Anybody know how to adjust headlight?
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Tourer
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From: Piedmont,SC
Anybody know how to adjust headlight?
I am new to this forum and Harleys. I bought a 2010 Ultra classic this tuesday. I had the rear shocks lowered and forgot to adjust the headlight down, Anybody know how? I will get it back to the dealer if I get the chance.
Road Warrior
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Looking at the headlight from the front , turn the top phillips head screw counter clockwise to lower the beam.
Measure from the ground to the middle of the lense , mark this on a wall , mark a spot 4" below the original mark.
You have to be 25 feet away from the wall , flat ground , etc.....
Sit on the bike and jounce it a couple times , you want the strongest part of the beam at the 4" mark you made under the level mark you made first.
Only use the low beam to aim , the high beam will take care of itself.
This is the spec in most states , 4" drop at 25 feet on low beam.
Mick
Measure from the ground to the middle of the lense , mark this on a wall , mark a spot 4" below the original mark.
You have to be 25 feet away from the wall , flat ground , etc.....
Sit on the bike and jounce it a couple times , you want the strongest part of the beam at the 4" mark you made under the level mark you made first.
Only use the low beam to aim , the high beam will take care of itself.
This is the spec in most states , 4" drop at 25 feet on low beam.
Mick
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To some it might, But I've lowered the last two touring bikes one inch in the rear and actually felt like it handles better. I have never lowered the front of my bike. Was told by one of the best HD mechanics I ever met, he didn't recommend lowering the front. Said he won't do it!
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Don't want to sound like a broken record, but the best money you can spend on your bike is $50 for a service manual.
Even if you're not mechanically-inclined. It just helps to understand your new ride.
Even if you're not mechanically-inclined. It just helps to understand your new ride.
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I got a digital service manual on EBAY for 14.00. It is HD factory on CD so I can take it anywhere I have a computer. I have laptops everywhere including my shop for ECM tuning and reading. Saves space and is green!
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take a phillips head screwdriver along with you and go for a ride at night. it's easy to figure out how to adjust your headlight. read your owners manual, or better yet, spend the money to get a service manual. there are two access areas around your headlight that allow for adjusting it.
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Looking at the headlight from the front , turn the top phillips head screw counter clockwise to lower the beam.
Measure from the ground to the middle of the lense , mark this on a wall , mark a spot 4" below the original mark.
You have to be 25 feet away from the wall , flat ground , etc.....
Sit on the bike and jounce it a couple times , you want the strongest part of the beam at the 4" mark you made under the level mark you made first.
Only use the low beam to aim , the high beam will take care of itself.
This is the spec in most states , 4" drop at 25 feet on low beam.
Mick
Measure from the ground to the middle of the lense , mark this on a wall , mark a spot 4" below the original mark.
You have to be 25 feet away from the wall , flat ground , etc.....
Sit on the bike and jounce it a couple times , you want the strongest part of the beam at the 4" mark you made under the level mark you made first.
Only use the low beam to aim , the high beam will take care of itself.
This is the spec in most states , 4" drop at 25 feet on low beam.
Mick
What about left and right. Do you want to be straight out from the bike?
Straightleg