DIY repairs for most of the time and crazy as it may sound, this one gave me a hard time. Once you know how the assembly is put together and where the notches are that hold it in place, its a piece of cake. On the Bajaj Boxer, it was pretty straightforward. Couple of screws to remove and the cover comes right off. However, not the case with Honda. So just outlining a few steps that are needed:
1. Remove the two philips screws on the tail light assembly.
2. Take off the seat as you normally would to access the toolbox/storage bin.
3. Remove the two bolts. Either using a star screwdriver or a box spanner (5/16).
4. Slide the tiny plastic panel outward and away from the seat a little. This should release the locking tabs and then you should be able to lift it out.
5. Use a flat head screwdriver and I would suggest wrapping it with a cloth so as to not dent/break the plastic. Insert it in the gap between the transparent assembly and black housing. Wedge the flathead an gently push down on the screwdriver maybe a couple of inches so as to separate them. You should hear a snap that releases the assembly. Pull out the transparent plastic assembly. There is another red cover that may or may not come along with it. Just a matter to pull it out.
6. The bulb goes only one way in even though the pins may seem to enter the grooves in the bulb socket. Rotate anticlockwise to remove. When replacing, try first with gentle pressure. The bulb may fit in but doesn't want to rotate, then just rotate the bulbs to try the pins in the opposite slots.
Voila you just got the tail light working again. To put back assembly, its the same way in reverse. Wait. that didn't sound right. Just follow the steps 6 - 1. :)
NOTE:: If you are replacing the bulb with the halogen type, ensure you DONOT touch with hands. The last thing you want is the grease/oil from your fingers to smudge the bulb and reduce the life of the bulb.
