Questions about 2018 RTL

[ottawa-rider]

Unless they did away with that in '18.

Exactly, my new 2018 RT does not have the switch to adjust the rear suspension.

When I notice only two switches instead of the four on the 2014, I quickly realized they had moved the "Parking Brake" switch to the handlebar similar to the F3, but I had to think a minute before realizing which one was actually missing. A quick reference to the manual confirmed that the rear suspension is now fully automatic.

However, I quickly realized that the new location of the parking brake switch will require some getting used to, after moving the Spyder a few time in the garage to await the end of winter, I kept looking for the switch in the wrong place.

 

[HankD]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

 

[ARtraveler]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

Thank you. :bowdown::bowdown: You have the ECO mode rant down to a "t."

 

[ottawa-rider]

Yes Eco mode is still there, it was ON when I first started the Spyder, I immediately turned it OFF, and I did not actually ride the Spyder on the street yet.

 

[ahh-cool]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

There is not a 12v plug in the trunk but there is a dual usb.
The ECO is there I tried it, makes me think they are saving fuel by turning off one cylinder

 

[ahh-cool]

Exactly, my new 2018 RT does not have the switch to adjust the rear suspension.

When I notice only two switches instead of the four on the 2014, I quickly realized they had moved the "Parking Brake" switch to the handlebar similar to the F3, but I had to think a minute before realizing which one was actually missing. A quick reference to the manual confirmed that the rear suspension is now fully automatic.

However, I quickly realized that the new location of the parking brake switch will require some getting used to, after moving the Spyder a few time in the garage to await the end of winter, I kept looking for the switch in the wrong place.

I keep turning on the heater expecting the parking brake to release or my frunk to open

 

[ahh-cool]

How did the mounts and box work out?

Was the bike smoother in regards to cornering on the ride home?

I installed the box last night in the dark. looks good I think
The ride home was good. Still getting used to the new Spyder.
Again I want to thank you for all the help

 

[ahh-cool]

Do you guys have a vibration, probably from the belt with the 1330 engine. I'm getting a vibration about 72 MPH.
I built an idler pulley for my 2012 so I didn't have the vibration

 

[Easy Rider]

Do you guys have a vibration, probably from the belt with the 1330 engine. I'm getting a vibration about 72 MPH.

No but I rarely go that fast.

And....over the years, I've learned to ignore minor noises and vibrations.
If it is minor, it almost NEVER is a real problem.

 

[meerkat]

2018 RT

Also you can't get a CB on the RT , it won't work . I wonder if you could connect a hand held CB to your head set ?pps:pps: They also told me that I had to get a Sena 20S for communication with my wife , so I did and it works o.k. They also had to order a new cord to get the GPS, telephone, and weather to work. People told me not to buy a new model because of all the new bugs , but I didn't listen .

 

[Bob Denman]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

They did NOT get rid of the 12 volt plug in the trunk: mine has one! nojoke
My dealer installed a light in the top trunk, and I saw where it plugged in...

 

[ottawa-rider]

They did NOT get rid of the 12 volt plug in the trunk: mine has one! nojoke
My dealer installed a light in the top trunk, and I saw where it plugged in...

Weird, with mine the round 12 volt plug is replaced by a dual USB connector.

Unless it only the USB connector that the dealer would have inserted, I'll have to check more closely.

 

[Flamewinger]

Also you can't get a CB on the RT , it won't work . I wonder if you could connect a hand held CB to your head set ?pps:pps: They also told me that I had to get a Sena 20S for communication with my wife , so I did and it works o.k. They also had to order a new cord to get the GPS, telephone, and weather to work. People told me not to buy a new model because of all the new bugs , but I didn't listen .

I plan on using a Midland Handheld CB with Sena SR10 Bluetooth adapter. I'll mount it to the center of the bars and the SR10 close to where I can touch the PTT button. I use a Uclear AMP Plus bluetooth headset and I use the cable that came with the phone or you can get a short cord from Lamonster.

 

[ahh-cool]

Weird, with mine the round 12 volt plug is replaced by a dual USB connector.

Unless it only the USB connector that the dealer would have inserted, I'll have to check more closely.

Mine also

 

[HankD]

Weird, with mine the round 12 volt plug is replaced by a dual USB connector.

Unless it only the USB connector that the dealer would have inserted, I'll have to check more closely.

Very strange that some 2018 RT's come with a 12V plug in the trunk and some come with a dual USB....:dontknow:

 

[Flamewinger]

Very strange that some 2018 RT's come with a 12V plug in the trunk and some come with a dual USB....:dontknow:

Mine has the dual USB.

 

[Easy Rider]

Mine has the dual USB.

Is it possible that the dual USB connectors are an "adapter" that is plugged into a regular 12 V socket ??
An additional provided "accessory" on some models or in some markets ??

 

[ottawa-rider]

Is it possible that the dual USB connectors are an "adapter" that is plugged into a regular 12 V socket ??
An additional provided "accessory" on some models or in some markets ??

I pondered the same thing in my post from last night, even thinking that it might be from my dealer.

I just went out to the garage to check on my machine, the USB connector is build in, no way to pull it out and I also noticed that the cover has two tabs that fit perfectly in the slots of the connector, so it is made to be that way.

 

[ahh-cool]

Is it possible that the dual USB connectors are an "adapter" that is plugged into a regular 12 V socket ??
An additional provided "accessory" on some models or in some markets ??

On the R/H side of the trunk is a hole with a rubber plug. Maybe some of them have a 12V connector there. Mine has a dual USB on the L/H side