TigerTriple.com

Tiger Time => Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) => Topic started by: Ken_T_frm_CA on April 28, 2007, 05:07:21 AM

Title: So how do I go about...
Post by: Ken_T_frm_CA on April 28, 2007, 05:07:21 AM
getting the instrument cowl off so I can get at the adjustment screws for the headlights on my 06 Tiger?  Does the tank gotta come off or??



Any help appreciated and tanks in advance!
Title:
Post by: JRO on April 28, 2007, 07:16:11 AM
No, you won't have to remove the tank.



Remove the windscreen.  Remove the parking/turn signal lights.  Remove the fairing.  Then, you can get at the adjuster screws.



It's not as bad as it might appear.  Just make sure you are happy with your lights, before reassembling the bike, or you will have to disassemble it, to change the adjustment.



The factory headlight setting sucks.  Wouldn't illuminate a decent garage.  My suggestion is the adjust the brights high, and widen them out some.  Properly adjusted, I find the lights quite adequate (and I'm always crying about bikes not having good headlights).
Title:
Post by: Bear on April 28, 2007, 11:55:59 AM
Quote from: "JRO"No, you won't have to remove the tank.



Remove the windscreen.  Remove the parking/turn signal lights.  Remove the fairing.  Then, you can get at the adjuster screws.



It's not as bad as it might appear.  Just make sure you are happy with your lights, before reassembling the bike, or you will have to disassemble it, to change the adjustment.



The factory headlight setting sucks.  Wouldn't illuminate a decent garage.  My suggestion is the adjust the brights high, and widen them out some.  Properly adjusted, I find the lights quite adequate (and I'm always crying about bikes not having good headlights).



Jumped though those hoops two days ago, made a huge difference with 55/100w bulbs.
Title:
Post by: Ken_T_frm_CA on April 29, 2007, 04:38:31 AM
Thanks for the input.  Job done!  And it should go easier next time.
Title:
Post by: JRO on April 29, 2007, 07:25:38 AM
Quote from: "Bear"Jumped though those hoops two days ago, made a huge difference with 55/100w bulbs.



Tell me about these brighter bulbs.  I have intended to try some better lights, but I forgot what wattage, ect., were recommended.  Are you certain these are okay, for the long run?



I just hate it when something melts.
EhPortal 1.34 © 2025, WebDev