Adjusting The Headlight Beam Vertically; Adjusting The Headlight Beam Horizontally - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Electrical system
RS 50
NOTE
Ensure that the orientation of your replace-
ment bulb is identical to that of the original bulb.
7
Do not try to force the bulb (7), it will fit easily if it is
properly oriented.
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM VERTICALLY
NOTE
The procedure described her is in compliance with
the Italian standard that establishes the maximum height
of the headlight beam. For motorcycles used in other
countries, you must conform with the local regulations.
To quickly check the correct direction of the beam,
place the motorcycle on flat ground, 10 m (32.81 ft)
away from a wall.
Turn on the low beam, sit on the motorcycle and make
sure that the beam projected on the wall is slightly
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under the horizontal line of the headlight (about 9/ 10th
of the total height).
To adjust the headlight beam:
Working from the left rear side of the front part of the
fairing, adjust the screw (1) with a short Philips screw-
driver.
By SCREWING IT clockwise, you set the beam
1
higher.
By UNSCREWING IT counterclockwise, you set the
beam lower.
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM HORIZONTALLY
NOTE
The terms "right" and "left" are referred to the
rider seated on the motorcycle in the normal riding
position.
It is possible to adjust the horizontal position both to
the right and to the left.
The adjustment is carried out using shims and adjust-
ing screws which are supplied as a kit. They will be
found in the glove box/ tool kit compartment.
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Release 00 2001-03