Replacing the front bulbs for 08 MP3 500
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Tue, 10 May 2022 12:55:00 +0000
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Tue, 10 May 2022 12:55:00 +0000 quote
So one of my original bulbs finally died so I need to replace it. Does the job involve taking apart the front or can I reach up inside and remove the modules and then replace them?

And will either of these options from Amazon Canada work as replacements?
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07DC1CLZR/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_H0A8AJSGVFYS4XY2EYQP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01NAOE9KS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_VYQNDF87DQ7G55TQYBRX[/img]



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Wed, 11 May 2022 03:33:48 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 03:33:48 +0000 quote
On my 2009 sport (US name for Gilera Fuoco) I need to remove the windshield mount, and all the parts to get the front cowl off.

The bulb is H8 type on mine.







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Wed, 11 May 2022 11:20:42 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 11:20:42 +0000 quote
Thanks for the pics, looks like it shouldn't be that difficult. Hopefully the bulbs will be available for purchase in Canada somewhere.
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Wed, 11 May 2022 13:08:11 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 13:08:11 +0000 quote
Look in the owner's manual. It is explained in there with pix.
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Wed, 11 May 2022 14:33:05 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 14:33:05 +0000 quote
Also check this in our wiki

MP3 500 Removal of the front end plastics
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Wed, 11 May 2022 14:35:52 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 14:35:52 +0000 quote
That's a gem mnle, I didn't even know that existed. Just what I needed. Thanks.
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Wed, 11 May 2022 15:33:09 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 15:33:09 +0000 quote
you can just remove the side panel or reach you hand inside and change the bulb, no need to remove the whole front end plastics
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Wed, 11 May 2022 16:59:08 +0000
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Wed, 11 May 2022 16:59:08 +0000 quote
old as dirt wrote:
you can just remove the side panel or reach you hand inside and change the bulb, no need to remove the whole front end plastics
God Bless you Good sir
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Wed, 11 May 2022 20:44:03 +0000 quote
that is awesome - much better than on my 2019 MP3 LT 500ie "Sport Business" - you have to take apart the entire front of the bike. Moreover the instructions in the booklet don't quite apply to the 2019 US model, it was a real pain...
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Mon, 16 May 2022 09:48:22 +0000
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Mon, 16 May 2022 09:48:22 +0000 quote
please note that it is not must,
in fact you need to unscrew 5 screws, 3 screw has perfect access and the 2 screw bellow the headlight are clever, you can open/close them without any need for additional dismantle, however you will need flashlight and a long screwdriver, there is 2-3 mm spacious between the headlight and the frond cover, and with the flashlight you can light the screw and with the second hand you can direct the screwdriver reach the screw head.
it take some practice however it is match better than dismantle the front…
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Mon, 16 May 2022 10:38:37 +0000
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Mon, 16 May 2022 10:38:37 +0000 quote
Like Old as Dirt said, I just reached up inside, twisted the light fixture out, replaced the bulb with another h8 and twisted it back in. Couldn't have been easier
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X-Nemesis wrote:
Like Old as Dirt said, I just reached up inside, twisted the light fixture out, replaced the bulb with another h8 and twisted it back in. Couldn't have been easier
Awesome - I went all LED because I don't want to do it again, bulb replacement is a painful exercise on every motorcycle I have ever owned in 25 years. I am gradually replacing everything with highly rated LEDs so I do it as unoften as possible...
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