Side light bulb

dave hendy · February 5th, 2011, 11:09 AM

Does anyone know how the side light bulb comes out? I got access to the rear of the headlamp and upgraded the headlamp bulbs but I couldn't get the side light bulb out

I was hoping to fit an LED side light bulb if possible!

Thanks

Dave

indr · February 5th, 2011, 01:22 PM

You mean the turn signals? I think there is a small screw holding the housing together.

nattygirl · February 5th, 2011, 09:24 PM

It is just a screw holding the housing together. Beware though, if you're going to add in led turn signals, you are going to have to change your turn signal relay as well. You'll want to buy an electronic relay. You can find them at your local auto store.

dave hendy · February 6th, 2011, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indrish

You mean the turn signals? I think there is a small screw holding the housing together.

Thanks for the replies but it's the side light or parking light bulb that I mean. The bulb is in the centre of the headlamp unit above the 2 main bulbs. Sorry we call it a side light in the UK

Dave

wvninja · February 6th, 2011, 01:41 AM

Still confused.. 1 or 2 ?

Kawasaki%20Ninja%20250R%2008%20%203.jpg

dave hendy · February 6th, 2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvninja

Still confused.. 1 or 2 ?

Attachment 10644

Top centre of 2, comes on when you turn the ignition ON (in the UK)

DaBlue1 · February 6th, 2011, 06:45 AM

We don't have a bulb located there on the U.S. model, however if you take off the front cowl you may be able to see how to access it better. I know in certain parts of Europe, cars have one dim rear light a one dim front light on at night when parked on the street. Is that the same in the U.K.?

dave hendy · February 6th, 2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

We don't have a bulb located there on the U.S. model, however if you take off the front cowl you may be able to see how to access it better. I know in certain parts of Europe, cars have one dim rear light a one dim front light on at night when parked on the street. Is that the same in the U.K.?

Sort of, we used to be able to ride with no lights, a small 4 or 5 watt side light bulb or headlamp. These days bikes don't give you these options, once running the headlamp is on. But the side light bulb is still there and comes on when you turn the ignition on like the tail lamp bulb.

I took the lower cover off to change the headlamp bulbs but could not remove the side lamp bulb. I could not see up there but I did not want to break anything.

Dave

DaBlue1 · February 6th, 2011, 12:17 PM

If you can reach your hand up in there you may be able to feel it. My guess is it may be a wedge type bulb. They simply twist out like the bulbs in the gauge dash.

dave hendy · February 7th, 2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

If you can reach your hand up in there you may be able to feel it. My guess is it may be a wedge type bulb. They simply twist out like the bulbs in the gauge dash.

Thats what I thought but it didn't want to move

I couldn't be bothered to strip the bike any further as it works OK.

Dave

February 5th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#1
dave hendy ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Berkshire UK Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 18	Side light bulb Does anyone know how the side light bulb comes out? I got access to the rear of the headlamp and upgraded the headlamp bulbs but I couldn't get the side light bulb out I was hoping to fit an LED side light bulb if possible! Thanks Dave

February 5th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#3
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	It is just a screw holding the housing together. Beware though, if you're going to add in led turn signals, you are going to have to change your turn signal relay as well. You'll want to buy an electronic relay. You can find them at your local auto store. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

February 6th, 2011, 01:41 AM	#5
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Still confused.. 1 or 2 ? Kawasaki%20Ninja%20250R%2008%20%203.jpg __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

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DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	We don't have a bulb located there on the U.S. model, however if you take off the front cowl you may be able to see how to access it better. I know in certain parts of Europe, cars have one dim rear light a one dim front light on at night when parked on the street. Is that the same in the U.K.?

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DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	If you can reach your hand up in there you may be able to feel it. My guess is it may be a wedge type bulb. They simply twist out like the bulbs in the gauge dash.