Motorcycle Headlight Maintenance Guide

A headlight is one of the most important parts of a motorcycle. However, its upkeep is often neglected, mostly because of the minimal care it requires. A properly functioning headlamp with a strong beam goes a long way in ensuring safety during nighttime riding. Regularly inspecting its brightness and effectiveness can help improve your visibility at night, so here are some motorcycle headlight maintenance tips to help you get started.

Cleaning

Before you start your motorcycle, remember to give the headlight, indicators, and taillights a quick wipe. It only takes a few minutes and helps improve the effectiveness of the bike’s lights. Dirt-free headlights can help you see better while clean indicators and taillights enhance your visibility to other motorists on the road.

Inspect the Lenses

The first thing to do when checking motorcycle headlights is to inspect the lenses. Do they appear crystal clear, or do you see some fogginess and yellowing? Headlight lenses tend to become cloudy over time and diffuse the beams of your headlights, which not only impairs your visibility but it also makes it harder to see.

Check the Focus

When you’re checking the headlights for brightness, you’ll also want to see if the beam is aimed well. If you find the brightness inadequate, replace the bulbs with more powerful LED lights. Make sure that the beam spread on the low beam is as far as possible, so your range of visibility increases. If you find that the headlights are not aligned properly or the lenses are not clean, ask your mechanic to adjust them during the servicing of your bike.

We hope that these motorcycle headlight maintenance tips have been useful. If you need any assistance with service or repairs, feel free to get in touch with our service department at Hideout Harley-Davidson® in Joplin, MO. We proudly serve all those in Springfield, MO, and Rogers, AR.