Checking headlight beam angle, adjusting if necessary (BMW K1200LT)

Vertical adjustment

• Set suspension preload to "LOW" (turn counterclockwise).

Note: Make sure that the adjuster on the instrument-panel cover is at the "UP" position (turned counter-clockwise as far as it will go).

• If necessary, turn the adjuster on the instrumentpanel cover counter-clockwise as far as it will go.

• Manually adjust the headlight beam throw by turning the adjusting screw (1) beneath the fairing upper section with the aid of the headlight tester.

• Setting for headlight beam angle adjuster — -10 cm (-3.94 in) at a distance of 10 m (32.80 ft)
• Turned to left — onger throw/higher
• Turned to right — shorter throw/lower
• Adjust the suspension preload.

Lateral adjustment

• If necessary, laterally adjust the headlight beam angle by turning the adjusting screw (2) at the top left of the headlight with the aid of a cross-recessed screwdriver.