Headlight adjustment question

[jonathan180iq]

Originally Posted by Sarris

Just my opinion, and worth what you paid for it....... nothing.

Trewer wurds haf nevr bin spokin
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[Dupo]

You measure from the ground to the center of the headlight and then put a mark on a wall at the same measurement. Back the bike up 25 feet ... have someone sit on it and aim the low beam at that mark.

I will double check on the 25' deal .... im not 100% sure on that one. This comes from my shadow handbook (general section) .. goes for any bike, not just shadows.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Sarris

The Florida Department of Transportation (where I live) recommends that all headlights should be adjusted to the same height and slightly off center to the right so as not to blind oncoming drivers. My suggestion is only that, and is the way that almost every motorcycle owner I know does it. If you maximize the scope of pattern for your need, I'm sure you are blinding or at least annoying the oncoming traffic. Trial and error usually results in error.

Just my opinion, and worth what you paid for it....... nothing.

I won't disagree with the FDT but I do think that is more of a recommendation for cages. With a cage you will still have the lefthand headlight illuminating the surface directly in front of you. That is the proper way to do things. With a bike and it's hi/lo pointing forward at the same angle there is a real danger involved. With the light pointing a little to the right a person will tend to follow the light. Of course you know where that will put you. In the ditch !! For safety's sake put the light where you intend to ride.