Headlight change
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: FL
I've been running the HD Daymaker for about 5 or six years now. Not sure what but the bikes always come needing an adjustment regarding the headlight. In my opinion, if you following the service manual making the adjustment, it will aim too low.
Step 1 - Measure from the ground up to the center of your high beam light bulb.
Step 2 - With your high beam on, sit on your bike on a level ground and aim your headlight at an object about 25 feet away (needs to be level from the rear wheel to the object the light hits). Adjust your headlight so that the center of your high beam illumination point is 1" lower than the measurement recorded in step 1. The service manual suggests making that adjustment to 2". Everyone has a different preference so make adjustments as necessary. I honestly feel if you just adjust yours enough, at least with the HD Daymaker, you'll find the sweet spot. It worked for me. Of course if you still need more light after that, you may need cataract surgery
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Step 1 - Measure from the ground up to the center of your high beam light bulb.
Step 2 - With your high beam on, sit on your bike on a level ground and aim your headlight at an object about 25 feet away (needs to be level from the rear wheel to the object the light hits). Adjust your headlight so that the center of your high beam illumination point is 1" lower than the measurement recorded in step 1. The service manual suggests making that adjustment to 2". Everyone has a different preference so make adjustments as necessary. I honestly feel if you just adjust yours enough, at least with the HD Daymaker, you'll find the sweet spot. It worked for me. Of course if you still need more light after that, you may need cataract surgery
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,040
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From: Susanville CA
My 15 limited, I bought used, came with what I believe is HD Daymaker lights. My only other experience is an 01 road glide with halogen lights and I have to say that these daymakers are 100 times better. There are other brands as other have mentioned, and you probably cant go wrong with any of them.
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