KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.63
Checking headlight adjustment
400420-10
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On a light-colored wall behind a horizontal area, make a mark as high as the center of
the low beam headlight.
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Make another mark at a distance of

under the first mark.
Guideline
Distance

5 cm (2 in)
–
Stand the motorcycle at distance

in from of the wall and switch on the ignition and
the low beam.
Guideline
Distance

5 m (16 ft)
–
Check the headlight adjustment.
The border between light and dark must be exactly at mark

when the motorcycle is
operational and complete with rider.
» If the boundary between light and dark does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the headlamp range. ( p. 175)
9.64
Adjusting headlamp range
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Check the headlight adjustment. ( p. 175)