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    Just of a matter of interest A couple of questions
    Hopefully those that have just got a 2018 model will de able to answer them

    Does the Left hand saddle bag still have the bulge (it was for the earlier RT’s battery placement) but they moved the battery to the front of the 1330 models although they still had the bulge in the saddle bag in the 2016 models
    It means the Left hand saddle bag cannot hold as much as the Right hand one

    Are they still fitting Halogeon bulbs in the Headlights
    Also Have they made it easier access to replace the Left hand side bulbs if fog lights are fitted
    & they are halogen and an owner wants to replace them with Led’s

    Are they still fitting standard bulbs in the rear indicators & reversing lights or do they now fit Led’s

    Are the Mirrors still using those clips to attach them to the Tupperware

    is the Indicator Switch more positive to use/cancel when riding

    is the Horn still weak Many fitted Bad boy horns etc on previous models

    I’m sure others may have more questions to add

    Have yet to see a 2018 RT in the UK yet so I can’t check it out myself
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddieshep999 View Post
    Just of a matter of interest A couple of questions
    Hopefully those that have just got a 2018 model will de able to answer them

    Does the Left hand saddle bag still have the bulge (it was for the earlier RT’s battery placement) but they moved the battery to the front of the 1330 models although they still had the bulge in the saddle bag in the 2016 models I put the bags from my 2012 into my 2018 and they fit the same. I would have to say the right one is bigger
    It means the Left hand saddle bag cannot hold as much as the Right hand one

    Are they still fitting Halogeon bulbs in the Headlights
    Also Have they made it easier access to replace the Left hand side bulbs if fog lights are fitted
    & they are halogen and an owner wants to replace them with Led’s Don't know

    Are they still fitting standard bulbs in the rear indicators & reversing lights or do they now fit Led’s Don't know

    Are the Mirrors still using those clips to attach them to the Tupperware Don't know

    is the Indicator Switch more positive to use/cancel when riding Doesn't fell like it, but still getting used to it.

    is the Horn still weak Many fitted Bad boy horns etc on previous models No, sounds much louder

    I’m sure others may have more questions to add

    Have yet to see a 2018 RT in the UK yet so I can’t check it out myself
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    Left-hand saddlebag bulge: present!
    Halogen bulbs in headlights and foglights? yes
    Access to them remains just as "fun" as ever...
    The mirrors? Order your Magic Mirror kit right now!
    The turnsignal switch works just like my old bikes: just fine!
    And order your Stebel Nautilus horn also!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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