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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Headlight Aim Inspection

Adjust headlight aim when there is a change in load (rider, cargo, accessories, etc.) or after suspension adjustment.

Models equipped with LED headlights

With the headlight switched to LOW beam, the top of the highest intensity (appears as a diamond shape) should be 4.0 in (10 cm) below the height of the headlight bulb 3 when centered straight ahead at 32 feet 10 inches (10 m).

Location Measurement
1 32 ft. 10 in. (10 m)
2 4.0 in. (10 cm)
3 Center of low beam

Headlight Inspection Procedure

Follow all steps below to ensure accurate aim inspection.

  1. Check and adjust the tire pressure to specification.

  2. Verify suspension ride height (preload) is set to specification.

  3. Move the motorcycle to a clear area with a level floor and dim lighting, and place it so the top front edge of the headlight housing is 32 ft. 10 in. (10 m) from the wall.

  4. With the rider and passenger ( if applicable) on board, bring the motorcycle to a fully upright position. Center the handlebars in a straight ahead position.

  5. Start the engine and switch the headlight on to the low setting.

  6. Compare the position of headlight beam on the wall to the illustration. Adjust if necessary.

Parent topic: Lights