Lighting Issue
 

Hello!

I'm having a bit of fun with my curvy ('02 model) sv's lighting.

One of the headlight bulbs has gone, got a replacement set but i cant get the original bulb out of the bike!

The manual says 'Pull the power socket off, pull the rubber cap off, remove the clip and slide the bulb out'. sounds easy enough five minute job :rolleyes:, erm no!

no matter how hard i pull the socket just wont come off, i can feel the bulb assembly moving backard as I try to get the socket off, i dont want to risk damaging the lighting unit by forcing it off, anyone know if theres a clip / fastener holding the socket on that i cant see (it'd gone dark by the time i'd got hold of the right bulbs!).

If anyones got any tips for changing them easily i'd be grateful!

Cheers

Re: Lighting Issue
 

It might need a good tug. Try and put one hand on the back of the bulb, and one hand pulling the plug, pull it hard and it'll come off eventually. Have your swear words ready for when you skin your knuckles :p

Re: Lighting Issue
 

Just replaced both of mine today with Osram Nightbreakers. The connectors were hard to get off but after a bit if wiggling and pulling they came off. Keep at it and they will budge.

Re: Lighting Issue
 

Nice one gents, i'll give it another bash when its light!

Re: Lighting Issue
 

What you need to do is pull out the the black electrical connector (might need a wiggle at the same time)...

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.p...1&d=1226087090
http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.p...1&d=1226087090

Then remove the outer rubber cover, this just pulls off....

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.p...1&d=1226087090

Then unhook the bulb, draw the bulb out and and do the reverse to fit the new bulb.

Re: Lighting Issue
 

Nice one, I might take the nose fairing off to give myself more leverage, plus i could do with giving it a thorough check over for corrosion, damaged paintwork etc before the winter really hits home!

Re: Lighting Issue
 

Get ready to think of some new words when it comes off and you punch the subframe