KLX250S Headlight Removal and Installation

From what i've been able to gather from my somewhat limited searching of the web on the subject of changing the headlight out on the '09 and up KLX250s, there is a distinct lack of information. Its not the at task is really difficult or anything, but exactly how to go about it was a bit confusing for me.

I ended up referencing the factory service manual to find out what exactly need to be moved, removed and beaten with a hammer to get the job done. So without further delay, here we go:


First you need your bike -

Next you need to detach the front fenter by removing these four (4) 8mm bolts -

Now step back and look at how weird the bike looks without the front fender -

Next remove the headlight fairing ring. I forgot to take pictures of this but its three (3) 8mm bolts, one in the center on the bottom and two (2) on the upper on each side.

Now remove the two (2) 12mm bolts on the upper bezel retainer -

And then the two (2) 10mm bolts on the bottom -

Pull out the bezel and detach the bulb wiring from the harness via this clip -

Pull back the rubber weather seal and remove the bulb socket. Push down on the wire bulb retainer and swing it to the side and remove the bulb -

Put your new bulb in, replace the retainer and wiring socket along with the rubber weather seal. Plug the wiring harness back in, and bolt the bulb bezel in place. Replace the headlight fairing, and reinstall front fender.  Enjoy.