1996 R1100RT Headlight Bulb Replacement Procedure

[j_lowder]

My 1996 R1100RT needs a headlight bulb replacement. Due to the limited access, I cannot see how the bulb is held within the headlight.
I need the procedure to remove and/or replace the bulb. Is this accomplished by: pulling the bulb out; rotating the bulb (and if so, the direction of rotation as if viewed from the rear and the degree of rotation), or is it retained by clips or springs.
Thank you for assistance.

[PGlaves]

My 1996 R1100RT needs a headlight bulb replacement. Due to the limited access, I cannot see how the bulb is held within the headlight.
I need the procedure to remove and/or replace the bulb. Is this accomplished by: pulling the bulb out; rotating the bulb (and if so, the direction of rotation as if viewed from the rear and the degree of rotation), or is it retained by clips or springs.
Thank you for assistance.

This is a bit hard to describe, but ...

The bulb is held in place by a spring clip. One side of the clip is hinged, and the other side has two separate ends to the clip. Those two ends need to be pushed slightly forward, then together. They unhook from the little hooks on the housing and the whole clip hinges rearward. This releases the bulb which can be withdrawn straight back.

All of this, of course, after you have disconnected the plug, and then removed the round rubber cover.

[DarkCloud]

Check out your owners manual. Turning the wheel to the right will give you more access room to the bulb. Sitting on the left hand side of the bike on the ground you can get your right hand into the work area easier. JON

[j_lowder]

Thanks both.
I'll try the replacement tomorrow.

[redrider1100]

It took me a few tries to get this right and I was baffled at first as well.
Don't force anything -- once you get the feel for what needs to be done it is fairly easy to do and the bulb comes right out. The hardest thing is trying to figure it all out without being able to actually see what your fingers need to do.

[beeryboats]

Is the bulb one of those Halon types. If so don't touch it. The oils from your fingers tend to shorten bulb life some how. Could be urban myth, but it's my SOP for halon bulb changes.
Jay

[PGlaves]

Thanks both.
I'll try the replacement tomorrow.

Let us know how it goes.