1000f-j Headlight Bulb Retaining Clip - is this right??
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1000f-j Headlight Bulb Retaining Clip - is this right??
Hi Folks
After having my dipped beam blow, I have replaced the bulb, but thought the retaining clip was damaged. As I can't find a picture of one and should really have removed the top fairing to make life easier so I could see exactly what I was doing, could anyone confirm if this is what the retaining clip should look like, or is it broken?
I thought the clip should be a continuous W shape, or am I wrong?
I have attached four pics from different angles.
Cheers, Steve
After having my dipped beam blow, I have replaced the bulb, but thought the retaining clip was damaged. As I can't find a picture of one and should really have removed the top fairing to make life easier so I could see exactly what I was doing, could anyone confirm if this is what the retaining clip should look like, or is it broken?
I thought the clip should be a continuous W shape, or am I wrong?
I have attached four pics from different angles.
Cheers, Steve
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I haven't seen mine in awhile, but that seems about right. See here- Ronayers.com Microfiche Honda>Motorcycle>1995>CBR1000F>HEADLIGHT
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Not broken - however the bracket at the headlight case may or may not be !
Probably not I think it just got worked out of it somehow.
One end clips in to retain it
The U is where it's hinged
the "half looking piece also still functions
as a "stay" in the bulb "ring" when the other longer leg
is latched in.
Probably not I think it just got worked out of it somehow.
One end clips in to retain it
The U is where it's hinged
the "half looking piece also still functions
as a "stay" in the bulb "ring" when the other longer leg
is latched in.
#4
I haven't seen mine in awhile, but that seems about right. See here- Ronayers.com Microfiche Honda>Motorcycle>1995>CBR1000F>HEADLIGHT
Thanks for that, cheers, Steve
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Not broken - however the bracket at the headlight case may or may not be !
Probably not I think it just got worked out of it somehow.
One end clips in to retain it
The U is where it's hinged
the "half looking piece also still functions
as a "stay" in the bulb "ring" when the other longer leg
is latched in.
Probably not I think it just got worked out of it somehow.
One end clips in to retain it
The U is where it's hinged
the "half looking piece also still functions
as a "stay" in the bulb "ring" when the other longer leg
is latched in.
Cheers, Steve
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Looks good to me.
lower right in picture #4.
Working up both sides away from the U, the sides put pressure on the bulb body.
The upper left side of the picture shows the ring shaped tang that you would need to push in and capture with the hook on the bike.
This LINK is for installing H-4 bulbs in these bikes without purchasing adapter rings.
lower right in picture #4.
Working up both sides away from the U, the sides put pressure on the bulb body.
The upper left side of the picture shows the ring shaped tang that you would need to push in and capture with the hook on the bike.
This LINK is for installing H-4 bulbs in these bikes without purchasing adapter rings.
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Not broken - however the bracket at the headlight case may or may not be !
Probably not I think it just got worked out of it somehow.
One end clips in to retain it
The U is where it's hinged
the "half looking piece also still functions
as a "stay" in the bulb "ring" when the other longer leg
is latched in.
Probably not I think it just got worked out of it somehow.
One end clips in to retain it
The U is where it's hinged
the "half looking piece also still functions
as a "stay" in the bulb "ring" when the other longer leg
is latched in.
I've no idea what he just said either.
One thing for sure though...... getting to the head lights on these bikes is a pain in the ****. You have to be in the mood, for sure!
#10
steve.zodiac, if you have it apart, take a good look at it and remember it. I change my bulbs buy standing on the side of the bike facing the rear and reaching in and doing the job blindly. I do not take anything apart. I have the feel and know what I'm touching.
It's tight and awkward but can be done.
It's tight and awkward but can be done.
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