Replacing The Headlight Bulb - Yamaha VMAX VMX12 Owner's Manual

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Replacing the headlight bulb

This motorcycle 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.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight unit
and bulb cover.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Headlight bulb holder
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
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by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
WARNING
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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.
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4. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
1. Do not touch this area.
CAUTION:
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Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
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oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner.
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5. Install the bulb cover, and then
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
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connect the coupler.
ing the screws.
headlight beam if necessary.
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