand, observing the temperature gauge warning lamp.
- Temperature gauge warning light goes out (engine control unit switches off).
Adjusting the seat
- Open the left-hand side case.
- Open the seat.
- Adjust the rider's position by means of the bracket.
Adjusting the top case
- See Installing the top case
Checking headlight beam angle, adjusting if necessary
Vertical adjustment
- Set suspension preload to "LOW" (turn counterclockwise).
Note: Make sure that the adjuster on the instrument-panel cover is at the "UP" position (turned counter-clockwise as far as it will go).
- If necessary, turn the adjuster on the instrument panel counter-clockwise as far as it will go.
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- Using the headlight beam aiming device, manually adjust the beam throw by turning adjusting screw (1) beneath the upper fairing.
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Setting for headlight beam angle adjuster
10 cm (-3.94 in) at a distance of 10 m (32.8 ft).
Turned to left — longer throw/higher
Turned to right — shorter throw/lower
- Adjust the suspension preload.
Lateral adjustment
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- If necessary, laterally adjust the headlight beam angle by turning the adjusting screw (2) at the top left of the headlight with the aid of a crossrecessed screwdriver.