Aligning The Headlight - Ducati Monster 1200S Owner's Manual

Aligning the headlight

To check the headlight aim, place the motorcycle
upright with the tires inflated to the correct pressure
and one person sitting astride the motorcycle. The
motorcycle should be perfectly vertical, with its
longitudinal axis at right angles to a wall or screen at a
distance of 32.8 feet (10 meters). On the wall or
surface, draw a horizontal line at the same height
from the ground as the center of the headlight and a
vertical line aligned with the longitudinal axis of the
motorcycle. If possible, perform this check in dim
light. Switch on the low beam. The height of the upper
limit between the dark area and the lit area must not
be more than 9/10 of the height from the ground of
the headlight center.
Note
This is the procedure specified by Italian
regulations for checking the maximum height of the
light beam. Please adapt said procedure to the
provisions in force in your own country.
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