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you have to push it in first, then slide it to the side......
How do you replace a ST1300 headlight bulb
- Thread starter randy the x man
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The high beam for the left headlight went out so it was a good excuse to change out the factory bulbs with 55/65w bulbs. Also change the “peanut lights” with LEDS. They were simple. The headlights not so much.
I read and read, watched videos, etc. so thought I was pretty knowledgeable. I got them switched out though...eventually. My wife made the comment that it’s kinda like sex for the first time. You can read about it, watch videos, talk to those who’ve already done it, but it’s not until you do it yourself that it all makes sense.
I read and read, watched videos, etc. so thought I was pretty knowledgeable. I got them switched out though...eventually. My wife made the comment that it’s kinda like sex for the first time. You can read about it, watch videos, talk to those who’ve already done it, but it’s not until you do it yourself that it all makes sense.
Because this is such a fiddly job to do, and I have an electrical gremlin in the region of the headlight wiring....
... My choice for method of attack was to remove the screen & clock assembly. Lots of room then.
Can see what you're doing, and get both hands in at the same time.
Still didn't yet locate the gremlin.
... My choice for method of attack was to remove the screen & clock assembly. Lots of room then.
Can see what you're doing, and get both hands in at the same time.Still didn't yet locate the gremlin.
It’s hard because you can’t see what your doing, this video shows what you won’t be able to see
When you get frustrated, take a break, drink two beers and it will fall right into place.
Wise words from STPaulK I took a break and came back a day later!
Okay, removal was easy after watching the video! We'll see how replacement goes. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for everyone's thoughts on this. I just replaced the LH bulb with an H4. Cutting the two lower tabs was easy. Just sorta crimped them with dykes and wiggled them until they came off. BTW, I went in from from top with the forks cranked to the right. Only did the one because I'm actually on a trip. First headlight failure, on the bike anyway, since it was new. Not bad. 16 years and 50K miles on factory originals.