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: Heritage Classic (FLHC), Heritage Classic 114 (FLHCS), Street Bob 114 (FXBBS), Low Rider S (FXLRS), and Softail Standard (FXST):
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) Heritage Classic (FLHC), Heritage Classic 114 (FLHCS)
Torque: 29.8–37.9 N·m (22–28 ft-lbs) Street Bob 114 (FXBBS), Low Rider S (FXLRS), Softail Standard (FXST)
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: Sport Glide (FLSB), Softail Slim (FLSL):
1. Sport Glide™ (FLSB): Remove fairing. See Operation → Fairing.
NOTE
Horizontal alignment is not adjustable on Sport Glide™ (FLSB) and Softail® Slim™ (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. Sport Glide™ (FLSB): Install fairing.
1Vertical adjusting screw
2Horizontal adjusting screw
Figure 2. Headlamp Adjustment
Breakout 114 (FXBRS), Fat Bob 114 (FXFBS)
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) Breakout 114 (FXBRS)
Torque: 14.9–19 N·m (11–14 ft-lbs) Fat Bob 114 (FXFBS)
1Breakout® 114 (FXBRS) Headlamp
2Mounting bracket
3Screw
Figure 3. Headlamp Adjustment
1Fat Bob 114 (FXFBS) Headlamp
2Mounting bracket
3Screw (2)
Figure 4. Headlamp Adjustment
Fat Boy 114 (FLFBS)
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.