Been checking out this site since I got my 95 Hurricane a couple of weeks ago and finally decided to post because I need some help.

I got the adaptors and new bulbs for the bike but I'm having a little trouble pulling out the old bulbs. I can reach in through the dash area and I can get my hands in there to pull but I don't want to break anything. Is there another way to do it? Am I just supposed to stick my hands in there and pull the socket out?


Thanks

 

Depends where you're at with it.

First you have to just pull off the dust covers and connectors.
Next, you have to remove the retaining clips. They are a major pain.... you have to push the one side like in and down and it will just pop out. Then the bulb is basically just loose and can be slid right out.
Putting them back in is 10X worse.

It's about the dumbest design I've ever seen.

Also, download a manual in the manuals section and have a look. You can also look at the parts fiche on Mr. Cycles.

 

I assume you've removed the instrument panel .

There's also an access panel under the headlight (at least on the '91 there is).

If the worst comes to the worst , you can remove the bolts holding the headlight fairing and shift it foreward to give you easier access , but most folks don't have to resort to that unless they have hands more suited to shovelling coal

 

Yep, there's one on the '95, too, Hawk. It helps to remove it.
I think last time I just turned the wheel all the way and was able to get in and out.
Big pain in the ****, though.

 

What an awful design. lol

 

Yes it's a pain alright. I've given up trying to fit my hands in without removing the screen, internal covers and clocks. Too many skinned knuckles and high blood pressure!

Last time I changed my bulbs it only took me half an hour from start to finish so I don't bother trying the short cuts any more.

Also if you try the blind, fingertip method it might be hard to get the rubber covers on properly.

 

It's ridiculously stupid.... kinda like the air filter cover. WTF were they thinking on that one?

It's like trying to solve a ****in rubix cube every time you change your air filter.
You know that little tab and plastic ] looking thing you have to slide the tab into? I just took a screwdriver tip to that beatch and snapped it off.
What now, Mr. Honda?

 

Hear ya on both counts there Trout , both an absolute pain in the neck especially for
those of us with big paws...... on the light bulbs.

 

Look in the "how to" section - I did a write up on how to do it...........
It takes half an hour this way, and 3 hours and mashed fingers if you try to "fiddle with it"

How to - clock removal CBR1000F

How to remove your clock panel on the Mk2 CBR1000F (89-91)
Later models may vary slightly.

Summary -
1 Remove the panels covering your fuse box and radiator cap 3 screws each. (Pic 1)
2 Under the fuse and radiator panels, you will see screws securing the windscreen infill panel. Remove them . 1 screw per side (pic 1 above)
3 Remove the screws holding the screen/instrument infill panel (Pic 2 below)
4 Remove the infill panel (may require some "jiggling and bar movement, but comes out) (Pic 3)
5 There are two connector blocks for the gauge panel, located under the right radiator panel - disconnect them (one black, one red) Pics 4 , 5 and 9)
6 Pic of infill panel removed (Pic 6)
7 Remove the bolts securing the gauge panel to the fairing frame, don't lose the rubber grommets ! (Pic 7and 8
8 Remove speedo cable (Pic 10+11)
9 Lift gauge cluster out of the frame.
Done !

http://photobucket.com/shadowCBR1000F Pics 1-11

 

this is why i decided to change the bulbs while the headlight is completely separate from the rest of the bike.