Replacing The Headlight Bulb - Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual

1. Screw (× 2)

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 bulb cover.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Headlight bulb holder
EAU04187 3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
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 headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
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1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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 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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