Headlight aiming


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DevonCbx
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Headlight aiming

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Is there a technic on aiming the headlight to the proper angle. For example, perhaps shine it on a wall. Is there a measurment say from the ground to the bottom or top of the beam :?:
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Duane, if you ask at your local vehicle inspection test center I'm sure the will give you the info. However, I'm sure one of the guys will know...
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Thanks for the info. I'll check out the light as you said also as far as the brace is concerned, I think I'll leave it off the bike for now. I find the bike just seems to handle fine without the brace.
Take care. Also what city or town do you live in again? I would like to look it up on the net. Can you send some pictures of your bike or bikes?


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Strange, but nowhere in the Honda operator or service manual, nor in the set-up instructions is anything about headlight beam adjustment.
So, let's borrow something from the KZ1300 operator's manual. After all, it is also a six-cylinder :lol: :lol: :

On high beam, the highest point should be slightly below horizontal. The proper angle is 0.4 degrees below horizontal. This is a 50mm ( 2 in) drop at 7.5 m (25 ft) measured from the center of the headlight, with the motorcycle on its wheels and the rider seated. :idea:

I am always amazed about Larry's confidence that one of the guys will have an answer 8) :lol: :lol: This was not an easy one. :roll:

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Duane PM me & I'll send you my e-mail addy & Mike....You know as well as I do, when it comes to bikes & CBX's "these guys" ( include yourself.. 8) ) know their sh*t... :thumupp:
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