Headlight adjustment

[Chuckman]

My headlights are lighting up tree limbs.
I have looked online to find out how to correct this but have not found a workable solution yet.
I keep seeing that there are supposed to be two 8mm adjusters on the back side of the bucket, but danged if I can find these on mine.
Anyone have tips/instructions and pics?
Thanks everyone

[Jess from VA]

Chuck, it helps if we know if you have a standard or interstate.

[Chuckman]

1997 standard

[hubcapsc]

I keep seeing that there are supposed to be two 8mm adjusters on the back side of the bucket

This picture makes me think you're talking about Interstate adjusters....



-Mike

[Chrisj CMA]

1997 standard

Your adjustment screws are in the front of the Chrome ring around the headlight sort of on the sides at five and seven o’clock. One is for left/right and one is for up/down. Stick a phillips screwdriver in the hole and find the screw. A flashlight may help at first till you know where you’re aiming.  

[John Schmidt]

Method I found years ago that has worked for me over time. Hold the bike upright, have a helper measure from the middle of the headlight lens to the floor. Then go mark a wall such as the garage door using that same measurement. Turn on the headlight and adjust up/down...left/right to agree with the mark on the wall. Again, you'll need a helper to either hold the bike upright or do the adjusting.

Edit: I forgot to add, you need to be approx. 17' from the wall/garage door when checking or making an adjustment.

[Chuckman]

There may be an issue with the mechanism.
No matter which way I turn it or how much I turn the screws, I get no movement.
But thank you all for your replies!

[John Schmidt]

The movements aren't huge, you might do better toward evening so you can see the light beam shining against a wall. Easier to see a change then.

[TearlessTom]

There may be an issue with the mechanism.
No matter which way I turn it or how much I turn the screws, I get no movement.
But thank you all for your replies!

That is a possibility.  if someone turned it all the way counter clockwise far enough the screw will come out of the nut or housing.  I don't recall which set up the Valkyrie has.  In either  case  you will need to remove the chrome ring and put the screw back in the correct position.

[Patrick]

I just mark the wall or door to the center of the light and set the aim to 2' lower at 25 ft.

[hubcapsc]

I just mark the wall or door to the center of the light and set the aim to 2' lower at 25 ft.

I want to adjust mine, but I'm not sure I have 25 ft. of flat to do it on...  ...

-Mike