ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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15.9
Changing the turn signal bulb (All EXC models)
Note
Damage to reflector
Grease on the reflector reduces the light intensity.
Grease on the bulb will evaporate due to the heat and be deposited on the reflector.
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Clean and degrease the bulbs before mounting.
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Do not touch the bulbs with your bare hands.
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Main work
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Remove the screw on the rear of the turn signal housing.
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Carefully remove turn signal glass
1
.
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Lightly squeeze orange cap
2
in the area of the holding lugs
and take it off.
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Press the turn signal bulb lightly into the socket, turn it coun-
terclockwise by about 30°, and take it out of the socket.
Info
Do not touch the reflector with your fingers and keep it
free from grease.
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Press the new turn signal bulb carefully into the socket and
turn it clockwise until it stops.
Turn signal (R10W / socket BA15s) (
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Mount the orange cap.
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Position the turn signal glass.
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Insert the screw and first turn counterclockwise until it
engages in the thread with a small jerk. Tighten the screw
lightly.
Finishing work
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Check that the turn signal system is functioning properly.
15.10
Checking the headlight setting
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface in front of a light-
colored wall and make a mark at the height of the center of
the low beam headlight.
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Make another mark at a distance
B
under the first marking.
Guideline
Distance
B
5 cm (2 in)
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Position the vehicle vertically at a distance
A
away from the
wall.
Guideline
Distance
A
5 m (16 ft)
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The rider now sits down on the motorcycle.
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Switch on the low beam.
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Check the headlight setting.
