[douglas tuck]

i love my 250R 2008 but have 2 issues. to change a headlight globe & fill radiator, do i really have to take half the bloody body panels off?
i would greatly appreciate some advice

 

[Blue Ghost]

If you have small hands you can reach up underneath and change out the headlight bulbs. However doing it blind can be a challenge trying to clip in the bulb and putting the boots back on.
Adding coolant to the radiator can be done with a flexible funnel, once again however, doing it blind can lead to unwanted spillage. In both cases removal of the right side fairing makes it easier.

 

[douglas tuck]

Thanks blue ghost

Many thanks indeed for the response and it is much appreciated. Being lazy will probably result in me trying to do it blind. I'll cut off 2 fingers if it will help get in there but after much cursing will land up taking off the body parts. At least now I know that I am not just being plain stupid.

When I bought the bike I spent 2 days searching for the fuel gauge and eventually couldn't take it anymore and called the guy I bought it from who informed me that sorry....true....it simply doesn't have one! These folks in the east can be odd at times I tell you.

Thanks Blue Ghost for your time and effort!!!!:thumb: