VFR 800 Headlight replacement (How To!)

Oculus · 07-04-2009, 07:31 AM

I have a burned out high beam light and want to change the bulb without bringing the bike back to the dealer. I have gotten the connector off the light bulb and removed the rubber seal, but can't for the life of me figure out how to remove the clip.

Any ideas

Can this truely be "Rocket Science"

someguy · 07-04-2009, 07:37 AM

your right... it's not "Rocket Surgery!"

you've got the clip off, so that's the hard part!

Now that the rubber 'cup' off take the tip of your finger and push the top retainer wire toward the front of the bike and up. (this is the little clip the holds the bulb into the housing). this will unclip it and let it swing out of the way. The bulb should simply drop back and out. Don't touch the new one with your skin if possible, it can affect bulb life.

good luck, i hope that helps, and when i get home, if i can i'll post a pic if you are still stuck.

j~

Oculus · 07-07-2009, 07:55 PM

Had to do everything by fell but I eventually got the bulb out, using the adaptors cut the lower two tabs off with a dremel tool, and re-installed.

Works perfect.

Thanks all.

Bill

skimad4x4 · 07-31-2009, 01:31 AM

I recently made a picture "HowTo" once I figured it out for my 07 model.

If its any help you'll find it here:

http://www.lifford-cooke.com/images/...eplacement.pdf

skimad4x4

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07-04-2009, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Oculus Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-10-2009 01:54 PM Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VFR 800 Headlight replacement (How To!) I have a burned out high beam light and want to change the bulb without bringing the bike back to the dealer. I have gotten the connector off the light bulb and removed the rubber seal, but can't for the life of me figure out how to remove the clip. Any ideas Can this truely be "Rocket Science"

07-07-2009, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oculus Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-10-2009 01:54 PM Posts: 8 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did it! Had to do everything by fell but I eventually got the bulb out, using the adaptors cut the lower two tabs off with a dremel tool, and re-installed. Works perfect. Thanks all. Bill

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07-04-2009, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
someguy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 10-23-2009 06:09 PM Posts: 108 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	your right... it's not "Rocket Surgery!" you've got the clip off, so that's the hard part! Now that the rubber 'cup' off take the tip of your finger and push the top retainer wire toward the front of the bike and up. (this is the little clip the holds the bulb into the housing). this will unclip it and let it swing out of the way. The bulb should simply drop back and out. Don't touch the new one with your skin if possible, it can affect bulb life. good luck, i hope that helps, and when i get home, if i can i'll post a pic if you are still stuck. j~

07-31-2009, 01:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
skimad4x4 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 09:53 AM Location: French Alps & London My Ride: 2007 VFR 800 Vtec ABS Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I recently made a picture "HowTo" once I figured it out for my 07 model. If its any help you'll find it here: http://www.lifford-cooke.com/images/...eplacement.pdf skimad4x4