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 Chapter 8). though the bulb can be changed with it in situ. Twist the bulbholder anti-clockwise and withdraw It from the lens (see illustration). Carefully push the bulb into the holder and twist it anti.
12.1a. Release the bulbholder...
12.1b ...and remove the bulb
2. Check the socket terminals for corrosion and clean them if necessary. Line up the pins of the new bulb with the slots in the socket, then push the bulb in and turn it clockwise until it locks into place. Fit the bulbholder into the lens and turn it clockwise to secure it. Check that the turn signal works correctly.
3. Refer to Steps 7 to 11 for the rear turn signal bulbs.
XL650V models
4. To access the front turn signal bulbs, undo the screws and release the trim clip securing the inner trim panel to the inside of the fairing and remove the panel, noting how it fits (see illustrations). Turn the bulbholder anticlockwise and withdraw it from the tail light (see illustration). Carefully pull the bulb out of its socket (see illustration).
12.4a. Undo the screws (arrowed)...
12.4b ...and the trim clip (arrowed) and remove the inner panel
12.4c. Release the bulbholder (arrowed)...
12.4d ...then pull the bulb from the holder
5. Check the socket terminals for corrosion and clean them if necessary. Install the new bulb by pushing it into the socket - it can be Installed either way round. Fit the bulbholder into the tail light and turn it clockwise to secure it.
6. Refer to Steps 7 to 11 for the rear turn signal bulbs.
XRV models
7. Undo the screw securing the lens and detach the lens from the housing, noting how it fits (see illustration). Where fitted, remove the rubber gasket if it is free, and discard it if it is damaged, deformed or deteriorated.
12.7. Remove the screw and detach the lens
8. Push the bulb Into the holder and twist it anti-clockwise to remove it (see illustration).
12.8. Remove the bulb from the holder
9. Check the socket terminals for corrosion and clean them if necessary.
10. Line up the pins of the new bulb with the slots in the socket, then push the bulb in and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.
11. Where fitted, fit a new rubber gasket onto the housing if required, and make sure it is properly seated and does not get pinched by the lens. Fit the lens onto the housing, locating the tab on the inner end of the lens into the cutout on the housing, and install the screw (see illustration). Do not overtighten the screw as it is easy to strip the threads or crack the lens. Check that the turn signal works correctly.
12.11. Make sure the lens locates correctly