Buell XB 2008 Series, Service Manual

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7.15 HEADLIGHT
GENERAL
Dual headlights are equipped with replaceable bulbs.
• High beam headlight is located on the left side of vehicle.
and turns on and off with headlight switch.
• Low beam headlight is located on the right side of vehicle.
• Firebolt Models: Adjustment of individual headlight pro-
jection is accomplished by adjusting two screws located
in the headlight support.
• Lightning and Ulysses Models: Adjustment of individual
headlight projection is accomplished by adjusting the entire
headlight assembly.
NOTES
• Lightning/Ulysses: Low beam does not remain on when
high beam is activated. Only one headlight remains on at
any given time unless the passing lamp switch is
depressed while low beam is activated causing the high
beam to temporarily flash.
• Firebolt: Low beam will remain on when high beam is
activated.
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3
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1. Passing lamp switch
2. HIGH beam
3. LOW beam (always on when bike is running)
Figure 7-59. Headlight Controls
HEADLIGHT BULBS: FIREBOLT
Removal
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Handle bulb carefully and wear eye protection. Bulb con-
tains gas under pressure, which, if not handled carefully,
could cause serious eye injury. (00062b)
Never touch the quartz bulb. Fingerprints will etch the
glass and decrease bulb life. Grab the bulb with paper or
a clean, dry cloth. Failure to do so could result in bulb
damage. (00210a)
2. See Figure 7-60 . Disconnect headlight connection (1).
3. Remove rubber boot from headlight housing.
4. Release wire retaining latch (5) from headlight housing
clips.
5. Pull bulb housing from headlight housing.
Installation
NOTE
Not using the specified bulb may cause charging system
problems.
Handle bulb carefully and wear eye protection. Bulb con-
tains gas under pressure, which, if not handled carefully,
could cause serious eye injury. (00062b)
Never touch the quartz bulb. Fingerprints will etch the
glass and decrease bulb life. Grab the bulb with paper or
a clean, dry cloth. Failure to do so could result in bulb
damage. (00210a)
1. See Figure 7-60 . Align tabs on bulb (3) with tabs on
headlight (4). Insert bulb.
2. Close the wire retaining latch (5).
3. Install rubber boot on headlight housing.
4. Connect the headlight bulb connector.
5. Connect negative battery cable and tighten fastener to
72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before
operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in
death or serious injury. (00316a)
6. Check headlight for proper operation. If operation fails,
reread procedure and verify that all steps were performed.
a. Turn ignition key switch to ON.
b. See Figure 7-59 . Check headlight LOW beam (3) and
HIGH beam (2) settings.
c. Set headlight to LOW beam. Press passing lamp
switch (1). Headlight should flash HIGH beam for as
long as the switch is pressed.
d. Turn ignition key switch to OFF.
7. Align headlight. See 1.16 HEADLIGHT .
2008 XB Service: Electrical 7-43