Aux Light Adjustment
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Aux Light Adjustment
Just got a new RK. How do you adjust the Aux lights?
After removing the lens and finding nothing, I'm assuming that I have to remove the turn signals. Just want to make sure before I start removing the wrong things and going through my colorful vocabulary.
After removing the lens and finding nothing, I'm assuming that I have to remove the turn signals. Just want to make sure before I start removing the wrong things and going through my colorful vocabulary.
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Remove two screws to release turn signal lamp from mounting bracket
Obtain flare nut socket (Snap-on FRX181 or equivalent). Loosen the auxiliary lamp flange nut only enough to allow movement of the lamp
Obtain flare nut socket (Snap-on FRX181 or equivalent). Loosen the auxiliary lamp flange nut only enough to allow movement of the lamp
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To supplement what Dawg said, you can also use an inexpensive 9/16" deep socket with a slot cut/ground into it approximately 1/4"-3/8" wide and an inch or two in length. The slotted socket is necessary because the passing lamp wire goes through a threaded stud secured by a nut, much like a household lamp cord.
Carl
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Like Dawg said , remove the 2 screws that hold the directional on and let it hang.
I made my own special socket with a 9/16" deep 6 point socket (any brand).
The socket needs a slot a bit bigger than the wire for the passing beam , 1/4" would do at least 1 1/4" long.
I made the cut down one flat side so as to keep it's strength.
The wire has to go in the slot , so be careful when you loosen the nut.
Only back the nut off enough to get it adjusted.
Some here have had luck with just turning the directional counter clockwise from the bottom and setting the passing beam , then just turn the directional back to straight.
If this won't work.......you will need the socket ......
I got mine at a garage sale for less than a buck and a set it motorcycle tire irons for 1 dollar each.
Be patient and careful when aiming the beams , it may take a couple tries to get them right.
It's worth the work though.
Mick
I made my own special socket with a 9/16" deep 6 point socket (any brand).
The socket needs a slot a bit bigger than the wire for the passing beam , 1/4" would do at least 1 1/4" long.
I made the cut down one flat side so as to keep it's strength.
The wire has to go in the slot , so be careful when you loosen the nut.
Only back the nut off enough to get it adjusted.
Some here have had luck with just turning the directional counter clockwise from the bottom and setting the passing beam , then just turn the directional back to straight.
If this won't work.......you will need the socket ......
I got mine at a garage sale for less than a buck and a set it motorcycle tire irons for 1 dollar each.
Be patient and careful when aiming the beams , it may take a couple tries to get them right.
It's worth the work though.
Mick
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