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Old 10-04-2007, 03:44 PM
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Can someone tellme how to adjust the spot lights on each side of the headlight? Do you go in from behind the bulb somehow or can I possibly access it going up through the turn signal? Is there a swivel or something that can be adjusted...one of the lights shines right down on the ground in front of the bike.

 
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Old 10-04-2007, 03:53 PM
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HD sells a special tool, a socket with a slit cut in it that allows the lamp mount to be tightened (after adjustment) without mashing the wire. Some have also cut a notch into their own sockets to do the same job. Hope this points you in the right direction.
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 04:04 PM
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rite its not ez
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 04:40 PM
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On a scale of 1 to 10 this job rates about a 6.
remove turnsignals. Allen wrench forget size. Forgive me I'm at work right now.
look up you willsee a wire and past that a 9/16 nut.
Made my own socket. Bought a Craftsman deep 6 point socket. UsedDremnel tool with cut off wheel. cut a slot in socket for wire. loosen nut just enought to move light.
spots should be adjusted shinning just be low low beam about 25 foot from a wall.
Had my wife help me with this one.
Have fun.
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 10:18 PM
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made my own socket too...what a pita to adjust. hope you have three hands. try to muscle 'em first. i put amber sealed beams on the ultra. they light up the ditches and trees about 75-100' out real good. run 'em during the day too. no mistaking me for anything BUT a motorcycle with amber spots
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 11:18 PM
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I was stuck on this same issue. Finally I got mad enough and just grabbed the spot lamp with both hands and moved it. It worked OK and has not moved in the last 1500 miles. Good luck.
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 07:47 AM
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Snap On also make the same socket that Harle sells it retails for $42.

The "Arm Strong" method of adjusting might work, but if you use too much arm, the light is toast
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 07:56 AM
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by hand has worked for me or a rubber hammer used gently.
 
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Very gently
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 09:48 AM
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Stu, I tried your ....just grab it with both hands and move it and it worked!!!! Thanx for all the responses!
 


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