Electrical System

Headlight Bulb Replacement

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  • Turn the cover [A] counterclockwise, and remove it.
Headlight Bulb Replacement

  • Disconnect the headlight connector [A].
  • Open the clamp [B], and remove the bulb.

NOTICE

When handling the quartz-halogen bulb, never touch the glass portion with bare hands. Always use a clean cloth. Oil contamination from hands or dirty rags can reduce bulb life or cause the bulb to explode.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

NOTE

Clean off any contamination that inadvertently gets on the bulb with alcohol or soap and water solution.

  • Replace the headlight bulb with a new one.
  • Install the new bulb [A].

Turn the tab [B] upward.

  • Install the clamp [C].
Headlight Bulb Replacement

  • Connect the headlight connector
  • Install the cover [A], and turn it clockwise until the mark [B] aligns to the projection [C].
  • After installation, adjust the headlight aim (see Headlight Aiming Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Test yourself

A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.