headlight adjustment. rt s

[spydertrike]

How do i adjust the headlights? Do I turn the brass knob thats located behind the side panel that you remove to check the oil level? if so which way do i turn knob to make lights go higher? thanks

 

[safecracker]

That is correct. just turn the brass knobs. Good luck.

 

[Bob Denman]

That's a good question... I know that it's been posted in here before; perhaps a quick search might find you an answer... :thumbup:
In the meantime; this was also posted in here... I hope that you find it useful!

Assumptions:
Spyder RT Headlight Height: 35.0" (This could change with a heavier/lighter driver/passenger, cargo load, tire pressure, performance
shocks, etc.)
BRP Spec for Headlight Adjustment: Adjust for a low beam height of 25.3" to 28.8" (27.1" halfway point) at 33' with a 200 lb driver.
Calculated Angle: 1.15° downward

Angle Distance Low Beam Height Adjustment
1.15° 33' 25.3" - 28.8"
1.15° 30' 26.0" - 29.5"
1.15° 25' 27.2" - 30.7"
1.15° 20' 28.4" - 31.9"
1.15° 15' 29.6" - 33.1"
1.15° 10' 30.8" - 34.3"

 

[Red RT-S]

headlight adjustment

how ro i adust the headlights? do i turn the brass knob thats located behind the side panel that you remove to fheck the oil level? if so which way do i turn knob to make lights go higher? thanks

Turn the knob clockwise to raise the beam and counterclockwise to lower it.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks, Red! :2thumbs:

 

[spydertrike]

Thanks for the responses. I have tried moving the left side brass knob clockwise and I don't notice the beam height getting any higher. Does it take several rotations for the beam level to move a bit higher ? I have it in low beam when I try to make the adjustment.

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Pull up to a brick building at night with a t-25 torx screwdriver (with your side panels at home) then pull straight up to the brick wall and get approx. 25 feet away. This don't have to be accurate. You will clearly see a distinct line on the wall. Turn your adjusters up or down till you get what you think you need, both lights should be the same. Go ride around and see if it's better for you, if so your done, if not go back and adjust some more. I thought my lights were way too low so I pulled up to a red brick school wall and adjusted up one row of bricks, went and tried and had to go up another half row. All is great now.