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Old 04-06-2010, 11:16 PM
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Default simple question... how do i take the light bulb out?

I think the light bulb is stuck or something or that i just dont know how to take the dumb thing out! haha i took off the dust cover, and unpluged the wires, and two little things that looked like a plug got exposed. But i dont know if i just yank it out from their or do i twist it?
 
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:23 PM
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If you're talking head light then often there is a piece of spring wire that keeps tension on the bulb housing. Just have to bend it a bit and it will flip outta the way. Then the bulb comes straight out.
 
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Old 04-06-2010, 11:56 PM
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1nce u pull the plug out you will see a metal pin bracket. Push it in and lift one side and the bracket will come out towards you and the bulb will come loose. Don't yank on anything unless ur next to ur dream girl
 
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Old 04-07-2010, 12:22 AM
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oh alright! i got the bulb out, so when i replace the thing, does it come with the plug also or do i have to twist the plug away from the bulb? do i have to spilt the two pieces up or is that the whole unit? Also where can i get the new light? Will NAPA or autozone carry it? i dont have the manual anyone know the kind of light i need? The bike is year 2001
 

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Old 04-07-2010, 01:18 AM
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THe only thing that will come out fully is the bulb itself. Once it's out, you replace it and push the pin bracket back onto the back side of bulb until it latches in place. then you replace the rubber cover, and then plug it back up.

The bulb is a single filament H7 bulb for both sides. You may want to change them out at the same time, as the other might burn out soon. You can get the bulb pretty much anywhere. H7
 
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Old 04-07-2010, 03:17 PM
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Don't forget to replace your blinker fluid at the same time.
 
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