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)
NOTE
Adjust the headlamps of motorcycles with multiple beam headlamps to converge into one pattern.
  1. Check the tire pressure.
  2. Adjust the rear shocks for the rider and intended load.
  3. Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.
    4. NOTE
    Choose a wall in minimum light.
  4. See Figure 1. Park the motorcycle in a line (1) perpendicular to the wall.
  5. Position motorcycle so that front axle is 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
  6. Draw a vertical line (2) on the wall.
  7. With the motorcycle loaded, point the front wheel straight forward at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of the high beam bulb.
  8. Draw a horizontal line (5) through the vertical line on the wall. Place line 53.3 mm (2.1 in) lower than the measured bulb centerline.
    9. NOTE
    See Figure 1. The headlamp is aligned when the light beam hot spot is located over the intersection of the lines.
  9. With the high beam activated, verify headlamp alignment. Adjust as necessary.
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
325 ft (7.6 m)
4High beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line 2.1 in (53.3 mm) lower than bulb centerline
Figure 1. Headlamp Alignment: Sportster Models