Content Source: 2019 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9928968 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

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Headlight Aim Inspection

On LOW beam, the top of the horizontal cut-off of the light beam should be 7 in. (17.8 cm) lower than the center of the headlight bulb and centered straight ahead at 32 ft. 10 in. (10 m).
  1. Verify that tire pressure is at specification.
  2. Verify that rear suspension ride height (preload) is at specification.
  3. Position the motorcycle on a level surface with the headlight 32 ft. 10 in. (10 m) from a wall.
  4. With the operator and passenger (if applicable) on board, bring the motorcycle to the fully upright position.
  5. Start the engine and switch the headlight to low beam. Observe the headlight aim on the wall.
  6. Make any necessary adjustments to headlight aim.
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Stock ECE and CCC compliant measure distance = 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Optional North American only measure distance = 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Measure distance = 32 ft. 10 in. (10.0 m)
Headlight Center

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