Kawasaki 1600 - Manual (Page 40)

38 PREPARATION
Headlight Aim
The headlight beam is adjustable both hori-
zontally and vertically. Headlight aim must be
correctly adjusted for safe riding as well as on-
coming drivers. In most areas it is illegal to ride
with an improperly adjusted headlight.
Horizontal Adjustment
•
Turn the horizontal adjusting screw on the
headlight rim in or out until the beam points
straight ahead.
A. Horizontal Adjusting Screw
B. Vertical Adjusting Screw
Vertical Adjustment
•
Turn the vertical adjusting screw on the head-
light rim in or out to adjust the headlight verti-
cally.
NOTE
ż On high beam, the brightest point should be
slightly below horizontal with the motorcycle
on its wheels and the rider seated. Adjust
the headlight to the proper angle according to
local regulation.
Idle Speed Adjustment
•
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
•
Adjust the idle speed to 900 ~ 1 000 r/min
(rpm) by turning the idle adjusting screw.
Idle Speed: 900 ~ 1 000 r/min (rpm)
A. Idle Adjusting Screw
•
Open and close the throttle grip a few times
to make sure that the idle speed does not
change.
•
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to
each side. If handlebar movement changes
the idle speed, check the throttle cable routing
and free play.
WARNING
Operation with improperly routed, or
damaged throttle cables could result in
an unsafe riding condition.
•
Check for any exhaust leaks and correct if
necessary.
Rear Brake Light Switch
Rear Brake Light Switch Adjustment
•
Turn on the ignition switch. The brake light
should illuminate when the brake pedal is de-
pressed about 10 mm (0.4 in.)
A. Brake Pedal
B. 10 mm (0.4 in.)
•
If it does not, turn the adjusting nut at the rear
brake light switch as required.