2003 Polaris Vegas Owners Manual - Page 130

2003 Polaris Vegas Manual

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MAINTENANCE Headlamp Adjustment The headlamp should shine straight ahead of the motorcycle. The top of the headlamp High beam should be just below the center of the lamp at a distance of 25 feet (7.62 m). 1. Check and adjust the tire pressure. 2. Verify suspension sag is 19-32mm (see page 94) before adjusting headlight. 3. Straddle the motorcycle in an upright position and sit in the operator 's seat. 4. Set the ignition switch to the ON position and set the headlamp to High beam. Check the headlamp for correct aim. 5. To adjust the headlamp, loosen pivot nut (1) while holding bolt (2). 6. Aim headlight and hold in position while tightening nut (1). Torque: 35 ft-lbs (48 Nm) 7. Verify proper headlamp adjustment and re-adjust if necessary. 1 25 feet (7.62 m) Center of Headlamp 2 128

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128
MAINTENANCE
Headlamp Adjustment
The headlamp should shine straight ahead of the
motorcycle. The top of the headlamp High beam
should be just below the center of the lamp at a
distance of 25 feet (7.62 m).
1.
Check and adjust the tire pressure.
2.
Verify suspension sag is 19-32mm (see page 94)
before adjusting headlight.
3.
Straddle the motorcycle in an upright position
and sit in the operator’s seat.
4.
Set the ignition switch to the
ON position and
set the headlamp to High beam. Check the
headlamp for correct aim.
5.
To adjust the headlamp, loosen pivot nut (1)
while holding bolt (2).
6.
Aim headlight and hold in position while
tightening nut (1).
Torque: 35 ft-lbs (48 Nm)
7.
Verify proper headlamp adjustment and re-adjust
if necessary.
25 feet (7.62 m)
Center of Headlamp
1
2