NOTE
Adjust headlamp beams to converge into one pattern.
  1. Check tire pressure.
  2. Adjust the suspension to the weight of the rider.
  3. Fill fuel tank or add an equal amount of ballast.
    4. NOTE
    See Figure 1. For best results, choose an area with minimum light.
  4. Draw a perpendicular line (1) on the floor.
  5. Draw a vertical line (2) on the wall.
  6. Position the front axle 7.6 m (25 ft) from wall.
    7. NOTE
    Because a riders weight compresses the suspension slightly, have a person whose weight is approximately the same as that of the rider sit on the motorcycle.
  7. With the vehicle laden and upright, point the front wheel straight forward at wall. Measure the distance (4) from the floor to the center of the high beam bulb.
  1. All but FXSE: See Figure 1. With the ignition on, set the headlamp switch to high beam.
    1. Draw a horizontal line (5) through the vertical line on the wall at the measured bulb centerline.
    2. Center the hot spot (brightest area of light beam) on the two intersecting lines.
    3. Adjust headlamp alignment if necessary.
  2. FXSE: See Figure 2. With the ignition on, set the headlamp switch to low beam.
    1. Draw a horizontal line (5) through the vertical line on the wall 53.3 mm (2.1 in) lower than the measured bulb centerline.
    2. Center the hot spot (brightest area of light beam) on the two intersecting lines.
    3. Adjust headlamp alignment if 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
1Perpendicular line
2Vertical line
325 ft (7.6 m)
4High beam bulb centerline
5Horizontal line at low beam centerline
Figure 2. LED Headlamp Alignment