Baotian spares anyone?

[uswebbers]

I bought a Piaggio Zip a couple of years ago and loved the whole scooter thing - no sitting in traffic, no extortionate parking fees, etc. Sadly, some little oik also took a liking to my Zip and nicked it So, with the pathetic insurance payout I bought a Baotian retro style for almost a third of the price of my Zip and I have to say I adore it even more! I wish I hadn't bothered spending all that money on a Zip before. The Baotian handles better, drives easier and goes faster too. Only problem is my headlight bulb has blown and the only place I knew of for spares was Trade Imports. If anyone know where I can get a bulb or the whole headlight unit (are they sealed?) please let me know. Thank you!

[hypojam]

you can get those bulbs pretty much anywhere

[Ginger Phil]

Yep, just take your old one into a motor spares shop and ask for a replacemement.

[weeyin]

I was out for the first time in the dark tonight and have notice my full beam shines up into the sky somewhere, any advice??

[Gavin]

weeyin said:

I was out for the first time in the dark tonight and have notice my full beam shines up into the sky somewhere, any advice??

If it's a Baotian BT50-QT9, there is a headlight adjusting bolt directly below the headlamp, stand the scooter with the beam focussed on a wall etc, and adjust as necessary.

[uswebbers]

Ok, so I'm gonna sound like a right dumb broad here, but how do I just get the bulb out to take it anywhere?! The bulb is too big to fit through the hole at the back and yet the headlight unit seems to be sealed in front. I don't want to break the seal unncessarily. Who's changed the bulb before? Do I just need brute strength to break the seal and will this be OK do you think?