2006 Headlight adjustments

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FantasticJohnR

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OK, the 2006 FJR's have been out there for a little over a month and there are at least 70 something bikes now being ridden (as per the poll). However, there has been very little discsussion about the adjustible headlights. I get the feeling that not many of us ride in the dark.

On the new FJR there are two knobs fro adjusting the 2 headlights. The FJR manual is very helpful- it simply says "turn to adjust the headlights."

I tried to adjust them one evening and it was really hard to turn the knob- its not like turning clicks. I didn't want to mess with further as I was headed out and didn't want them screwed up. But the way they came set up only has light pointing up the road about 20 feet- not really optimal going 60 mph on fairly straight well paved roads. Need some more distance to increase reaction time ect.

I guess I might mess around more with them this evening- but if others already have please chime in with your experiences.

Thanks

 
they are kind of wierd on the adjustments. One side (don't remember which) seems to adjust the high and the other side the low -- but they effect each other. so for example -- big adjustment on high - has minor effect on low

big adjustment on low has minor effect on high.

The best way I've figured out to do it is if you have a level garage - just pull away a bike and adjust with the light pattern on your garage door.

Not having a level garage forced me to visit a local building and line mine up on the wall. Play around with it a bit. You will definitely need a reference point.

 
I recently adjusted mine. Seemed as though they were pointing straight down at the ground. I'll bet i did 5 full revolution (clockwise) before they came up to what i think is a good level. each side has its own control. I dont think one is for high beam and one for low. system works well. The big question is what is the appropriate height so that your not blinding oncoming traffic with your low beams on. Dont be afraid to play around with them. you can always readjust them.

GreyGoose

 
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