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Complete GL1800 Maintenance video now available at
http://www.angelridevideos.com
Here is a look at the two bulbs sets in their packaging.
Here is a look at the two bulbs sets in their packaging.		 Here is shot of the stock bulbs, low beam on only
Here is shot of the stock bulbs, low beam on only		 And again, same shot with Narva bulbs installed
And again, same shot with Narva bulbs installed		 And again, same shot with Phillips Vision Plus bulbs installed
And again, same shot with Phillips Vision Plus bulbs installed
Here is a look at the low beam bulb from the rear, inside the fairing
Here is a look at the low beam bulb from the rear, inside the fairing		 First, remove the connector plug
First, remove the connector plug		 Then pull out the rubber boot
Then pull out the rubber boot		 Notice the small wire clasp holding the bulb in
Notice the small wire clasp holding the bulb in
Push in on the wire clasp and down to release it. Here you can see it is released (look close)
Push in on the wire clasp and down to release it. Here you can see it is released (look close)		 Bulb then pulls right out
Bulb then pulls right out		 Seperate the bulb from the socket holder
Seperate the bulb from the socket holder		 Put the new bulb in and be sure to clean it with denatured alcohol
Put the new bulb in and be sure to clean it with denatured alcohol
Bulb then installs with the flat portion to the top. Place the bulb, re-hook the clasp, install boot (fully), and reconnect plug
Bulb then installs with the flat portion to the top. Place the bulb, re-hook the clasp, install boot (fully), and reconnect plug

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Rich 06-Dec-2006 22:27
fred for whatever reason I have always found that the wow factor slowly changes with the age of the bulb . One of many reasons why I am going to be running true HID lights now.
Rich 06-Dec-2006 22:27
fred for whatever reason I have always found that the wow factor slowly changes with the age of the bulb . One of many reasons why I am going to be running true HID lights now.
Bill 30-Oct-2006 14:09
Just for anyone who don't know. I own a 2001 GL-1800 and learned the hard way about changing a bulb. I lost the retaining wire when I removed the screw. Don't remove the screw. You can buy a new one if you look at the 2006 fish it is on there. The 2001-05 don't show the retaining wire. If your dealer says they are not available just tell them to look at the 2006 fish.
Guest 19-Aug-2004 14:47
Doug,

The European spec Vision Plus and the US are NOT the same other than the name.
Doug 22-Apr-2004 01:35
I believe I saw the Philips H7 at Wally World for $13.95 each.
Neil-in-Seattle 26-Jul-2003 05:34
The Vison Plus can be bought at for $40 a pair, including the shipping.

I used them for almost a year and they burned out within 2 days of each other.
David Duarte 18-Jul-2003 04:49
Fred, Great information, but you sorta lost me when you say ordered from overseas. I assume the Phillips performed the best. Where do you buy them, and do you know the cost? Thanks for your ongoing help to us Wingers.Dave Duarte P.S. I assume the photos were taken without aftermarket fog lights. Thanks again, Dave Duarte
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