The headlights are individually adjustable vertically as well as horizontally.
The first step is to remove the left and right fairing inserts. These pictures illustrate the procedure for the removal of the right fairing insert. Do the same for the left.
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To adjust beam vertically:
Turn the adjusting screw (back of headlight pod lower left for left light, lower right for right light) clockwise to lower beam, counterclockwise to raise beam.
To adjust beam horizontally:
Left headlight:
Turn the adjusting screw (back of headlight pod, upper right) clockwise to move beam to the left, counterclockwise to move beam to the right.
Right headlight:
Turn the adjusting screw (back of headlight pod, upper left) clockwise to move beam to the right, counterclockwise to move beam to the left.
Use an 8mm socket to turn the adjusting screws.
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Last Updated: 03-06-2003
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