August 29, 2019
BMW F800GT motorbike – main headlamp bulb change nightmare
BMW F800GT motorbike – main headlamp bulb change nightmare
I would have classed myself as a reasonable mechanic capable of most things. clutches, engine work you name it I’ve had a good few projects all sorts of things. but the headlamp assembly on this bike is the worst & cheapest design I think I’ve ever seen. a H7 bulb held in with a simple pinch springclip. ok grand no problem done many of this style in cars. 2 min job. but the springclip pops out because it’s held in by a tiny notch + a flimsy phillips head screw. ok so I cant get it back in without getting at the lamp plastics to undo the little phillips, clip in & new bulb, grand I thought. well holy sht. it took me 2+ hours to pull the whole front fairing assembly apart to get at the job & reassemble. UNREAL.
BMW hang your head in shame!!!!!!