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I know a while back sombody posted am easy how to, aim the head light. Being computer challenged i cant find it, Would the author please repost or could some kind soul direct me to the thread. (see i can be nice if i want somthing) 
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Re: headlight aiming
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Was it this you were looking for:
"Measure from the ground up to the center of the headlight. In my case, it is 37". Find a flat wall with a concrete/asphalt apron in front of it. Make a mark on the wall 2" down from your measurement above (mine would be 35"). Make a mark 17' from the wall. Center the headlight over this mark (in other words, your headlight will be 17' from the wall). The flat part of your beam should be at that mark on the wall."
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Yeah that's it thanks. ok high or low beam hmm  I'll try on low first, thanks again.
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Big Bore
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Low beam. Find a loading dock or something similar. They typically have a flat concrete apron with a nice vertical wall.
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Should be Riding
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FYI this is the "how to" thread in the vault, 3rd or 4th post down. I find the search function a little frustrating at times too, so sometimes I just rummage 
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Be sure to use the synthetic 15w headlight lube with carbon filteration. I can't help myself, I'm in a smartaz mood.... 
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Should be Riding
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Be sure to disconnect the battery first. Oh wait...
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Quote:
Be sure to use the synthetic 15w headlight lube with carbon filteration.
I can't help myself, I'm in a smartaz mood....
So is that the best lube for headlights? and theres a flat spot in my high beam at 4000 rpm what would you sugjest?
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And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
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Big Bore
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Why the TBS headlight needle of course!
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Quote:
I'm in a smartaz mood
Yeah, like tonight is different than any other time
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Loquacious
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It really depends on the year model. The new ones are still nice & perky...the older they get the more they will sag.
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we should do this every weekend!
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Be sure to top off your blinker fluid as well!
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Here is a web site for headlight aiming.... http://www.gadgetjq.com/aimheadlight.htm
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