Glorian Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I'm not quite sure what's wrong, but i only purchased this bike a few days ago, but the few times i'v eneeded to use the full beams i flick them on and it barely makes a difference, it seems to point to high up but if i lower the light my dipped beams will be 2 inches infront of the wheel? Any suggestions? Will try pull over somewhere and take a pic if i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 position the bike about 6 foot away from a wall (i.e. 2 metres).Put on the full beam and it should centre just slightly down from horizontal (when you are sat on the bike).Dipped should be centred more down and to the left.Anything different and it needs adjusting.If the two beams are different by a large margin, then it could be that your bulb is not seated correctly (or the carrier is not seated correctly in the reflector). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Sometimes the bulbs can drop in the locating tab so it's worth taking it out, checking that the glass bit is at a right angle to the metal bit and making sure the locating tabs marry up when it's in the holder.Let us know how you get on!Cheers,Fro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi, are you referring to the beam pattern - spread of light, or the amount of light on the light gives out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 also if its a lack of light it could be the bulb has burnt the focus tip off it and will need a new bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch652 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Not sure if this helps but on my 125 I adjusted the rear shock to take my weight which stopped it pointing out into no where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Since its a 125cc, the lights are invariably disappointing!I agree some adjustment is needed, the instructions should be in your owners manual and a bulb check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 check the bulb is the correct type. I retro fitted a h7 or similar into my xr which threw the beam pattern right off. Was meant to fail the mot but he couldn't be arsed. I stuck black tape across the top portion to avoid dazzling cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Will test it when i get home if it's stopped raining cheers for responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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