Another headlight/shock question...

[WackyDan]

So, I've noticed a lot of drivers flashing me their brights at night as if I'm riding around with my brights on - which I'm not.

Now... My suspension is at the stock adjustments, and my wife is typically on the back and I'm wondering if she's causing the bike to be pitched up a bit causing people to think my brights are on?

Has anyone noticed that before and has anyone adjust the shocks for a second rider?

 

[The Breeze]

So, I've noticed a lot of drivers flashing me their brights at night as if I'm riding around with my brights on - which I'm not.

Now... My suspension is at the stock adjustments, and my wife is typically on the back and I'm wondering if she's causing the bike to be pitched up a bit causing people to think my brights are on?

Has anyone noticed that before and has anyone adjust the shocks for a second rider?

I was having the same problem. Phillips screwdriver. Adjustment hole is directly under each headlight. There's a section in the manual for adjusting the headlights.

 

[BRPjunkie]

If you ride two up alot, you will need to make the headlight adjustment with someone on the bike. The addition of a passenger does affect the headlight aim. If back shock is at setting 4, move it up to 6 or 7.

 

[The Breeze]

I was having the same problem. Phillips screwdriver. Adjustment hole is directly under each headlight. There's a section in the manual for adjusting the headlights.

Should have mentioned - I was able to have my Spyder parked next to another and compare headlights prior to adjusting. And they were waaay off.

 

[NancysToy]

Should have mentioned - I was able to have my Spyder parked next to another and compare headlights prior to adjusting. And they were waaay off.

They all seem to be off...and sometimes not even the same for both headlights on the same Spyder. I agree that the rider, or rider and passenger should be on board before putting away the screwdriver and being happy with the adjustment. It changes quite a bit when loaded.
-Scotty

 

[SpyderByter]

So, I've noticed a lot of drivers flashing me their brights at night as if I'm riding around with my brights on - which I'm not.

Now... My suspension is at the stock adjustments, and my wife is typically on the back and I'm wondering if she's causing the bike to be pitched up a bit causing people to think my brights are on?

Has anyone noticed that before and has anyone adjust the shocks for a second rider?

I stiffened the shocks both front and back. I also get flashed when riding two up. My plan is to adjust the lights down, and install NMN HID's in the fogs, and leave the healights stock. So If I am riding two up, I can shut off the fogs if I am getting flashed, and the headlights should not cause a problem. But the HID fogs should give me that extra light I want when riding single.

Tat2r mentioned to me that he was getting flashed until he installed HID's. Check with him thru PM if he does not reply to this thread.

Mark

 

[Spydr in KS]

I'm wondering if she's causing the bike to be pitched up a bit

I wouldn't dare let my wife think she was weighting down the Spyder! Must be the driver!

I have had cars pull over when I am following them. I guess the lights bounce enough to look like I am flashing at them.

 

[bjt]

If you are mostly riding the Spyder with a passenger on the back, you should check and adjust your headlights for riding in those conditions. According to the BRP manual, the headlights should be adjusted with at least 200 lbs. on the seat. Stands to reason that if there is consistently more or less weight on the Spyder or if the weight is distributed farther back, the headlight aim needs to be "tweaked" to compensate.

 

[M2Wild]

Tat2r mentioned to me that he was getting flashed

:roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

I wouldn't dare let my wife think she was weighting down the Spyder! Must be the driver!

I have had cars pull over when I am following them. I guess the lights bounce enough to look like I am flashing at them.

If the lights seem to flash at cars ahead, they are out of adjustment. The lights on a Spyder are projector style lamps. These throw a narrower, more focused beam. You will notice that they are difficult to see from much of an angle to the side. Same goes for up and down. I had to play with ours a while before they did not appear to flash on and off. If you get just the right height, there will be less bounce effect.
-Scotty

 

[Spydr in KS]

Thanks Scotty, they seem low to me but I have to go find a place with a good flat area to test the height. My driveway is too steep.

 

[SpyderByter]

I wouldn't dare let my wife think she was weighting down the Spyder! Must be the driver!

Smart man!

There is no doubt my girl brings up the front end when she's on the back , but I love having her there. Corbin or BRP will never make a back support as comfy as my baby.

 

[WackyDan]

LOL... My wife is skinny and 5'9"...

That said, yeah I can see where 127 pounds on the back seat of the bike would make a difference.

I guess I should adjust the shocks first, headlights second.

Thanks everyone for confirming what I thought.