Replacing headlights on 2006 250?

kyrider · July 20th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Just noticed my bulb is out and in need of replacement. I have searched but could not find a how to. Will I need to take off a fairing or is there an easier way? Link?

Thnx

Snake · July 20th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Replacing the headlight. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...e_headlight%3F

Jinx250 · July 21st, 2011, 07:46 AM

You only need to take the fairing off if you like your hands. If you don't mind banging the crap out of them and taking 30 - 45 minutes to do what could be done in 15, leave them on.

choneofakind · July 22nd, 2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

You only need to take the fairing off if you like your hands. If you don't mind banging the crap out of them and taking 30 - 45 minutes to do what could be done in 15, leave them on.

what Jinx should be saying is if you have small hands and a second set of eyes, go for it. it's just a PITA. if you have normal/large hands, take off the fairing as it's a super PITA and potentially painful

Timon · July 23rd, 2011, 01:38 PM

The funny part is I've heard everyone say remove the fairings, but I never did. It took me maybe 5 minutes to replace my headlight bulb, and my hands only got a bit of dirt on them from the rubber grommet. I personally do not recommend removing the front fairing unless needed.

Maybe it's because in addition to have small hands these lights are identical to any 7'x6' H4 conversion. My MR2 has the same identical headlights in it and that made doing the process without seeing much very easy.

Snake · July 23rd, 2011, 01:42 PM

^^^ My thoughts exactly.

choneofakind · July 23rd, 2011, 07:53 PM

yeah It's not super hard, but it's just a pain since the guage cluster is right there and there's not a great line of sight. Plus, if the OP hasn't done it before, it might be tricky to do without taking off the fairings.

kyrider · July 25th, 2011, 06:21 PM

I changed the bulb with my big hands and all. I now have high and low beams!!!

I am gonna have to go back tomorrow when I have some daylight and put on the rubber grummet/seal that somehow slipped my mind and I just plugged her in.

Did not have to take off the fairing just reached up from under for the most part.

Snake · July 25th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Did you put in a stock bulb or go with a brighter bulber such as the Sylvania Silverstar?

kyrider · July 25th, 2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Did you put in a stock bulb or go with a brighter bulber such as the Sylvania Silverstar?

Only bulb my shop had in stock. It said Honda on the box.

Lou · October 19th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Instaled the Sylvania Silverstar on my sis 07 over the weekend, she loves it. Says she can see much much better at night and brights are very strong. Whell see how long they last...

SV_Hadder · October 19th, 2011, 07:35 PM

Yeah I have read hundreds of threads about the Silverstars terribly short lifespan.. If that bulb blows in a short while, I would suggest the Sylvania Xtravision. I have used that bulb in all my bikes, and its a noticeable improvement. The color is a bit more blue than a standard bulb, but not HID 6000k blue, if you know what I mean. Good luck!

Lou · October 21st, 2011, 11:54 AM

Thanks for tip! Are those bulbs the same price and can they be found in the same places or special order?

SV_Hadder · October 21st, 2011, 07:03 PM

They are far from a special order item lol. Most of the walmarts in my local area carry that bulb, and I think they are pretty cheap, too..... about $10-15 per piece.

Lou · October 22nd, 2011, 10:39 AM

Nice, plenty of walmarts here so i dont think ill have a problem. I think ill pic one up and have it as a spare, hope this bulb last though lol

onizthegnome · October 25th, 2011, 09:51 AM

heres how i learned to change mine in 3 minutes.

im guessing its about as easy on the older gen if you can squeeze your hands around and mentally visualize whats going on.

coondog · October 28th, 2011, 04:14 PM

Work it in with an oil and filter change, let them get you a Sylvania, and ask about laying off the premium labor charge for two simple functions. You're a steady lifelong customer, they're making money anyway, use it.

Jninja · October 29th, 2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coondog

Work it in with an oil and filter change, let them get you a Sylvania, and ask about laying off the premium labor charge for two simple functions. You're a steady lifelong customer, they're making money anyway, use it.

Someone has got to be posing as coondog here,I find myself scowering the forum to read his post's and this could not be the coondog i have come to know!!

coondog · November 1st, 2011, 09:13 AM

When Nurse Ratchett rings the bell i go right to the window now, everytime. Seclusion and/or shock therapy will do that for you. Thanks for keeping me in mind, I can't and eventually will return.

July 20th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#1
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Replacing headlights on 2006 250? Just noticed my bulb is out and in need of replacement. I have searched but could not find a how to. Will I need to take off a fairing or is there an easier way? Link? Thnx

October 19th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#12
SV_Hadder ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Raleigh, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 94	Yeah I have read hundreds of threads about the Silverstars terribly short lifespan.. If that bulb blows in a short while, I would suggest the Sylvania Xtravision. I have used that bulb in all my bikes, and its a noticeable improvement. The color is a bit more blue than a standard bulb, but not HID 6000k blue, if you know what I mean. Good luck! __________________________________________________ "Nicole" - Pirelli Diablo's front and rear, Two Brother's Exhaust, Apex Custom SS lines , 15 T, UNI Air filter, Fiamm El Grande horns, EX500 fork springs, EX250J rear shock, Fender eliminator.

October 21st, 2011, 07:03 PM	#14
SV_Hadder ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Raleigh, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 94	They are far from a special order item lol. Most of the walmarts in my local area carry that bulb, and I think they are pretty cheap, too..... about $10-15 per piece. __________________________________________________ "Nicole" - Pirelli Diablo's front and rear, Two Brother's Exhaust, Apex Custom SS lines , 15 T, UNI Air filter, Fiamm El Grande horns, EX500 fork springs, EX250J rear shock, Fender eliminator.

October 25th, 2011, 09:51 AM	#16
onizthegnome certified newbie Name: oniz Location: north carolina Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r blue Posts: 127	heres how i learned to change mine in 3 minutes. im guessing its about as easy on the older gen if you can squeeze your hands around and mentally visualize whats going on. __________________________________________________ locktite ALL the things!!!

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July 20th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Replacing the headlight. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...e_headlight%3F

July 21st, 2011, 07:46 AM	#3
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	You only need to take the fairing off if you like your hands. If you don't mind banging the crap out of them and taking 30 - 45 minutes to do what could be done in 15, leave them on.

July 23rd, 2011, 01:38 PM	#5
Timon ninjette.org member Name: Timon Location: Utah Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja EX250R Posts: 80	The funny part is I've heard everyone say remove the fairings, but I never did. It took me maybe 5 minutes to replace my headlight bulb, and my hands only got a bit of dirt on them from the rubber grommet. I personally do not recommend removing the front fairing unless needed. Maybe it's because in addition to have small hands these lights are identical to any 7'x6' H4 conversion. My MR2 has the same identical headlights in it and that made doing the process without seeing much very easy.

July 23rd, 2011, 01:42 PM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	^^^ My thoughts exactly.

July 23rd, 2011, 07:53 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	yeah It's not super hard, but it's just a pain since the guage cluster is right there and there's not a great line of sight. Plus, if the OP hasn't done it before, it might be tricky to do without taking off the fairings.

July 25th, 2011, 06:21 PM	#8
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I changed the bulb with my big hands and all. I now have high and low beams!!! I am gonna have to go back tomorrow when I have some daylight and put on the rubber grummet/seal that somehow slipped my mind and I just plugged her in. Did not have to take off the fairing just reached up from under for the most part.

July 25th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Did you put in a stock bulb or go with a brighter bulber such as the Sylvania Silverstar?

October 19th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#11
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Instaled the Sylvania Silverstar on my sis 07 over the weekend, she loves it. Says she can see much much better at night and brights are very strong. Whell see how long they last...

October 21st, 2011, 11:54 AM	#13
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Thanks for tip! Are those bulbs the same price and can they be found in the same places or special order?

October 22nd, 2011, 10:39 AM	#15
Lou ninjette.org member Name: LOU Location: Imperial County, California Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): GreenSE 09 250R Posts: 247	Nice, plenty of walmarts here so i dont think ill have a problem. I think ill pic one up and have it as a spare, hope this bulb last though lol

October 28th, 2011, 04:14 PM	#17
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Work it in with an oil and filter change, let them get you a Sylvania, and ask about laying off the premium labor charge for two simple functions. You're a steady lifelong customer, they're making money anyway, use it.

November 1st, 2011, 09:13 AM	#19
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	When Nurse Ratchett rings the bell i go right to the window now, everytime. Seclusion and/or shock therapy will do that for you. Thanks for keeping me in mind, I can't and eventually will return.