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Headlights 101

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by leftcoast, May 25, 2009.

  1. leftcoast

    leftcoast New Member

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    Just tried to replace the left headlight on my Y2k.
    Bought the replacement part at Renton Honda / suzi / kawi / you get the picture. Near Seattle.

    "geeeze we're all outta Honda lights - here use this one from a Suzi. same part - it'll work."
    fine.......... I'm on the run & the bike is 3 states away & i gotta catcha plane to get there. I buy it & away I go.
    I get to the bike & after much eyeballing the situation & looking in the manual, i figger I'll give it a try without taking off the front cowl & instrument cluster & wheel & fender.
    So i figure out "the squeeze the socket" & get that off.
    then i wiggle the dust cover out.
    then i undo the wire retaining clip.
    and i pull out the bulb.
    whew.
    got it.
    then i put the new bulb in. hmmm...maybe rotate it 180.
    nope.
    the FrEEkIN tabs are FreekIN Different
    the stupid M&therf&8ker that told me they matched FReeKin LIED to me.
    sonofabitch.

    Now i gotta try to remember the sequence for the install after i find a new bulb & it will be 3 weeks till i can get back to the shop & shove this up the parts guy's ass. :gun3:

    grrr.

    /soapbox.

    Moral to the story:
    Suzi lights & Honda lights don't necessarily match.
    AND
    Take the original part with you to the store.....well....duh, i guess.

    As i have said many times. I'm no wrench.

    this situation calls for a beer............i know i can do that........
     


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  2. TOE CUTTER

    TOE CUTTER Mullet Man

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    friggin bulbs

    Not sure what is going on but I have never had an issue with replacement bulbs till gen 3.....can't find a bulb to fit in the tabs correctly................................................parts guys are like deer in the headlights...........................it is so simple I can't choke down I am having this conversation............................did I mention the anger over such a simple thing?I am almost ready to order factory bulbs just so I can sleep at night.....OCD.:mad:Sorry it has been bugging me ....does it show?
     


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