Headlight replacement with pics
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I used this guide last night when my low beam went out late yesterday afternoon....
Saved me a ton of time .
All your information is correct except they are 8 mm bolt heads not 10 mm on the instrument cluster.
Nice post Omslaw. Mine blew in Daytona and I pulled the panel on the bottom of the cowling and went up through that opening. It was a lot harder and you're doing everything blind but when you're a couple hundred miles away from where you're staying it was the easiest thing to do at that time.
I like the pixs. Wardie
I like the pixs. Wardie
Excellent instructions Omslaw!! I tried doing it the quick way first by taking off the cowling above the fender but it was too hard to figure when you've never done it before. I then followed your instructions afterwards and everything went smooth! Thanks again. Now that I've done it once, I can probably manage to do it by just taking off the cowling next time.
Whered you get the gauge set ?
Nice write up!
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Something I made. I have a file with the gauge faces on them; I printed it out on some thick card-stock and put them on there.
I've since gotten a new set from Bluegauges.com.
Pic # 6 doesn't seem to be working. I was able to click on all the rest except that one.
I have a 2004 Busa and my high beam is loose in the socket. There is only a plastic ring that fits into the socket with a couple of tabs that doesn't seem to fit the matching connectors on the housing. I don't see any other clip or spring or anything that should hold the ring into place. The bulb goes inside of this ring and then turns a quarter turn to lock into place but it keeps popping the ring odd the housing. Is here suppose to be a clip or spring or something that olds this stuff in place? If so do you know where I can buy one?
I've looked at the photos from and OEM parts seller (see attachment) and I don't see a clip or spring in the picture???
I have a 2004 Busa and my high beam is loose in the socket. There is only a plastic ring that fits into the socket with a couple of tabs that doesn't seem to fit the matching connectors on the housing. I don't see any other clip or spring or anything that should hold the ring into place. The bulb goes inside of this ring and then turns a quarter turn to lock into place but it keeps popping the ring odd the housing. Is here suppose to be a clip or spring or something that olds this stuff in place? If so do you know where I can buy one?
I've looked at the photos from and OEM parts seller (see attachment) and I don't see a clip or spring in the picture???
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Just what I needed!
My low beam went today; now I only have to pay for the bulb and not a mechanic's time.
Much appreciated.
My low beam went today; now I only have to pay for the bulb and not a mechanic's time.
Much appreciated.
Have you guys seen the new LED replacement bulb? Its almost plug and play. We put one in Maps bike last weekend. Pretty slick, the bulb has a small fan and it also has a power supply that plugs into the bike harness.
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What brand? I'm considering led high beam.
It may have been Speedmetal. SPEEDMETAL - LED Conversion Kit - Headlights - Electrical - Parts - Cycle Gear
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I have just removed my bulb without any problems in preparation for the new one tomorrow.
I just wanted to add that if you have a double-bubble screen you won't need to remove the screen for access; I had plenty of room. Thanks again.
Forums like this really make life much easier!
I just wanted to add that if you have a double-bubble screen you won't need to remove the screen for access; I had plenty of room. Thanks again.
Forums like this really make life much easier!
Hey thanks ... old thread but I just used it the second time and offer my thanks ... BTW I had changed my OEM original to the GE Silver Star lo beam ... it lasted 7 years ... OEM hi beam still working on a 2006! I have a shop manual and it basically doesn't cover how to change the bulbs or how to adjust them which is a bit strange ... mind you I didn't pore over the manual very long ... after I found this "old" thread ... cheers! Just to help clarify the original ... you don't have to take off the large side plastics; only the left/right small plastic panels that form the "sides/bottom" of the instrument cluster ... and the bolts on the instrument cluster are 8mm vs the described 10mm. I didn't disconnect the instrument cluster either ... there is a lot of room if you just pull the instrument cluster to the end of the length of the wiring bundle. So thanks!
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