Adjusting Headlight on Roadie??

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Jun 13, 2015 | 02:43 PM

scot210

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Adjusting Headlight on Roadie??

Any one know what tool is required to adjust the headlight on my road glide, I have changed out the front wheel from 16" to an 18".
Now I need to change the beam angle. It looks like there are two holes in the back side of the faring that the adjusting screws line up with. Trouble is I can't see what to use to make the adjustment. It looks like all there is, is two adjustments on the under side of the headlight assembly. Any help would be appreciated. The year of the bike is a 2000.
TIA

Jun 13, 2015 | 05:46 PM

Dharn55

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should be a 4.5 mm soket, at least it is on the newer bikes.

Jun 13, 2015 | 06:58 PM

bigskyroadglide

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Use a socket. A 4.5 or a 1/4 inch

Jun 14, 2015 | 11:40 PM

North Star

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Also mark the 12 o clock position on the socket with a marker or piece of coloured tape. This helps you gauge when you've done a full turn, which ensures your adjustments are consistent.