Adjustment (XL 883C and XL 1200C Models)

1.	Set horizontal adjustment: a. See Figure 1. Loosen the Allen head capscrew (3). b. Turn the headlamp right or left as necessary to direct the light beam straight ahead. c. Tighten the Allen head capscrew to 40.7–47.5 N·m (30–35 ft-lbs).
2.	Set vertical adjustment: a. See Figure 1. Loosen the locknut (1) for the vertical adjustment bolt. b. Tilt headlamp up or down to properly aim it at the horizontal line on the wall. c. Tighten headlamp locknut to 40.7–47.5 N·m (30–35 ft-lbs).

1	Nut
2	Bolt (vertical adjustment)
3	Allen head capscrew (horizontal adjustment)

Figure 1. Headlamp Adjustment (XL 883C and XL 1200C)

Adjustment (All Models Except XL 883C and XL 1200C)

1.	See Figure 2. Remove snap plug (1) on top of headlamp bracket (2).
2.	See Figure 3. Loosen headlamp clamp nut.
3.	Tilt headlamp up or down to properly aim it in relation to the horizontal line and, at the same time, turn it right or left to direct light beam straight ahead.
4.	Tighten headlamp clamp nut to 14–27 N·m (120–240 in-lbs) after lamp is properly positioned. Install snap plug in headlamp bracket.

1	Snap plug
2	Headlamp bracket

Figure 2. Headlamp Snap Plug: Sportster Models (XL Model Shown)

Figure 3. Headlamp Clamp Nut: Sportster Models (XL Model Shown)