Re: [ST] dumb question of the day

[drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Thanks, Mike.  I think I will buy a set.  I only have about 25,000 miles of the bike but the current low beams are horrible.  so I think I will go and try a set of Silverstars.  This time of year it is often dark when I head home from work. 

Thanks,
Rick
Pfafftown, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Nov 8, 2005 1:05 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] dumb question of the day

Very good synopsis, Chris.  For anyone interested in the definitive
treatise by Messrs. Duncan and Pullen, see: http://tinyurl.com/dgvpk

The spring clip, or rather the plastic tab that holds it captive on
some versions, is somewhat fragile -- I broke one installing a bulb
that wasn't fully seated.

To repair it, I fabricated a retainer from a scrap of metal (one
prong of a blade-type fuse), and drilled it to accept the small screw
that's near the plastic retaining tab.  The device holds the spring
clip captive while still allowing it to pivot.

This is delicate installation work, requiring packing with rags the
headlight shell areas where you can irretrievably drop the tiny
pieces.

Mike
P.S.  For stateside folks with access to Advance Auto stores, the
Sylvania Silverstars are discounted until Nov. 26th.  Normally $19.88
ea., they're currently 50% off the second when purchasing two, and
with a $5 rebate (net: $25/pair)


--- Chris Harwood <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Marc
> 
> Getting the bulb out is a no-tools affair.
> 
> Pull off the cover over the cable-entry then pull off the
> connector.
> 
> Pull off the rubber water-resistant ring.
> 
> With some light on it, find the end of the shiny wire
> paper-clip-type
> thing that latches the bulb into its seat and wiggle it in a
> circular
> motion until it comes unclipped. It should stay attached and hinge
> away
> from the bulb base.
> 
> Remove the bulb.
> 
> Replace, without touching the glass of the new one.
> 
> Endeavour to reverse the process of removal ensuring that the last
> bits
> are pushed on/seated well to keep out water.
> 
> Chris Harwood
> 00 RS
> 
> >>> MarcVE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 08/11/2005 09:44:16 >>>
> Hi all,
> 
> I noticed this morning that my high beam bulb isn't coming on my
> sprint
> RS.
> 
> The other bulb (dip and high) comes on, but not the bulb that is
> high
> only.
> 
> How easy is it to get the bulb out ?




		
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