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      01-16-2014, 01:37 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by bimmeric View Post
Yeah, it could be a little daunting when you have a big hand. What I did was remove the two front wheels so I'll have enough working space. And yes, be careful not to touch the bulbs. I didn't use gloves because I did not want to lose my feel when inserting the bulbs. You could easily lose your grip on the bulb when navigating your hand into that tight compartment.

What really worked for me was using my pointy and middle fingers to hold and position the bulb. I practiced removing/installing using the factory bulb. Once you get the feel of it, then you'll know it's time to put in the new bulb. And when everything's said and done, you might end up with a few scrapes or bruises on your hand.
Ya, I have a big hand, so it was a bit tight. You may be on to it with removing the tire for more space. My wrist was right up against it. I may have to try that. It could also have been me being a chicken about it!
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