WARNING
The automatic-on headlamp feature provides increased visibility of the rider to other motorists. Be sure headlamp is on at all times. Poor visibility of rider to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. (00030b)
Prepare
1. Check tire pressure.
2. Adjust rear shock preload for rider and intended load.
3. Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.
Check Alignment
1. See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle on a line (1) perpendicular to the wall.
2. Set vehicle distance from wall to front axle.
Distance: 7.6 m (25 ft)
3. Draw a vertical centerline (2) on the wall aligned with line (1).
4. With the motorcycle loaded, point the front wheel straight forward at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of headlamp.
5. Draw a horizontal line (5) through vertical line (2) using the same height measurement as low beam bulb centerline (4).
6. Align the top of the hot spot to horizontal line (5) with headlamp set to low beam.
7. Adjust headlamp, if necessary.
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
37.6 m (25 ft)
4Low beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line
Figure 1. LED Headlamp Alignment
Adjust
Round: FLHC, FLDE, FXBB, and FXLR:
1. See Figure 2. Adjust headlamp horizontal alignment.
a. Loosen horizontal adjustment screw (2). Adjust headlamp horizontally to direct light beam straight ahead.
b. Tighten horizontal adjustment screw:
Torque: 25–40.6 N·m (18–30 ft-lbs) FLHC, FLDE
Torque: 29.8–37.9 N·m (22–28 ft-lbs) FXBB, FXLR
2. Adjust headlamp vertical alignment.
a. Loosen vertical adjustment screw (1). Adjust headlamp vertically until beam centers on horizontal line.
b. Tighten vertical adjustment screw (1):
Torque: 36.6–43.3 N·m (27–32 ft-lbs)
Round: FLSB, FLSL:
1. FLSB: Remove fairing. See Operation → Fairing.
NOTE
Horizontal alignment is not adjustable on FLSB and FLSL headlamps.
2. See Figure 2. Adjust headlamp vertical alignment.
a. Loosen vertical adjustment screw (1). Adjust headlamp vertically until beam centers on horizontal line.
b. Tighten vertical adjustment screw (1):
Torque: 36.6–43.3 N·m (27–32 ft-lbs)
3. FLSB: Install fairing.
1Vertical adjusting screw
2Horizontal adjusting screw
Figure 2. Headlamp Adjustment
FXBR/S and FXFB/S
1. See Figure 3 and Figure 4. Loosen vertical adjustment screw (3). Adjust headlamp vertically until beam centers on horizontal line.
2. Tighten vertical adjustment screw (3):
Torque: 13.5–17.6 N·m (10–13 ft-lbs) FXBR/S
Torque: 14.9–19 N·m (11–14 ft-lbs) FXFB/S
1FXBR/S Headlamp
2Mounting bracket
3Screw
Figure 3. Headlamp Adjustment
1FXFB/S Headlamp
2Mounting bracket
3Screw (2)
Figure 4. Headlamp Adjustment
FLFB/S
1. See Figure 5. Rotate horizontal adjustment screw (1). Adjust headlamp horizontally to direct light beam straight ahead.
2. Rotate vertical adjustment screw (2). Adjust headlamp vertically until beam centers on horizontal line.
1Horizontal adjustment screw
2Vertical adjustment screw
Figure 5. Headlamp Adjustment
Replacing Headlamp
The headlamp contains no replaceable bulbs. The entire assembly must be replaced upon failure. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.