put in a new headlight on motorcycle ?

[pughman]

i have no clue as to how to change the headlight on my bike ? can any one help ?

[Mike_H]

Like, just the bulb?

[Guest]

[koolaid_kid]

To elucidate on chef's excellent diagram:
Unscrew #12. On this type of rim, it will have a "catch" on the opposite side. Pivot the rim on the catch and it should come off. IIRC, you then have two screws holding part #3 on. That may be what screw #6 is.
Be careful at this point, sometimes the headlight bulb itself wants to fall out. It is held on by the connector, but no sense in putting a strain on a 27 year old wiring harness.
Part #3 is either attached to part #2 or the headlight shell itself. It is not clear from the diagram and I have not worked on this configuration in over 30 years. Uhh, I mean months?
Anyhow, you will eventually be able to remove the sealed beam bulb and replace it. Screw #8 and spring #9 are used to aim the beam after replacing the bulb. It is imperative that this be done. Usually, a garage door at night is ideal for doing this. But that is another subject altogether.
Hope this helps.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Your bike probably has the small headlight ONLY available at the dealer ???
If it was mine I would think about an upgrade to a H4 style headlight assembly

[pughman]

its got the 6in. sealed beam headlight, and i could not see that #12, think i got it now... thanks...

[Steve]

Any chance you would be interested in a 6-inch light with a replaceable H4 bulb? 8-[

I have one sitting here that came off my wife's 850L. Complete with chrome housing, all in near-perfect condition. If interested, drop me a note at: swoodin653 at aol dot com.


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