APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 138

1
2
3
CHANGING
THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
Carefully read p. 137 (BULBS).
NOTE
Before changing a bulb, check
t h e f u s e s , s e e p . 1 3 0 ( C H A N G I N G
FUSES).
The headlight contains:
The headlight accommodates the following
bulbs:
– Two highbeam bulbs (1).
– Two low beam bulbs (2).
– Two parking light bulbs (3).
The high and low beam bulbs are identical.
If the low beam is burned out and no spare
bulb is available, it is possible to substitute
the highbeam bulb for the low beam bulb.
This should only be done to make it
possible to ride a short distance at night to
a shop where a new bulb can be obtained
or home.
138
use and maintenance RSV 1000 R
1
2
3
To replace:
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
58 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
HIGH AND LOW BEAM BULBS
NOTE
time to avoid confusing the various
connectors when refitting.
When high and low beam bulb connectors
must be removed simultaneously, mark
them with their positions and make sure to
refit them in the correct positions on
assembly.
Remove the upper side cover, see page
120 (REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER
FRONT COVERS).
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA USA
1
2
3
Disconnect one connector at a
CAUTION
Never pull on the wiring to disconnect a
bulb connector.
Disconnect the connector (4).
Rotate the lockring counterclockwise
and extract the bulb holder (5).
Fit a new bulb of equal rating.
Refit the bulb holder into the seat and
rotate clockwise to lock in place.
Refit the connector (4).
5
4