Well, both filaments on both bulbs are dead, so time for some replacements. What all do I have to remove in order to gain access the the bulbs? I've fiddled with the bulbs from underneath but there is barely room for my hand that way, and also I can only do things by feel since there is no way to see what I'm doing.....Someone give me a hint before I start unbolting things that don't need to be! haha.

 

For me the easiest way is to remove the windscreen and then the upper faring peice to access the bulbs. You still have to fish around but you have a much better look and feel.

 

Remove the inside trim pieces and the gauge surround is what I did. Mine is a '90 but I doubt that matters.

 

It's a real pain! On my '94 model I take off the screen, upper fairing inner covers, instrument panel covers, and instrument panel. Undo the bolts, pull the instrument panel partly off, then you can get at the speedo drive cable and wiring, before removing the panel.
Like I said, it's a real pain, but without all this, I just can't get my mits in there.
It still only takes a few minutes though, and I think it would take longer (and be harder on the knuckles) to try and take a "short cut".

 

Hi, yes, this job is a real pain. The shortcut way is to remove the horizontal inspection panel that is below/underneath the headlight - this is the way to access the headlight aim adjusters. That leaves just enough room to reach in and change the bulbs. But the easiest way is as previously mentioned - take off the instrument surround and the instruments binnacle - this will give you easy access from the top.

 

What a lovely word - BINNACLE.

 

Yeah, lol. Just like flange....

 

It is a lovely word but what does a binnacle which looks like this

have to do with a motorbike?

 

That looks like a 'What the Butler saw' machine!

 

Binnacle is a lovely word, but my CBR doesn't even have a clock, let alone a box of compass!
The word on the forum that's freaking me out at the moment is...PETCOCK...very sus.
As for flange...well, that just rolls right off the tongue.