I have a full fairing model and the low beam died yesterday. Looked around here but didn't find a single video on how to change the headlight for the full fairing bikes. But I watched this anyway, and then bothered to go out and check what I was up against. I assumed it would be a nightmare, but - maybe not. I want to replace it with an LED which I haven't bought yet, but I managed to just go in through the top in front of the forks and pulled the plug off. And more importantly, got it back on again. 😂 So if I got that far I suppose I'll be able to get the rest of it dealt with as well. 🤞🏼 Anyway, I still found this video helpful - I'm not sure I'd have figured out how everything comes apart and goes back together without seeing this. Thanks. Now to try to figure out which of the 30 bazillion LED H4 bulbs on Amazon to buy. 😖 I see bulbs ranging from 24W to 100W, and from what this video says, 100W would melt the globe? Why the heck there's such a range in the first place makes no sense to me... OEM is 55W. There's one that sounds great that's a 60W. Anyone know if that extra 5W would cause any problems?
Yeah the higher wattage ones will melt the light reflector so best to avoid. I went with the auxito h4 led motorcycle one and it's been good. They've got a newer model out and I've bought that as a spare but not needed to use it yet.
@@outie555 Thanks for responding. So even that extra 5 Watts would be a problem, eh? The one I was thinking about (on Amazon) is from Krieges, also an updated version, with a cooling fan that supposedly blows some of the heat out the back of the bulb assembly. I just have no idea if things like that will actually work as advertised. Man, it's ridiculous how non standard these stupid LEDs are, and how many companies are making them. I have a hard enough time making basic decisions as it is. Lol
@hunglikeahamster3248 it depends on the heat. I'd suggest having a dive into the ctx700 forum web page and looking at the light threads so you can see what ones other people have had success in. I just like the auxito one as it's just plug and play and doesn't get too hot or need any cooling fan.
@@outie555 Hey again. I'd replied a couple weeks ago, but apparently it didn't stick. I was frustrated enough that I was thinking the heck with it, just shove another halogen in and be done with it. But I did not take my own advice. 😂 I did buy a pair of those Krieges H4s, and they arrived today. Substantially cheaper than the Auxito set - like $35 for the pair I think, and they come with a pair of cotton gloves and a great warranty which was pretty cool of them. Amazingly, I got it in there with only some minor hiccups. It lights up and everything! 😅 Took maybe 10 minutes, and I went in from under the front because I have the full fairing bike. Just did it by feel, and I'm so glad I got it in by myself. I would've felt like an idiot paying to have it put in. These are 60W, as I mentioned. Still 12v, though, plug 'n' play, plus they have a tiny fan blowing out the rear of the bulb housing, so I think they'll be fine. If the globe melts I'll let you know in case anyone else reads this. Lol These are supposedly 30,000 lumens, btw. I don't ride at night because of the deer and other critters in my area, but at least it's legal and I don't have to ride in the daytime with the high beam on anymore. Thanks again for the video. I'm not sure I'd have attempted it had I not seen this. 👍🏼 I'm not gonna watch it again but I don't remember you mentioning that the rubber around the bulb itself has to be shoved in. Which was QUITE the bitch, actually. Just wanted to bring that up for anyone else's edification. Probably would've gone in easier had I used that silicone spray, I guess, but I didn't have any
@@hunglikeahamster3248 thanks for your update and I'm sure it will really help a lot of ctx700 owners out there. I'm so glad the bulb and install worked for you! Ride safe
Good job, I would add NOT to touch the glass of the bulb globe as fingerprint oils can shorten its life, if you do, use a glasses cleaning cloth to wipe it. I would have cleaned the rubber seal before reinstalling, probably just my OCD ;)
You don’t want to follow this method, because the space is very small. I tried it that took me over a hour cannot put the spring back to hold the bulb. It is much easier just take off the little windshield and remove the back screw, then tilt the headlight; you will get FULL access to the headlight to remove and replace the light bulb.
Thank you my boy. I followed this step by step and you made the experience a joyful one.
you made it very easy good job…👍👍👍
Cheers mate
Thanks for the guide. I also own a CTX and Crosstrek!
Nice combo!
Keep em coming bro. A 2022 Hurindi vlog would be appreciated lol
I have a full fairing model and the low beam died yesterday. Looked around here but didn't find a single video on how to change the headlight for the full fairing bikes. But I watched this anyway, and then bothered to go out and check what I was up against. I assumed it would be a nightmare, but - maybe not. I want to replace it with an LED which I haven't bought yet, but I managed to just go in through the top in front of the forks and pulled the plug off. And more importantly, got it back on again. 😂
So if I got that far I suppose I'll be able to get the rest of it dealt with as well. 🤞🏼
Anyway, I still found this video helpful - I'm not sure I'd have figured out how everything comes apart and goes back together without seeing this. Thanks.
Now to try to figure out which of the 30 bazillion LED H4 bulbs on Amazon to buy. 😖
I see bulbs ranging from 24W to 100W, and from what this video says, 100W would melt the globe? Why the heck there's such a range in the first place makes no sense to me... OEM is 55W. There's one that sounds great that's a 60W. Anyone know if that extra 5W would cause any problems?
Yeah the higher wattage ones will melt the light reflector so best to avoid. I went with the auxito h4 led motorcycle one and it's been good. They've got a newer model out and I've bought that as a spare but not needed to use it yet.
@@outie555 Thanks for responding. So even that extra 5 Watts would be a problem, eh? The one I was thinking about (on Amazon) is from Krieges, also an updated version, with a cooling fan that supposedly blows some of the heat out the back of the bulb assembly. I just have no idea if things like that will actually work as advertised.
Man, it's ridiculous how non standard these stupid LEDs are, and how many companies are making them. I have a hard enough time making basic decisions as it is. Lol
@hunglikeahamster3248 it depends on the heat. I'd suggest having a dive into the ctx700 forum web page and looking at the light threads so you can see what ones other people have had success in. I just like the auxito one as it's just plug and play and doesn't get too hot or need any cooling fan.
@@outie555 Hey again. I'd replied a couple weeks ago, but apparently it didn't stick. I was frustrated enough that I was thinking the heck with it, just shove another halogen in and be done with it.
But I did not take my own advice. 😂 I did buy a pair of those Krieges H4s, and they arrived today. Substantially cheaper than the Auxito set - like $35 for the pair I think, and they come with a pair of cotton gloves and a great warranty which was pretty cool of them. Amazingly, I got it in there with only some minor hiccups. It lights up and everything! 😅
Took maybe 10 minutes, and I went in from under the front because I have the full fairing bike. Just did it by feel, and I'm so glad I got it in by myself. I would've felt like an idiot paying to have it put in. These are 60W, as I mentioned. Still 12v, though, plug 'n' play, plus they have a tiny fan blowing out the rear of the bulb housing, so I think they'll be fine. If the globe melts I'll let you know in case anyone else reads this. Lol
These are supposedly 30,000 lumens, btw. I don't ride at night because of the deer and other critters in my area, but at least it's legal and I don't have to ride in the daytime with the high beam on anymore.
Thanks again for the video. I'm not sure I'd have attempted it had I not seen this. 👍🏼
I'm not gonna watch it again but I don't remember you mentioning that the rubber around the bulb itself has to be shoved in. Which was QUITE the bitch, actually. Just wanted to bring that up for anyone else's edification. Probably would've gone in easier had I used that silicone spray, I guess, but I didn't have any
@@hunglikeahamster3248 thanks for your update and I'm sure it will really help a lot of ctx700 owners out there. I'm so glad the bulb and install worked for you! Ride safe
Un gros merci.
No problems.
Good job, I would add NOT to touch the glass of the bulb globe as fingerprint oils can shorten its life, if you do, use a glasses cleaning cloth to wipe it. I would have cleaned the rubber seal before reinstalling, probably just my OCD ;)
But how come on my car I touched the bulb ten years ago and it still works fine?
@@outie555 must just have been lucky, halogen bulbs are usually more picky about touching the glass.
You don’t want to follow this method, because the space is very small. I tried it that took me over a hour cannot put the spring back to hold the bulb. It is much easier just take off the little windshield and remove the back screw, then tilt the headlight; you will get FULL access to the headlight to remove and replace the light bulb.
I'm guessing yours is not the naked version. Thanks for the tip
Are you sure that is the best way 😁