Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AM, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Headlight bulb replacement
This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight.
If the headlight bulb burns out, replace
the bulb as follows:
1. Remove the headlight unit screws.
2. Remove the connectors, the head-
light unit and then the bulb cover.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclock-
wise to remove it and remove the
defective bulb.
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WARNING
@
Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down.
@
4. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
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CAUTION:
@
Avoid touching the glass part of a
bulb. Keep it free from oil; other-
wise, the transparency of the glass,
life of the bulb, and luminous flux
will be adversely affected. If oil gets
on a bulb, thoroughly clean it with a
cloth moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner.
@
5. Install the bulb cover, connectors
and headlight unit. Ask a Yamaha
dealer to adjust the headlight
beam if necessary.
1. Screw (
×
2) 1. Bulb holder
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