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Started by STX1300man, November 29, 2017, 05:50:10 PM

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STX1300man

November 29, 2017, 05:50:10 PM
 :censored: :censored: :censored: Arrrgggghhhhh!

How do you remove the connector from the back of the headlight bulbs?

The manual just says "Remove Headlight Connector". Yeah, right! No amount of tugging will budge it. I'm pulling and can feel the bulb lifting slightly against the spring clip, so don't want to pull any harder and break something.

Are there any points on the connector body to squeeze (like my Pan had) or is it really just a push/pull fit? Any pics of the connector off (not the back of the bulb).

Can it really be this hard to change a bulb?

I suppose, if I have to, I can release the spring clip and pull the bulb, boot and connector out together, still connected, but there's not a lot of slack on the cable down there.

doebag

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November 29, 2017, 06:25:38 PM
It is just a straight pull [ with a wiggle] I have just done it on mine.
I guess you may have a bit of rubber stiction, but it will go, trust me.
'Dying a'int much of a living, boy'
Outlaw Josey Wales

beegee

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November 29, 2017, 10:18:11 PM
+1 :punk:
Already had some replacements, no problems
The first time isnt always easy :banana: :wink:

Quote from: doebag on November 29, 2017, 06:25:38 PM
It is just a straight pull [ with a wiggle] I have just done it on mine.
I guess you may have a bit of rubber stiction, but it will go, trust me.
many grtz ;-
beegee

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STX1300man

#3
November 30, 2017, 04:20:52 PM
Given the confidence from the above replies (thanks) that I wasn't going to break anything I managed to get the connectors off this afternoon.

:banana: :clap: :punk:

A meter on the bulb pins confirms that BOTH dip beams have blown in one ride ... so now off to buy a lottery ticket  :laugh:

jonathan

#4
November 30, 2017, 04:34:00 PM
That happened to me too. Excellent quality control on the part of the bulb manufacturer.

STX1300man

#5
December 01, 2017, 02:00:45 PM
Bulbs replaced.

I went for ones made for motorcycling - Philips X-Treme Vision Moto H4

Now I need to find some City Light replacements as they look like little yellow candles!

Robbieben

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December 04, 2017, 01:23:45 PM Last Edit: December 04, 2017, 01:25:51 PM by Robbieben
I bought these LED bulbs to replace the standard City Light bulbs, very nice bright white light, encased in silicone shell so won't vibrate apart on the bike.  :cool:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T10-W5W-501-8-SMD-LED-Car-Bright-White-License-Dome-Map-Door-Dashboard/192157230619?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
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