Headlight bulb replace

Bill N · June 13th, 2014, 04:06 PM

Did this a few years ago but only remember it was difficult due to tight spaces.
If my memory serves there is a rubber cover that needs to be pealed off. Then there is a spring clip that will release the bulb. Can't remember how to do that. Would appreciate a link or advice.
Thanks, Bill

CZroe · June 13th, 2014, 04:09 PM

You didn't mention your year model. Anyway, I'd post the same video most people post except the guy forgets to mention the adapter on the bulb and folliwing his instructions would have you throw it away and be unable to install the replacements!

NevadaWolf · June 13th, 2014, 04:13 PM

For the newgen ('08-'12) bikes

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...78&postcount=4

Link to original page on YouTube.

There's an edit at the beginning mentioning the black base, keep it! you'll need it.

CZroe · June 13th, 2014, 04:28 PM

No edit here. Must be an annotation and you can't see annotations on tablets and mobile devices.

People will try to reference a video like this outside by the bike, possibly in the auto parts store parking lot after they frustratedly attempt to do it blindly. They will do so on their mobile devices and they could easily make this mistake. The guy REALLY needs to make it private and upload an updated video, even if it's the same exact video but with a title card added.

NevadaWolf · June 13th, 2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

The guy REALLY needs to make it private and upload an updated video, even if it's the same exact video but with a title card added.

Its apparent the guy won't do that.

The simpler solution would be for one of us, who know the video is wrong, to make a new one and clearly show the steps while clearly stating what is needed to be done.

If you want to wait until I get back, I'll gladly make one and we can all link to it vs this one.

However, most threads in this topic tend to be ones with a bit of urgency, I link to what's available and comment about the base.

Alex · June 13th, 2014, 08:23 PM

/moved to new-gen tech

Bill N · June 14th, 2014, 01:24 PM

Not sure what mistake the video makes. Something about an adpter he doesn't address. Could someone clarify?
Thanks, Bill

CZroe · June 14th, 2014, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill N

Not sure what mistake the video makes. Something about an adpter he doesn't address. Could someone clarify?
Thanks, Bill

The bike's wiring does not plug directly onto the bulb as it appears. When you unplug and remove "the bulb" you are actually removing two things: the bulb and an adapter that also serves as a base/spacer. You can simply pull it off and put it on the new bulb, but people have thrown them away accidentally and complained that their new bulbs were loose/didn't fit.

Bill N · June 14th, 2014, 04:03 PM

Thank you. That is very clear. Not sure why other responders didn't clarify that. Otherwise the video is very helpful. Bill

capt_bugaloo · June 14th, 2014, 04:26 PM

Great video. I followed his advice and replaced my headlight bulb in about 4 or 5 minutes without much hassle. I didn't need a special annotation about the base adapter - I thought it was blatantly obvious just from comparing the stock bulb with the replacement.....

Bill N · June 14th, 2014, 05:33 PM

I started this thread and appriciate the advice. The video is well done and I'm sure it helped lots of folks. Just pulled my bulb and it was obvious that it sits in a plastic plug. Why anyone would throw that away is beyond me. So here's my mod to the video for anyone that watches it:

Friends this is a good video for the bulb replacement. However when you remove the bulb you will see it's mounted into a plastic adapter. Separate the two, and use the adapter for your replacement bulb. Truely a few minute job. Bill

broilmebk · June 15th, 2014, 03:18 PM

FWIW, it's in the description of the video.

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Please remember the black base of the bulb as it won't fit properly without it!!!

CZroe · June 15th, 2014, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broilmebk

FWIW, it's in the description of the video.

Right. He only put that there because I asked him to.

CZroe · June 26th, 2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Great video. I followed his advice and replaced my headlight bulb in about 4 or 5 minutes without much hassle. I didn't need a special annotation about the base adapter - I thought it was blatantly obvious just from comparing the stock bulb with the replacement.....

It's hard to compare if you threw it away.

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=162707

June 13th, 2014, 04:06 PM	#1
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Headlight bulb replace Did this a few years ago but only remember it was difficult due to tight spaces. If my memory serves there is a rubber cover that needs to be pealed off. Then there is a spring clip that will release the bulb. Can't remember how to do that. Would appreciate a link or advice. Thanks, Bill

June 13th, 2014, 04:13 PM	#3
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June 13th, 2014, 04:28 PM	#4
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June 13th, 2014, 08:23 PM	#6
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June 14th, 2014, 04:26 PM	#10
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Great video. I followed his advice and replaced my headlight bulb in about 4 or 5 minutes without much hassle. I didn't need a special annotation about the base adapter - I thought it was blatantly obvious just from comparing the stock bulb with the replacement..... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

June 13th, 2014, 04:09 PM	#2
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	You didn't mention your year model. Anyway, I'd post the same video most people post except the guy forgets to mention the adapter on the bulb and folliwing his instructions would have you throw it away and be unable to install the replacements!

June 14th, 2014, 01:24 PM	#7
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Not sure what mistake the video makes. Something about an adpter he doesn't address. Could someone clarify? Thanks, Bill

June 14th, 2014, 04:03 PM	#9
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Thank you. That is very clear. Not sure why other responders didn't clarify that. Otherwise the video is very helpful. Bill

June 14th, 2014, 05:33 PM	#11
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	I started this thread and appriciate the advice. The video is well done and I'm sure it helped lots of folks. Just pulled my bulb and it was obvious that it sits in a plastic plug. Why anyone would throw that away is beyond me. So here's my mod to the video for anyone that watches it: Friends this is a good video for the bulb replacement. However when you remove the bulb you will see it's mounted into a plastic adapter. Separate the two, and use the adapter for your replacement bulb. Truely a few minute job. Bill Last futzed with by Bill N; June 15th, 2014 at 03:23 PM.

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