Off to France - do I need to adjust my headlights?

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Off to France - do I need to adjust my headlights?

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Taking my 2016 R1200RT to France in a few days - will I need to adjust my headlights or buy deflectors?

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Re: Off to France - do I need to adjust my headlights?

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I don't think so

UK headlights used to kick up to the left but I don't believe the RT does

Easy way to check is to park it in front or a wall about a metre away and see if it kicks up to the left
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Re: Off to France - do I need to adjust my headlights?

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I didn't and nobody flashed me,never lit up the other side of the road either(as apposed to our kerb)Also a 16 plate :thumb:
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Re: Off to France - do I need to adjust my headlights?

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No - the headlight dips down and not to the side like older ones used too
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