2007 Buell Firebolt: Electrical 7-43
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NOTE
Not using the specified bulb may cause charging system prob-
lems.
1CAUTION
Handle bulb carefully and wear eye protection. Bulb con-
tains Halogen gas under pressure, which, if not handled
carefully, could cause serious eye injury. (00062a)
CAUTION
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 7-48. 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).
1WARNING1WARNING
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 per-
formed.
a. Turn ignition key switch to ON.
b. See Figure 7-49. Check headlight LOW (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 1.19 HEADLIGHTS.
Figure 7-49. Headlight Controls
1. Passing lamp switch
2. HIGH beam
3. LOW beam (always on when bike is running)
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