Note: An improperly adjusted headlight may cause problems for oncoming traffic or provide poor, unsafe illumination of the road ahead. Before adjusting the headlight aim, be sure to consult with local traffic laws and regulations - for UK models refer to MOT Test Checks in the Reference section.
1. The headlight beam(s) can adjusted both horizontally and vertically. Before making any adjustment, check that the tyre pressures are correct and the suspension is adjusted as required. Make any adjustments to the headlight aim with the machine on level ground, with the fuel tank half full and with an assistant sitting on the seat. If the bike is usually ridden with a passenger on the back, have a second assistant to do this.
XL600V-H to P (1987 to 1993) models
2. Vertical adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw below the headlight unit using a screwdriver Inserted through the access hole in the fairing. Turn it clockwise to move the beam down, and anti-clockwise to move it up.
3. Horizontal adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw on the left-hand side of the headlight, accessing it from inside the fairing.
Turn it clockwise to move the beam to the left, and anti-clockwise to move it to the right.
XL600V-R to X (1994 to 1999) models
4. Vertical adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw on the top right-hand corner of the headlight (see illustration). Turn it clockwise to move the beam up, and anticlockwise to move It down.
20.4. Vertical adjustment screw (arrowed)
5. Horizontal adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw on the bottom left-hand corner of the headlight (see illustration). Turn it clockwise to move the beam to the left, and anti-clockwise to move it to the right.
20.5. Horizontal adjustment screw (arrowed)
XL650V models
6. Vertical adjustment is made by turning the adjuster knob on the bottom left-hand corner of the headlight (see illustration) Turn it clockwise to move the beam up, and anticlockwise to move it down.
20.6. Vertical adjustment screw (A), horizontal adjustment screw (B)
7. Horizontal adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw on the bottom right-hand corner of the headlight (see illustration 20.6). Turn it clockwise to move the beam to the right, and anti-clockwise to move it to the left.
XRV750 models
8. Vertical adjustment of the right-hand headlight unit is made by turning the wingnut on the bottom left-hand corner - turn it clockwise to move the beam down and anticlockwise to move it up (see illustration).
20.8a. Vertical adjustment wingnuts (arrowed)
20.8b. Horizontal adjustment screws (arrowed)
Horizontal adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw on the top right-hand comer of the unit - turn it clockwise to move the beam to the right and anti-clockwise to move it to the left (see illustration).
9. Vertical adjustment of the left-hand headlight unit is made by turning the wingnut on the bottom right-hand corner - turn it clockwise to move the beam down and anti-clockwise to move it up (see illustration 20.8a). Horizontal adjustment is made by turning the adjuster screw on the top left-hand corner of the unit - turn it clockwise to move the beam to the left and anti-clockwise to move it to the right (see illustration 20.8b).