Headlight Aiming Procedure

[Kmutt]

So in my search on the WWW I find 2 different distances to be from the wall you are using to aim the headlights. Everything else is the same after that so......the question is which is it?
One procedure says to place your bike 25ft from a wall. Take a measurement of the centerline of your bulb to the floor (motorcycle in an upright position). Make a mark on the wall the same distance as your headlight bulb to the floor than make another mark 2 inches lower. Adjust you light so the top of the beam is at the lower mark.

The other procedure says to be 17ft from the wall.............?

Any thoughts suggestions or ideas appreciated

mutt

 

[HellFire]

I don't know if the single touring light is the same as the duals but if it is the whole process is wasted time. I find that if the low beams are adjusted then the high beams are pointing at the sky. When the highs are adjusted, the lows are pointing at the ground right in front of the bike. Thats why most add extra lights to fill in the gap. To get the most use out of them I adjusted the high beams and added driving lights under the radiator to fill in the dark area further out front when the lows are on.
I suggest you just leave the nuts a little loose, take her out at night and adjust it where you like it while riding in different areas. Take a wrench with you and snug it down when you find your happy spot.

 

[RocketDaryl]

Yeah, screw messing around with walls and measurements. I ride a bit, adjust, snug and go about my business. It ain't rocket science.

That said, the only light worse than the Rocket Touring light is the Tiger 1050. Fortunately, I can run my brights on the Tiger, see good (about the same as low beams on a car) and other cars don't know the difference. Most folks on the Tiger forum go with HIDs. Some do what I do and just run the brights all the time (at night).

I was beginning to think Triumph simply didn't/wouldn't/couldn't figure out a good headlight system, but then I bought my Thunderbird. The lights on it are FAR superior to the R3T or the Tiger. I don't remember how good the lights were on my old Speedmaster (too many years ago).

 

[Kmutt]

LOL Not rocket science!!!!
I agree with the fact that the single headlight leaves much to be desired. I oredered the driving lights before I picked up the bike so theyre covered under warranty if there are any problems and they do light up the road.
I just purchased piaa bulbs for the front light and the 2 driving lights and thought I would check alignment after doing this. I believe I will have some serious lighting up front after the bulb change. Next will be the back of the bike!!!
Thanks for the reply's

mutt

 

[KingOfFleece]

We aim all our bikes that way at 21 feet and it's perfect. Not sure why some others don;'t have any luck with it. We also change every bulb to PIAA. It's works real well for us and we have a pitch black country ride every Tues. in the summer.