How to Adjust Your Motorcycle Headlight

Quick trip down to a flat, level spot to adjust my headlight.
Pretty straight forward - measure the centre of the headlight from the ground and go find a flat spot 25 feet away from a wall. Mark a spot with tape and go back 20-25 feet and aim your low beam light so that it's about 2" below the tape line.
This is a good starting point and recommended by many provincial and state regulations. Of course depending on your riding conditions (off road or trail riding) you may want to bring it down a bit. Also, remember that this method is a compromise between city and highway driving and you might need to make other minor adjustments depending on your bike and the type of driving you do.
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[@reimop9595]

Simple fast adjustment, tnx. But that surroundings when you rode was so beautiful! Good vibes in this video :)

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Thanks! Yeah, Calgary is a really great city, nice and clean!

[@Jakethejakee]

Thanks brother! Exactly the straightforward guide I was lookin for.

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LeeKirkman88]

Love the Virago i have a 93 Xv750 Trike.

[@taymoto]

Great video man! Super helpful

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Hey there! Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@ritooraj]

Thank you! Simple and elegant!!

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Thank you!!

[@Timetonut]

Beautiful bike!

[@donwolfjr1]

Well done video!! Could've been just a bit shorter but...!!! Lol. Thank you!!! Don W., Ohio, USA!!

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Haha!! Yeah, I know...my first crack at making videos...I'm still learning. Thanks for the comment - it all helps me make better videos!! Hope you enjoy them.

[@elliottnunez1057]

My headlight hits the ground about where yours hits the ground in the video, maybe hits a little closer to the bike. High beams not much higher. I do know I can't see crap. I haven't ridden in over 20 years but I've owned about 5 or 6 bikes before I took a 20 year hiatus I do not remember not being able to see like I can't see now!!! I even have one of those expensive LED lights that are guaranteed for life. I don't know if the headlight or the adjustment is the problem, but where the light hits the ground 8 maybe 6 feet in front of the bike ain't cutting it. Cause I can't see Jack!!! Well after watching the whole video it definitely looks like my light is angled too far down. I can't see more than 10 feet in front of me, high beams no help. Gonna try what you showed in the video and hopefully I'll be abled to get some light on the subject!!! Thanks for the video! Looks easy enough to do.

[@the_ride_with_James]

Thanks I'm gonna try that at the next traffic triggered light, I was trapped at once with a cop a cross the road waiting for me to go I waited about 15min before a car finally pulled up behind me🙃

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

How often do you find you need to do this? I'm on an Indian and I can't figure out how to firmly tighten it. Anytime I clean off my lights is that the lights easily move.

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Hey there!!! This should be a “set it and forget it” adjustment. I’m not familiar with the Indian but there may be something else you need to look at like a broken or loose blind nut on the inside of the mount. Might want to check with someone else who has your bike. Good luck my friend.

[@nazi1944]

😁😁😁👌👌👌

[@TribeQuadQuest]

Thanks for the video. Appreciate it. So what if my beam is about an inch to 2 inches higher at 25'?

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Probably won't make much of a difference really. Like all advice (mine included) take it as guidance and make it work for your own personal needs. If you live in a small, hillside village in Italy, then you'll probably point your headlight 15' in front of you. If you do a lot of highway driving then you'll want to see further ahead by pointing it up a bit. Whenever I adjust my street bikes, I start with this method. For trail riding, I usually have it set a bit lower. Just be cautious of having it pointing up too high (above center) as you'll be blinding oncoming drivers and you might not be seeing the things you need to see. Hope this helps.

[@TribeQuadQuest]

@@KensWorldRestorations I appreciate your advice. I’m a fairly new rider and my biggest concern is that I’m seen by other drivers. I ride mostly in the day but there are opportunities for night riding. I also ride in a densely populated city with many poor drivers.

[@KensWorldRestorations]

@@TribeQuadQuest probably wouldn’t hurt to add more lights if you have room (like on a light bar). Add some extra horns too!! Wear bright, reflective clothing at night. That helps too. Good luck my friend and as always, drive safe.

[@juanfranciscogarzon2190]

Good morning, I am writing to you from Madrid. I am the owner of a Virago XV 1100 year 92 and I wanted to ask you how high is the mark on the wall and how far is the motorcycle from the wall. Thank you and greetings.

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Good morning Juan!! You have to measure the height of your headlight - your 1100 will be pretty close to my 1000. The centre of my headlight was 42" (about 107cm) so mark the wall with tape at that height. Now put your bike about 25' (8m) from the wall and check the height of your LOW beam. It should be about 2" (5cm) below the mark you made on the wall. Make sure you verify while you're sitting on your bike like you're riding it.

[@juanfranciscogarzon2190]

Thanks a lot