Stuck on replacing my Headlight bulbs

[mfletch69]

I am trying to replace my headlight bulbs to replace with X-tremes. Easy enough to unplug the headlight power coupler...just pull.

I am not understanding exactly how to "remove the bulb cover"....which I am assuming is the ring with the rubber gasket. The manual just doesn't give detail on how to get it off.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ignacio]

I am not understanding exactly how to "remove the bulb cover"....which I am assuming is the ring with the rubber gasket.

Just pull until it comes off. The left side is slightly easier than the right. I found holding onto one of the two rubber protusions made it easier to pull from the bulb underneath. Yes, it is a gasket that stretches and covers a big hole.

Putting them back on (especially the right side) is much harder though and guaranteed frustration for the first timer.

 

[Harald]

As Iggy stated, the rubber cover just pulls off but it could be a real pain the first time. To make it much easier next time, put some dielectric grease on the boot before reinstalling it. :yahoo:

Once you get the rubber boot off, you'll have the next pain trying to unclip the wire spring that holds the bulb in place inside the housing. :angry2: :dribble: If you've never dealt with that type of bulb retainer (on your car maybe?), it'll be hard to describe how it's done. Basically, there's a bent wire spring that's hinged at one end and hooks around a little tab on the other end. It's easy enough to see how it hooks if you can see it, but it's not easily viewable on the bike. Try a inspection mirror and flashlight if you've never done it before.

 

[mfletch69]

Thanks Iggy & Harald,

Your suggestions were just what i needed. it went pretty smooth all in all. Did everything by feel.