Replacing The Headlight Bulb - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Replacing the headlight bulb

This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
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1. Screw
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
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1. Headlight bulb holder
WARNING
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
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fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
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1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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