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1-42 2005 Buell P3: Maintenance
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HEADLAMP 1.23
INSPECTION
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WARNING
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WARNING
Do not modify ignition/light switch wiring to circumvent
the automatic-on headlamp feature. Operating with head-
lamp off will reduce your visibility to other motorists and
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
Check headlamp beam for proper height and lateral align-
ment as follows:
1. Verify correct front and rear tire inflation pressure. See
1.9 TIRES AND WHEELS .
2. Place motorcycle on level floor (or pavement) in an area
with minimum light.
3. See Figure 1-46. Point front of motorcycle toward a
screen or wall which is 25 ft (7.62 M) away from front tire
contact patch on floor (directly below front axle).
4. Draw a horizontal line on the screen or wall 35 in. (88.9
cm) above the floor.
5. Have a person whose weight is roughly the same as that
of the principal rider sit on motorcycle seat. Weight of
rider will compress vehicle suspension slightly.
6. Stand motorcycle upright with both tires resting on floor
and with front wheel held in straight alignment (directly
forward).
7. Turn ignition switch to IGN. Set handlebar headlamp
switch to HIGH beam position.
8. Check light beam for proper height alignment. Main
beam of light (broad, flat pattern of light) should be cen-
tered on horizontal line on screen or wall (i.e. equal area
of light above and below line).
9. Check light beam for proper lateral alignment. Main
beam of light should be directed straight ahead (i.e.
equal area of light to right and left of center).
10. Adjust headlamp if necessary. See ADJUSTMENT .
ADJUSTMENT
1. See Figure 1-47. To adjust headlamp turn vertical head-
lamp mounting adjuster (1) clockwise to raise beam
height.
2. Turn horizontal headlamp mounting adjuster (2) clock-
wise to change lateral alignment.
Figure 1-46. Checking Headlamp Alignment
25 ft
(7.62 M)
a0063xSx
Horizontal
line
35 in
(88.9 cm)
Figure 1-47. Headlamp Adjustment
a0253x7x
1. Vertical headlamp adjuster
2. Horizontal headlamp adjuster
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