Check Alignment
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)
  1. Verify correct front and rear tire inflation pressure. Refer to Specifications → Specifications: 2005 Touring Models → Tire Pressures: 2005 Touring Models.
  2. Place the motorcycle on a level floor or pavement in an area with minimum light.
  3. See Figure 1. Point the front of the motorcycle toward a screen or wall which is 25 feet (7.6 meters) from where patch of front tire contacts floor (i.e. - directly below front axle).
  4. Draw a horizontal line on screen or wall (dimension "A") that is exactly the same height above the floor as the headlamp center.
  5. Have a person whose weight is roughly the same as that of the principal rider sit on the motorcycle seat. The weight of the rider will compress the vehicle suspension slightly.
1Distance to center of headlamp
27.6 meters (25 feet)
Figure 1. Check Headlamp Alignment: Touring Models
  1. Stand the motorcycle upright with both tires resting on the floor and with the front wheel held in straight alignment (directly forward).
  2. Turn the ignition/headlamp key switch to IGNITION. Set the Light Switch on the left handlebar to Hi(gh) beam.
  3. Verify and correct headlamp adjustment if necessary.
    1. Check the light beam for proper height alignment. The center of the main beam of light should be even with the horizontal line on the screen or wall.
    2. Check the light beam for proper lateral alignment. The main beam of light should be directed straight ahead (i.e., equal area of light to right and left of center).
1Headlamp door
2Slot
Figure 2. Headlamp Door
1Vertical adjusting screw
2Horizontal adjusting screw
Figure 3. Adjust Headlamp Alignment: FLHR/FLHT
Adjust FLHT/FLHR Headlamps
NOTE
Headlamp adjustment can be performed without removing the headlamp door (chrome ring).
  1. See Figure 2. Insert Phillips screwdriver between headlamp housing and rubber gasket.
  2. See Figure 3. Adjust beam.
    1. Turn the vertical adjusting screw (1) to adjust headlamp vertically.
    2. Turn the horizontal adjusting screw (2) to adjust headlamp horizontally.
Adjust FLTRI Headlamps
  1. See Figure 4. Locate the hex adjusters near the bottom edge of the inner fairing. Turning the adjusters causes the double headlamp housing to pivot around its upper mount.
  2. Using a 4.5 mm, 1/4 inch drive socket (Snap-On TMM4.5) and flexible driver (Snap-On TM62B), adjust the headlamp horizontally by turning either the left or right side adjuster. Turn both adjusters equally to adjust the headlamp vertically. Refer to Table 1 for directions to move headlamp beam.
1Hex adjuster
Figure 4. Headlamp Adjustment: FLTRI
Table 1. FLTRI Hex Adjuster Rotation
HEX ADJUSTER
ROTATION
BEAM MOVEMENT
Left only
clockwise
to the right
Right only
counterclockwise
Left only
counterclockwise
to the left
Right only
clockwise
Left and right equally
clockwise
upward
Left and right equally
counterclockwise
downward