Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 121)

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Maintenance
Headlight Aim Inspection
CHIEF/CHIEFTAIN/DARK HORSE: On HIGH
beam, the center of highest intensity (appearing
as a diamond shape) should be 7.5 in. (19 cm)
lower than the headlamp and centered straight
ahead at 25 feet (7.6 m).
ROADMASTER: On LOW beam, the top of the low
beam cut-off (appearing as a diamond shape)
should be 3 in. (7.6 cm) lower than the headlamp
center height at 25 feet (7.6 m).
1. Verify that tire pressure is at specification. See
page 114.
2. Verify that rear suspension ride height
(preload) is at specification. See page 98.
3. Position the motorcycle on a level surface with
the headlight 25 feet (7.6 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 headlamp to
high beam. Observe the headlight aim on the
wall.
6. Make any necessary adjustments to headlight
aim. See page 120.
25 ft. (7.6 m)
7.5 in. (19 cm)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
Headlamp Center Height
3 in. (7.6 cm)
HIGH Beam (CHIEF/CHIEFTAIN/DARK HORSE)
LOW Beam (ROADMASTER)
Headlamp Center Height