Headlight setting

Post by **DarcShadow** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:50 pm

What is the proper/official setting for headlights?

Mine seem aimed way to close. At 70mph with the high beams on the brightest spot is only about 1 sec in front of me. Low beams are just scary. Any one know what the law says is the correct setting, or what is typically recommended?

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:42 pm

DarcShadow wrote:What is the proper/official setting for headlights?

Mine seem aimed way to close. At 70mph with the high beams on the brightest spot is only about 1 sec in front of me. Low beams are just scary. Any one know what the law says is the correct setting, or what is typically recommended?

I found an article on headlight aiming awhile back, when I had to adjust my headlight beams after I replaced my headlight assembly in my Camaro. Car aiming translates to bike aiming as well. Just make sure you do this on a level spot. I chose the parking garage at work. Anyways, here is the link:

http://www.hidtech.com/aiming.htm

Post by **DarcShadow** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:57 pm

Bloody hell that's a lot of measuring and drawing!

Post by **dufremle** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:54 am

The dealer should be able to do it for you, for a price.

OldTLSDoug · Post by **OldTLSDoug** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:21 am

I believe it is a 2.5 in drop in 20 feet.

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