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Title: What replacement headlight bulb for 2006 p250?
Post by: sedohr on April 16, 2013, 12:43:11 PM

Noticed last night my low beam is out on my '06 p250.  The OEM bulb # is 34901-KFA6-9000.  Anyone know of the equivalent I might find at an auto parts store?  Only other thread on the forum I found mentioning it says an HS1 bulb will work but not sure if that's for the p250 or ps250.. 

As a side note, I found this listing on ebay for an HS1 H4 rated at the 35W --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/181119481577. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/181119481577?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649.)  Not sure if it will work or not.  I need to buy a replacement bulb today if possible for my ride home from work but thought for future consideration, perhaps the ebay bulb might be a good h4 replacement.

Lastly, how the heck do you get at the bulb to replace it?  Maybe it'll be obvious to me when I look at it today after a good night's sleep, but last night at 10PM it wasn't so obvious.

thanks,
randy

Title: Re: What replacement headlight bulb for 2006 p250?
Post by: sedohr on April 16, 2013, 02:23:08 PM

welp, answered my own question, but thought I'd post her for the next guy (or gal).

The replacement bulb I bought is a 9003/HB2 H4, rated at 60/55W (non-Silverstar).  The wattage seems to be higher than spec (35W I believe), but in the year I've owned the scooter hasn't seemed to negatively impacted the electrical system or battery.

I am looking to buy the bulb listed on ebay to have as a spare since it's rated at 35W. 

As far as the removal of the cowl, there is a screw below the headlight in the front cover and 4 screws going through the handlebar back cover. I had to take my mirrors off as well to get the front cover to clear the mirror posts.

Title: Re: What replacement headlight bulb for 2006 p250?
Post by: Vivo on April 17, 2013, 03:06:46 AM

Be cautious with higher wattage bulbs.... they are also hotter... might fry your housing or lens..

Title: Re: What replacement headlight bulb for 2006 p250?
Post by: Punk052 on April 30, 2013, 03:19:29 AM

An H4 55/60w bulb does run hotter, I have one in my p250 and drilled a few small holes in the top of the housing to let some of the heat out and that seemed to fix it. they are maybe 2mm holes near the lens. I have never had water get in or any issues and I ride in the rain alot. So do be careful