StevehS3 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Previously the headlamp securing screw was at the top. Now there are two at about 4 and 8 o'clock so they don't match if you replace one. Also, the screw closest to the nose cone can't be accessed even with a stubby screwdriver without loosening whole headlamp and turning it. Nightmare if you have to change a bulb on the road - in fact you would be lucky not to lose a screw as they are underneath. The quality is still poor with the glass not fitting properly into the frame. All in all a step backwards I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Thanks for the photos.There's a discussion here with some hints.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Thank you. I hadn't seen the previous info. To confirm, both screws do need removing and access is by lifting the bottom out first as they hook over at the top. I decided not to fit the screw closest to the nose cone and used a drop of low strength Locktite on the other one. I will keep the unused screw in the boot as a spare as they tend to fall on the floor when removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 I have now ordered some M4x8mm domed hex bolts so that I can remove them with a normal 90 degree Allen key. Don't like the idea of not being able to easily change a bulb away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire West AR Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Had a seven for 20 years and never had to change a bulb away from home. Not worth worrying about IMHO. More likely to have a puncture with no spare wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 #5 that's true but it's easily avoided and as it stands I think I could repair a puncture easier :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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