dogman Posted August 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2013 I was 1.5 hours away from home at 11pm when my head light blew out. No concerns I stayed on a major highway and got home no problem. I'm not confident like most of you here working on your bikes, but I read some forums about changing the headlight and got enough information to give it a try, and I have to say it went very smooth with the help and information from this forum. I thought I would try the easy way first by turning the handle bar all the way to the right. I removed the headlight directional knob and was able to get my hand in and get at the wiring and headlight bulb. A few scratches on my hand but I got it done in under 10 minutes. Very impressive for a guy like me. A good light was really key at seeing what I was looking for and pulling on. Thank you Vernturerider.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted August 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 22, 2013 It also helps to have hands like a 10 year old Pakastani rug weaver. Good on you for getting it done. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted August 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 22, 2013 next we will have you doing oil changes and checking valve clearances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 22, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 22, 2013 Dogman, yea I agree with you totally, this place is amazing!! On a side note, its to bad you didnt happen to bump into a few of these rascals during your time of need.. Some of these folks are the type that would have changed your light for you and in the mean time rebuilt your motor, changed tranny gears, synced the carbs and painted your bike.. REAL GEARHEADS galore!! Gotta love em.. Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkdragon Posted August 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 22, 2013 I just joined this site and so far the people are great glad you got your light changed and made it home safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted August 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 22, 2013 Now ain't you glad you finally learned to read:backinmyday: so you could cash in on some of the knowledge available on this site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted August 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 22, 2013 Where did you learn all of that Scott......................................?????? Dogman, yea I agree with you totally, this place is amazing!! On a side note, its to bad you didnt happen to bump into a few of these rascals during your time of need.. Some of these folks are the type that would have changed your light for you and in the mean time rebuilt your motor, changed tranny gears, synced the carbs and painted your bike.. REAL GEARHEADS galore!! Gotta love em.. Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted August 22, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 22, 2013 Yep! This is a great site. I've done all my maintenance with the guidance of all the members and tech online help. Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 22, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 22, 2013 ....and thats why this place exists, pretty cool it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 22, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 22, 2013 Where did you learn all of that Scott......................................?????? So here I am an innocent bystander surrounded by people I dont know.. As I behold the spectacle I become aware of several other innocent bystanders who also are new comers to this event.. One of which I find out had tire troubles early on,, folks chase down a new tire for the person while others stay with him at his bike.. A day later there is another bike belonging to another newby being dismantled that has electrical issues while another bike is dismantled for some reason that I never did find out why cause I am one and they were many.. Tools are spinning and parts are coming on and off faster than hail off a windshield.. So I get dizzy and decide to go eavesdrop on multiple conversations going on around me. It didnt help.. This groups talking trannys, the others talking tires and anothers talking differences between 1st gens, MK2's, second gens and on and on... Dont mess with me Dragonrider,,, now that I KNOW what goes on when these folks get together theres no turning back By the way, I also happen to KNOW that all the bikes worked on were RIDDEN home by there owners in far better shape than they arrived it!! Guess I could have answered your question in one word - VOGEL,, but that wouldnt have been as much fun hahhaha Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 23, 2013 next we will have you doing oil changes and checking valve clearances Gee, I had heard that you were the oil change expert,..... Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 23, 2013 I looked in shop today. I'M OUT OF OIL!!!! LOOK OUT WALL-MART I'M COMING IN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted August 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 23, 2013 Gee, I had heard that you were the oil change expert,..... Brian Cardboard box and a plastic bag. He Mr. MacGyver ....... Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted August 23, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 23, 2013 Cardboard box and a plastic bag. He Mr. MacGyver ....... Brad i wish i had a cardboard box and a plastic bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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