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15.9 Checking the headlight setting
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– Position the vehicle upright on a horizontal surface in front of a light wall and make
a mark at the height of the center of the low beam headlight.
– Make another mark a distance B under the first mark.
Guideline
Distance B 5 cm (2 in)
– Position the vehicle vertically a distance A away from the wall.
Guideline
Distance A 5 m (16 ft)
– The rider now sits down on the motorcycle.
– Switch on the low beam.
– Check the headlight setting.
The boundary between light and dark must be exactly on the lower mark for a
motorcycle with driver.
» If the light-dark border does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the headlight range. ( p. 103)
15.10 Adjusting the headlight range
Preparatory work
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 103)
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Main work
– Loosen screw 1.
– Adjust the headlight range by swiveling the headlight.
Guideline
The boundary between light and dark must be exactly on the lower mark for a
motorcycle with driver (instructions on how to apply the mark: Checking the
headlight setting).
Info
The headlight range may need to be corrected if luggage is carried on the
vehicle.
– Tighten screw 1.
15.11 Changing the speedometer battery
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 101)
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Main work
(EXC, XC‑W)
– Remove screws 1.
– Pull the speedometer upward out of the holder.
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– Using a coin, turn protection cap 2 all the way counterclockwise and remove
it.
– Remove speedometer battery 3.
– Insert the new battery with the label facing upward.
Speedometer battery (CR 2430) ( p. 128)
– Check the O-ring of the protection cap for correct seating.