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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 01:20 AM
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I was looking at my aux driving spotlights and noticed that they are not pointing in the same direction. I haven't had a chance to see how they look at night but I can't figure out how to adjust them if they need it. They are hd brand led lights. Anyone know how it is done?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 02:38 AM
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What model and year bike?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 05:32 AM
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It’s detailed in the service manual. There’s a socket that you can make or buy to loosen the nut.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2020 | 06:49 AM
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The correct positioning of the AUX driving lights is clutch side straight and slightly down, throttle side slightly down and slightly right (curbside).
At least here where we drive on the right side of the road.
They're there to fill in the dark spots.
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
It’s detailed in the service manual. There’s a socket that you can make or buy to loosen the nut.
This^^^ 9/16" flare nut socket, buy or make. You'll need to remove the turn signals to access the nut.



Originally Posted by RANGER73
The correct positioning of the AUX driving lights is clutch side straight and slightly down, throttle side slightly down and slightly right (curbside).
At least here where we drive on the right side of the road.
They're there to fill in the dark spots.
That is correct for halogen, but not the OP's LEDs.


 
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I rode my bike to work and the lights seem ok to me. I watched a youtube video where the guy said if they seem to point a little different from eachother then they are lined up properly.
 
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