zx50 position bulb

[rigpa]

Hello good people,

I have a zx50 '04 and my front left position bulb has gone out.  the right one still works.  these are the running lights not the hi beam which hasn't worked in a couple of years.  I'd like to replace the left position bulb.  the OEM part number says it is a 12v 5w bulb.  Is this something i can pick up at an auto parts store or do i need to special order through one of the scooter stores.  I know nothing about the electrical wiring on these things.  is there a book I can read or some place online to help me understand scooter wiring. Thanks loads!

Linda

[sidthesloth]

I am not sure if they are a wedge type bulb but, either way you should be able to get them at an auto parts store. Might be worth replacing the headlight bulb while you are at it. I don't know what the part no. is for the stock headlight bulb but a BA20D super bright halogen bulb fits straight in and is a big improvement. Just make sure it is a 35/35 watt bulb.

[rigpa]

the time i had the headlight checked the bulb was working.  so i think it's something else.

do i remove the handlebar cover to access the running light bulb for replacing.  also are these single or dual filaments and what is the diff?

[sidthesloth]

Yes, from memory you remove the cover and you have access to them. Not sure, but I think they would be single filament, a dual filanent bulb is for a light with two functions, like a tail/brake light.
How has your scooter been running?

[rigpa]

Hi Sid,

She's been running okay.  No probs with the piston, etc.  I changed the rollers over to 8.5 grams and this is making her way slower on the hills, which is a sad face.  I didn't think a gram diff would make that much difference.  The belt is relatively new as is the muffler.

Linda

[sidthesloth]

While you have it open, check that the blue and white wires from the headlight to the plug are clean and plugged in tight. If yours has high/low beam switch, then the wires will go to the switch and one wire will go from the switch to the plug.

[rigpa]

thanks.  and if i need a new switch or relay how will i know?  I do have the hi/lo switch.  i don't understand all the wiring stuff and am finding it hard to find info for novices.

[rigpa]

so, after work last night, i had both running lights.  maybe loose wires or connection.

[sidthesloth]

Could be a dirty connection, or a bulb on it's way out.

[rigpa]

do i clean that connection with sandpaper?

[sidthesloth]

Yes, sand paper, emery cloth or emery board. WD40 is also good as well.
On a side note, does your scoot have a high beam light on the dash? If so, could you post a pic of it please?

[rigpa]

I'll take a pic within an hour or so.

[rigpa]

are these wires crimped or soldered at the connector?  if it's loose wiring do i need a new connector?  if so, do you know what kind?  everything is stock.

[sidthesloth]

The wires ard crimped in the terminals, it would be those connectors that may be dirty.

[rigpa]

dash pic