BMW R 1150 GS Rider's Manual page 49

Adjusting beam throw
L
Note:
When the basic setting is correct,
headlight beam throw is regulated
when spring preload is adjusted
to suit load.
Have the headlight basic setting
adjusted by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
L
Note:
Adjust beam height so that onco-
ming traffic is not dazzled. Make
sure that the throw of the light
cone adequately illuminates the
road ahead of you.
1
A
Adjust beam throw to suit
load by adjusting the spring
strut:
Change the spring strut setting
to suit the load (
– Spring preload has an effect
on headlight throw
Only if the load carried on the
motorcycle is very high, the
headlight beam can also be
lowered by moving pivot
lever 2. This shortens the beam
throw.
Pivot lever 2:
A = neutral position
B = high load
Lights
B
2
50, 51)
b
2
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