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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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Default Headlight bracket mod now light won't stay aimed correctly

So what gives ? I've ajusted this thing three times this year already and I noticed today its dropped again, I've cranked the bolt really tight but no luck. I was thinking of trying to prop it up someway then I remembered turning the bracket around late last year to get more clearance.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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I had this same problem with my headlight when i bought it from DEMON CYCLES. Oh and by the way NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy anything from DEMON CYCLES. Ok back to your problem. If it is the same bracket that i have witch i imagine it is because its a harley. Anyways if there are two bolts one on each side they screw intogethor tight. Well when you screw them in tight they bottom out against each other. Try putting some washers on each side so they dont bottom out anymore. Mine does not move on its own anymore but i left it a little loose so i can move it without tools. This should solve your problem IF you have the same bracket as mine if not take a picture and i tell you what to do.
 
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