F800GS headlamp moves freely up and down - Is this normal?

[KTM Deano]

I've got an F800GS 2015 and have just gone to fit a headlamp guard. There are two torx bolts (one either side of the headlamp) which you remove to fit the guard. What I have noticed is that the headlamp will move up and down just by using your hand (with a little force), even with the bolts tightened up fully.
I've not fitted the guard yet as wanted to know if this is normal or not first. Any advice appreciated.

[gebrauchtwagen83]

I've just checked and mine doesn't move up and down.

[DaveCon]

Mine are solid too.

[KTM Deano]

Ok thanks. I'm guessing that I might need to tighten them up a bit more. Just wanted to check first though. Thanks for taking the time to check.

[johnnyboy]

just make sure bolts are correct length and they are not bottoming out in the fitting,
just a thought,

[Andi_Archer]

Fit some spring washers if there's none on the bolts alredy

[rodrigoscs]

I've got an F800GS 2015 and have just gone to fit a headlamp guard. There are two torx bolts (one either side of the headlamp) which you remove to fit the guard. What I have noticed is that the headlamp will move up and down just by using your hand (with a little force), even with the bolts tightened up fully.

I've not fitted the guard yet as wanted to know if this is normal or not first. Any advice appreciated.

Do you have the rubber washers between the lamp and the frame? They will hold it solid with not too much torque.

[KTM Deano]

Yes it has the rubber washers thanks.