Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
16-54 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Lighting System
This models adopt the daylight system and have a head-
light relay in the junction box. In these models, the head-
light d
oes not go on when the ignition switch and the engine
stop switch are first turned on. The headlight comes on after
the starter button is released and stays on until the ignition
switc
h is turned off. The headlight will go out m omentarily
whenever the starter button i s pressed and come back on
when the button is released.
Headlight Beam Horizontal Adjustment
Turn the horizontal adjuster [A] on the headlight with the
screwdriver [ B] in or out until the beam points straight
ahead.
Headlight Beam Vertical Adjustment
Turn the vertical adjusters [A] on the headlight with the
screwdriver [B] in or out to adjust t he headlight vertically.
NOTE
On high beam, the brightest points should be slightly
below horizontal with the motorcycle on its wheels and
the rider seated. Adjust the headlight(s) to the proper
angle according to local regulations.
For US model, the proper angle is 0.4 degrees below
horizontal. This is 50 mm (2 in.) drop at 7.6 m (25
ft) measured from the center of the headlights with the
motorcycle on its wheels and the rider seated.
50 mm (2 in.) [A]
Center of Brightest Spot [B]
7.6 m (25 ft) [C]
Height of Headlight Center [D]
Low Beam [E]
High Beam [F]