EURO Pattern questions - Premature post - Unless problems...

So I got my cheap AutoPal Euro lens, reflector, bulb (x2) and rubber boot today.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWNX%3AIT

I know I've never used a Euro headlight before but is it defective, upside down bulb or just me?

I have not take a ride yet (maybe later tonight BRRRRR) but there seems to be ZERO light pointing down (lower half of the lens) and a slight extra bit upper right (for street signs).

The (extra) bulb I got also seems to have a reflector near the tip that may actually be causing the 1/2 lighting.

Am I crazy or did I get improper bulb/lens? (Yes I bought the EURO style on purpose).



FYI: The light on my house is only a few feet away from the bike - I know not the best test...

 

Re: Defective, upside or just no use to Euro Light Pattern?

Maybe aim it down?

That looks high to me.

 

Re: Defective, upside or just no use to Euro Light Pattern?

Yes I still need to fine tune the aiming, but what about the 1/2 reflector on the bulb and the lens only illuminating light on the top 1/2.

Is that normal for Euro/H4 ??

I wasn't planning on riding tonight, but I might go out to at least tweak the aim.

EDIT: Quick google search shows bulbs with the 1/2 reflector inside. So I guess that part is normal. Should the reflector in the bulb be blocking light up or down??

EDIT 2: Maybe I was to quick to post w/o checking it out further away from a wall. Without an actual night ride, the bulb does seem to be illuminating the road. Though there is a definate amount of light pointing up and to the right (for street signs?). So, unless my concerns were valid, ignore my post for now

 

ok

 

Headlight aiming: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto ... index.html

With pictures no less.

I used masking tape for the lines on my garage door rather than drawing on it.

 

thanks.

with my Windjammer IV it is very easy to adjust up/down but have to remove headlight reflector totally to adjust left/right

 

The euro lights are supposed to have that rightward, upward "wink", and you are correct, it is for street signs.

BTW...metal bob...YOU POST A LOT!

Brother, I remember when you were still a Biker wannabe, and you are already red lining? I need to step my game up, I guess.

 

I may post alot, but I am learning and trying to help others when I sorta know what I'm talking about

It doesn't help I don't have any "bike" friends (yet) to ask common questions.