Electrical System 16-49

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Lighting System

Headlight Bulb Replacement

CAUTION

• Remove the headlight unit with upper fairing (see Head­light Unit/Housing Removal).

• Remove the dust cover.

• Remove the screw [A] and remove the retaining spring [B]. Remove the headlight bulb [C] and replace it.

When handling the quartz-hologen bulb, never touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hands or dirty rags can reduce bulb life or cause the bulb to explode.

• Fit the dust cover [A] with the marked side downward onto the bulb firmly as shown in the figure.

Good [B]

Bad [C] After installation, adjust the headlight aim.

Headlight Unit/Housing Removal

• Remove the left and right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter).

• Disconnect the left and right turn signal lead connectors [A].

• Remove the wind shield mounting bolts [B] and wind shield [C].

• Remove the wind shield mounting stay nut [A], and re­move the mounting stay [B] and headlight unit/housing with the upper fairings [C] installed left and right turn sig­nal lights.