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Hogdaddy
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« on: May 14, 2010, 11:39:26 AM » |
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I have searched and read the few post. Now does anyone have any suggestions on changing the bulbs. Low beam burnt out on one bulb on trip to Keys. I bought a pair of Sylvania 9003/HB2 60/55 Watt. Thanks
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Kaiser
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 11:59:48 AM » |
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Just did the bulbs on my I/S three days ago. First one took 40 minutes and a whole beer. Second one took 5 minutes, no beer. Check out the article in Shoptalk (here: http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/interstateheadlight.htm). It has everything you need. The hardest part of the job (for me) was getting my hand in there in the first place and getting the spring re-seated that holds the light in. You've heard it 1000 times, but do not touch the bulb with your bare hand. Good luck. If I can do it - you can. |
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Hogdaddy
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2010, 12:11:20 PM » |
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Thanks, Did you use the 9003 higher wattage and removed the lower taps? Did you remove the speaker pods? And...Did you have to readjust the lights?
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2010, 12:14:57 PM » |
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i am running the SilverStar lights. I did trim the bottom tabs on the bulb, did not re-aim the headlights and did not remove the speaker pods. You should be able to get your hand between the forks and the neck and reach everything you need to. It will be a tough job and you will cuss...but stay with it and pay attention to how it all goes back in. Turn the handlebars to the right/left accordingly for each side. Will make access much easier.
Joe
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Kaiser
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2010, 12:25:31 PM » |
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Thanks, Did you use the 9003 higher wattage and removed the lower taps? Did you remove the speaker pods? And...Did you have to readjust the lights?
I used the 9003 H4 and broke off the two lower tabs. So, right before you put the new bulb in, there should only be the one tab at the top. I did not take off the speaker pods or readjust the lights. |
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Cattman
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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2010, 01:03:01 PM » |
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A long pair of angled needle nose pliars will be a great asset for those with big mitts.  |
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1FAST6
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2010, 01:24:43 PM » |
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Wow! Only takes me 10 minutes to remove the fairing and maybe a few more than that to put it back on. I save the cussing and beer for afterwards  |
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Hogdaddy
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2010, 03:47:01 PM » |
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When you say fairing do you mean front or speaker pods?
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2010, 04:28:39 PM » |
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I put my Audiovox cruise undr the main fairing. Have had it off 3-4 times. About a 10-15 minute job. Then, VERY easy access.
Why is everyone so scared of taking off the main fairing? Plus, if you take it off every year or so, you would probably not have any problems with the screws turning in the fairing.
MP
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1FAST6
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2010, 07:55:37 PM » |
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I'm talking complete fairing, windshield, everything. Did it in a restaraunt parking lot while at Inzane in TN. Jimbo from MD was with me. Cheap @$$ Comagination headlight modulator shorted out and headlight wouldn't shut-off, even with key. He didn't think I could do it in under 10 minutes. I think it was 8 min 45 sec when I set the fairing on the ground.
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MP
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2010, 08:07:22 PM » |
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That is why you are 1fast6!
Yes, it is easy. Everyone seems so afraid of it though.
MP
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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2010, 08:21:37 PM » |
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It does take a little longer going back on, but I've got some extra junk under there... Cruise vac canister and servo unit, radar detector, laser jammer, audio interface for Zumo, aux. fuse pannel, a few relays, LED accent lights in the vent and windshield, yadda yadda yadda! It all fits, but not much wiggle-room so I take my time going back-on...
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« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2010, 08:36:54 PM » |
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when I changed the left side, I wrapped some twine around the cables and pulled them up gently, secured it to the mirror, that held them out of the way, got the bulb changed in less than 5 minutes. Best help was the instruction posted here. Just study that, no big deal.
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