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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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When I bought my 2017 SGS, I had the dealer install their aftermarket LED headlight. I find that the hi-beam is shining upward into the trees.

How do I adjust the angle of the beam? Thank you in advance.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 09:05 PM
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Pages 2-56 through 2-58 of the 2017 touring service manual outlines the procedure
 
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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I was not provided a manual at the time of sale. That’s another story for another time.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 09:19 PM
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You would think they aim it as part of install
 
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 09:25 PM
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Thank you Dawg! Much obliged.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dawg
Pages 2-56 through 2-58 of the 2017 touring service manual outlines the procedure
Originally Posted by dkleiner
I was not provided a manual at the time of sale. That’s another story for another time.
When you purchase a bike, you get an OWNERS manual. dawg was referring to the SERVICE manual. You must purchase the service manual. Unless agreed to ahead of time, the dealer does not provide you with one.

I hope you got the light adjusted.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 07:35 PM
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I believe I\there is a screw on the bottom and one on the right side and one on the left this is all between the headlight and the trim ring.
 
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FYI, you can access the Owner's Manual on the H-D website.

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 07:49 PM
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Lots of people have helped and it should be added that if you intend to do work on your own bike you need at the least the factory service manual if not the electrical and parts manuals as well.
I normally advocate working on and knowing your own vehicles.
But, when one is under warranty and has had parts purchased and installed from the dealer they should be made to correct any issues, like properly aim your headlight.
 
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