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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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Just lowered my SG 2" in the rear. Anyone know what the proper alignment is?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Default RE: Proper headlight alignment

If you will get a service manual, there are complete instructions for adjusting the headlight and passing lamps on all the dressers.

I can scan and print you the instructions, but it will be later this week before I can get it done. Let me know if that will work for you.


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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Sit on bike on flat ground turn headlight on low measure from ground up to center of headlight bulb then measure 25 feet in front in straight line, then using a wall or piece of cardboard set center of beam to that hieght using the adjustment screw in edge of headlight bezel.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Default RE: Proper headlight alignment

After you get it close go on a night ride move it up from there. I like my light down the road a bit.
 
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