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 spirit and dried before fitting.
Warning: Allow the bulb time to cool before removing it if the headlight has just been on.
Headlight
1. On all except XRV750-P models onward (1993-on), remove the cockpit trim panel (see Chapter 8). If access is too restricted for you, on XL600V and XRV750 models remove the fairing side panel(s), and on XL650V models either remove the shield secured to the bottom yoke and try from there, or remove the fairing (see Chapter 8).
2. Disconnect the wiring connector from the back of the headlight (see illustrations).
7.2a. Disconnect the wiring connector - XL600V
7.2b. Disconnect the wiring connector - XL650V
7.2c. Headlight wiring connectors (arrowed) - XRV750
3. Remove the rubber dust cover, noting how it fits (see illustration). Release the bulb retaining clip, noting how it fits, then remove the bulb (see illustrations).
7.3a. Remove the dust cover
7.3b. Release the clip...
7.3c ...and remove the bulb - XL600V shown
4. Fit the new bulb, bearing In mind the information in the Note above. Make sure the tabs on the bulb fit correctly in the slots in the bulb housing, and secure it in position with the retaining clip.
5. Install the dust cover, making sure it is correctly seated and with the 'TOP' mark at the top. and connect the wiring connector.
6. Check the operation of the headlight. Install the panels (see Chapter 8).
Always use a paper towel or dry cloth when handling new bulbs to prevent injury if the bulb should break and to increase bulb life.
Sidelight
7. On all except XL650V and XRV750-P models onward (1993-on) models, remove the cockpit trim panel (see Chapter 8). If access is too restricted lor you, remove Ihe lairing side panel(s). On XL650V models, release the two trim clips securing the access panel on the underside of the fairing and remove the panel, noting how it fits (see illustrations).
7.7a. Release the trim clips (arrowed)...
7.7b ...and remove the panel
8. Carefully pull the bulbholder out of its socket in the base of the headlight (see illustrations). Remove the bulb (see illustration). Fit the new bulb in the bulbholder, then install the holder. Make sure it is correctly seated.
7.8a. Sidelight bulbholder (arrowed) - XL650V
7.8b. Sidelight bulbholder (arrowed) - XRV750
7.8c. Draw out the bulbholder...
7.8d ...and remove the bulb - XL600V
9. Check the operation of the sidelight. Install the trim panel or access panel as required.