Lighting system and lamps of motorcycle Honda XRV750 Africa Twin (1989-2003)

Lighting system — check
1. The battery provides power for operation of the headlight, tail light, brake light and instrument cluster lights. If none of the lights operate, check the battery first, making sure the terminals are clean and secure and the voltage level is...

Headlight bulb and sidelight bulb — replacement
Note: The headlight bulbs are of the quartzhalogen type. Do not touch the bulb glass as skin acids will shorten the bulb's service life. If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be wiped carefully when cold with a rag soaked in methylated...

Headlight assembly — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the fairing ( see Chapter 8 ). 2. On XL600V-H to P (1987 to 1993) models, undo the three screws securing the headlight retainer and remove it. Draw the headlight out of its bracket, then disconnect the headlight wiring connector...

Brake/tail light bulb — replacement
Note: The pins on the bulbs are offset so they can only be installed one way. It is a good idea to use a paper towel or dry cloth when handling the new bulb to prevent injury if it breaks, and to increase bulb life. XL600V and XRV750 models 1. Undo...

Tail light assembly — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the seat ( see Chapter 8 ). On XRV750-P models onward (1993-on), remove the right-hand side panel ( see Chapter 8 ). 2. On XL600V models, disconnect the tail light wiring connectors (see illustration). Support the tail light, then...

Turn signal circuit — check
1. Most turn signal problems are the result of a burned out bulb or corroded socket. This is especially true when the turn signals function properly in one direction, but fail to flash in the other direction. If this is the case, first check the...

Turn signal bulbs — replacement
Note: It is a good idea to use a paper towel or dry cloth when handling the new bulb to prevent injury if the bulb should break and to increase bulb life. XL600V models 1. To access the front turn signal bulbs, remove the fairing side panel ( see...

Turn signal assemblies — removal and installation
Removal XL models - front 1. Remove the fairing side panel ( see Chapter 8 ). On XL650V models, undo the screws and remove the inner trim panel (see illustration). 13.1. Undo the screws (arrowed) and remove the inner panel 2. If not already done,...