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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: nevadazx12 on May 11, 2016, 02:19:03 PM

Title: H4 bulb retainer
Post by: nevadazx12 on May 11, 2016, 02:19:03 PM

I am trying to add one of those LED bulbs to my Connie.  Cannot seem to get the retaining clip to attach, in fact I can't make it work at all, even without a bulb in there.  Any recommendations for a replacement clip??

gg

Title: Re: H4 bulb retainer
Post by: cc_ryder on February 11, 2017, 06:51:42 PM

Have you checked to see if the clip is bent out of shape? If one side is bent it will not line up with the retaining ring.

Title: Re: H4 bulb retainer
Post by: Rick Hall on February 12, 2017, 09:47:45 PM

The hinge point is sloppy from the factory. I recall I crimped the sheet metal hinge knuckle with pliers 'many moons' ago. Easier, but still a PITA to retain a bulb replacement.

The wire bail is a medium spring steel. Unless you hork it up with a vice grip and pry bar, it should fit.

There is no replacement that I know of. But you might be able to bend something out of a heavy duty paper clip, *if* you have time, and *if* you have a ready supply of happy drugs.

Rick

Title: Re: H4 bulb retainer
Post by: gbyoung on September 04, 2017, 06:36:43 AM

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Repair/Connie-C10-Headlamp/i-CMtLPbv/0/160887c7/O/headlamp1ar.jpg)

:-)