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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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I have my headlight adjusted where it should be but the high beams pretty much throw light straight down to sides and partly up in trees. Just no good to see road in front of you. Is my high beam shot out or is there some way to make adjustment on it? Its stock Harley bulb on a '10 flhx.
Is there a better light alternative for same price range as harley?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Go out on a dark non-busy road after dark and take a #2 Phillips screwdriver along with you. Adjust until you are satisfied. If you're interested in LED Lighting, the Trucklight 7 (TL7) is favored by many and is a very bright light source. Add the Trucklight Spots and life is better than ever. "Discount Fleet Supply" has the complete set (1-Headlight & 2-Spots) available for $369 with free shipping. I am not a player I the ballgame but just passing along the information. If you don't have spots, you can purchase just the Headlight from them too.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Make sure that the Headlight Bulb socket is seated in the headlight housing. Also check that the faring is seated and screwed in snugly, and then adjust per the Manual.
 

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