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24 Posts | Latest reply on 15/11/2008 09:34:12 by geoffb2005 | Go to original / last post

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Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

ok the back bulb has gone, so i can't go to work or home at normal times cos its dark. Need to quickly change the rear bulb tomorrow at work - anyone know how easy it is and what tools (if any) I will need? Anyone know what bulb I'll need to buy?

Message posted by Matt on 11 November 2008 at 19:08 Matt @ 11/11/2008 19:08:35

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

Ok... please forgive me for saying this... How many BMers does it take to change Matt's light bulb? *hangs head in shame*

Message posted by TeeCee on 11 November 2008 at 19:15

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TeeCee @ 11/11/2008 19:15:36

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Also shameful.... Are there any black birds in the house? *exits, head lowered*

Message posted by Deleted Member on 11 November 2008 at 19:26

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TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

What year is your bike, Matt? CBR 1100 XXV/XXW Blackbird 97-98 = 12v 21/5w BAY15D Kyoto

Message posted by TeeCee on 11 November 2008 at 20:04

TeeCee @ 11/11/2008 20:04:34

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

If you click on the link here, find your bike and click on the rear fender it will tell you the bulb you need and the exploded diagram should at least give you a clue how to replace it. Hope it helps! Grr... I am useless at breaking links! It is the blackbirdownersclub.nl and it is the first post on the International technical forum about part numbers.. Matt - I will PM you the link....

Message posted by TeeCee on 11 November 2008 at 20:32

TeeCee @ 11/11/2008 20:32:59

Herne

In: Dewsbury
Posts: 377

If I'm not mistaken Matt you just need to take your seat off and get the cluster at the back ..the light holder just pushes and turns to get it out.....around 3 mins from start to finish

Message posted by Herne on 11 November 2008 at 20:50

Herne @ 11/11/2008 20:50:10

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

perfect, sounds brilliant. Ill have to go into work when the sun is up tomorrow and then go find a halfords at lunch. Thanks guys

Message posted by Matt on 11 November 2008 at 22:27 Matt @ 11/11/2008 22:27:20

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

its a 2002 model by the way

Message posted by Matt on 11 November 2008 at 22:29 Matt @ 11/11/2008 22:29:48

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

argh - theres loads of bulbs to choose from.... http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/...IGHT_99-03 The brake light works, but not the normal light.

Message posted by Matt on 11 November 2008 at 22:32 Matt @ 11/11/2008 22:32:09

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Take the faulty one to the shop, and say "I want one of these".

Message posted by Deleted Member on 11 November 2008 at 22:36

Deleted Member @ 11/11/2008 22:36:13

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

I think all those other options for item 8 have been superceded by one choice - 34909-505-003 BULB (12V8W4CP) (67)

Message posted by TeeCee on 11 November 2008 at 22:42

TeeCee @ 11/11/2008 22:42:11

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

Sorry, just looked again - its part 9 I need, 34906-MBB-611. Gonna try and find somewhere that sells them at lunch. I've had this bike for years now, since 04 I think, and I've never had to do anything to it - not even change a bulb!! All my other bikes I used to pull apart regularly, but not this one. :-)

Message posted by Matt on 12 November 2008 at 07:11 Matt @ 12/11/2008 07:11:23

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

Did you get it sorted, Matt?

Message posted by TeeCee on 12 November 2008 at 18:18

TeeCee @ 12/11/2008 18:18:22

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

all sorted, had to replace both. The main filiment had gone in both rear bulbs, though the brake filiment worked fine in them both. Cost 4 euros and was well easy to fit - can't believe what a doddle it was. Thanks again! :-) Knew I could rely on you all

Message posted by Matt on 12 November 2008 at 20:03 Matt @ 12/11/2008 20:03:54

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

Message posted by TeeCee on 12 November 2008 at 20:34

TeeCee @ 12/11/2008 20:34:35

ghosthunter

In: Hinckley
Posts: 1659

Matt, its very unusual for both main filaments to go at the same time. When you get time check to see if the fuse for the rear lights is correct. A higher ampage fuse can let more currant through and blow the filaments.

Message posted by ghosthunter on 12 November 2008 at 20:51

ghosthunter @ 12/11/2008 20:51:50

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

...methinks Matt has been doing Stoppies....

Message posted by TeeCee on 12 November 2008 at 20:55

TeeCee @ 12/11/2008 20:55:33

geoffb2005

In: Leeds
Posts: 2593

Unless of course one went a while ago and Matt just didn't notice.

Message posted by geoffb2005 on 13 November 2008 at 15:55

geoffb2005 @ 13/11/2008 15:55:22

Matt

In: Veldhoven
Posts: 8054

yea i think that geoff, cos i aint doin stoppies on a blackbird lol

Message posted by Matt on 13 November 2008 at 17:46 Matt @ 13/11/2008 17:46:15

julie j

In: Harrogate
Posts: 1581

well done young`un before ya know it you`ll be putting shelves up and even unblocking the hoover! no stoppin ya now!

Message posted by julie j on 13 November 2008 at 19:06

julie j @ 13/11/2008 19:06:27

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