Changing the high and low beam bulbs
Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new
one complies with voltage and wattage as specified in the
"Electrical System" paragraph in page 94. Always check for
new bulb proper operation before refitting removed parts.
Figure 67 shows the position of the low beam (LO),
high beam (HI) and parking light (1) bulbs.
Important
E
In the USA version, the position of the high and low
beam bulbs is reversed.
Headlight
Remove the instrument panel (2) from the retaining rubber
elements to gain access to the upper bulb. See page 60.
Rotate the locking ring nut (3) of the upper bulb body anti-
clockwise and extract the burnt-out bulb. Replace with a
bulb of equal rating.
On refitting, rotate the locking ring nut (3) clockwise to
secure the bulb in place.
To gain access to the lower bulb, remove the headlamp
fairing as described in paragraph "Removing the fairings"
(page 58) and unscrew the screws (5) to release the
bottom cover (4) of the headlamp support. Change the
bulb as described for upper bulb removal.
Notes
Main wiring harness cable does not need to be
disconnected to replace the headlamp bulbs.
72
1
HI
LO
3
LO
USA
HI
USA
fig. 67
2
fig. 68