Stupid Question

[blueman]

Just noticed my amber driving light on the front fairing left side is burned out. The turn signal works but not the amber light just when the ignition is on. Is just the bulb burned out and how do you remove that lens cover to replace the bulb. Thanks for you help.

 

[madmike2]

First, you get a hammer and a chisel..... :yahoo:

IIRC, the bulb socket will twist and release from the inside of the fairing (remember, I have a Gen I so things could be different) then you can replace the bulb.

You might have to remove the fasteners and let the fairing side dangle from the top 3 screws so you can get the clearance to reach the bulb socket.

 

[blueman]

Mike are you saying you remove the bulb from behind the fairing or can you just remove the lens cover to get to the bulb. Thanks matt I also have a Gen 1 thanks.

 

[kawabeemer]

On the Gen1, the bulb plugs into the socket from the INSIDE of the the fairing.

 

[blueman]

I got it out Thanks, is it common bulb, or can get at walmart or do I have to go to the cycle shop.

 

[Patriot]

Gen I "Bin O Facts"

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4295

Cowling Marker/Turn Signal - 7443 (5/21 watts)

I bought a name brand bulb like Philips or Sylvania at my local Auto Parts Store

GEN I SIDE MARKER LAMP REPLACEMENT PICS CLICKY

 

[madmike2]

Cowling Marker/Turn Signal - 7443 (5/21 watts)I bought a name brand bulb like Philips or Sylvania at my local Auto Parts Store

Yep, Walmart, NAPA, O'Reily's, Auto Zone, whatever.........

 

[blueman]

Found the right bulb late at night at the auto parts store. Now I can go for my two day ride leave first thing in the morning with out any issues. I always like easy fixes. Thanks for your help. It beats reading the manual.