How Solid are the mounts, Can you push down on the front end of the armrests without them flexing or breaking loose?
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
IBA 70020
I installed mine 3 weeks ago... the install was a pretty basic job just requiring the rear body panel, passenger backrest and armrest/speaker side panels be removed. The only part that is replaced is the soft cushion part on top of the armrest/speaker panel. If you have a stock passenger backrest it's a real simple job...but if you have a custom seat, I have an Ultimate, it may require some additional work so that the seat lines up flush with the back wall of the trunk. (otherwise there will be a 1/4" to 1/2" gap)
Excellent build quality with little to no flex when pressing down on the front of the armrests. Both armrests flip-up and can remain in either the up or down position while on the road.
The wife loves them think the added cushion that the Ultimate seat provides raises her up high enough to not poise a height problem for her.
Last edited by Merlot2015; 02-08-2018 at 10:13 AM.
2015 RT-S Special Series BajaRons bar w/heim links, Spyderpops bumpskid, Lamonster's - Dual power plate w/gps swivel, NBV pegs, IPS lidlox & key cover, Spyder cuff w/holder, Perf cat-delete pipe w/ BC Thunder QQ baffle, Ultra brt LED fog & headlights. TricLED safety bundle & Wide Vu, Stebel horn, Akrapovic sport exhaust, Ultimate Croc inlay seat, BRP passenger armrests, BRP air scoop, ISCI handbrake, 23" vent windshield, Garmin 595 GPS w/Kradellock, Magic mirrors.
I installed mine 3 weeks ago... the install was a pretty basic job just requiring the rear body panel, passenger backrest and armrest/speaker side panels be removed. The only part that is replaced is the soft cushion part on top of the armrest/speaker panel. If you have a stock passenger backrest it's a real simple job...but if you have a custom seat, I have an Ultimate, it may require some additional work so that the seat lines up flush with the back wall of the trunk. (otherwise there will be a 1/4" to 1/2" gap)
Excellent build quality with little to no flex when pressing down on the from of the armrests. Both armrests flip-up and can remain in either the up or down position while on the road.
The wife loves them think the added cushion that the Ultimate seat provides raises her up high enough to not poise a height problem for her.
Thanks for the review.
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
I just paid $400 cdn ( Im in B.C.) plus taxes for my set. I have not put them on, as the bike is put away for the winter.
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
I installed mine 3 weeks ago... the install was a pretty basic job just requiring the rear body panel, passenger backrest and armrest/speaker side panels be removed. The only part that is replaced is the soft cushion part on top of the armrest/speaker panel. If you have a stock passenger backrest it's a real simple job...but if you have a custom seat, I have an Ultimate, it may require some additional work so that the seat lines up flush with the back wall of the trunk. (otherwise there will be a 1/4" to 1/2" gap)
Excellent build quality with little to no flex when pressing down on the front of the armrests. Both armrests flip-up and can remain in either the up or down position while on the road.
The wife loves them think the added cushion that the Ultimate seat provides raises her up high enough to not poise a height problem for her.
Hoping you can help here. I just got my new ultimate seat and passenger backrest today but the passenger backrest is not fitting - as I also have the BRP armrests. What did you have to do to get this combination to work. I've fiddled for the last couple of hours to no avail.
Hi Reed, I think I can help...this is what I did to eliminate the gap.
#1 - I used a hot knife to reduce the width of the anchor by approx 1/2”.
#2 - I cut away the excess seat molding material and shaped it to fit snugly into the anchor assembly.
Installed my armrests Wensday and wife likes.them.so far. I went for a short ride yesterday and twice the armrests would flip up when going 70 MPh. Not a big deal. Armrests are fairly straight forward to install.
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
Installed my armrests Wensday and wife likes.them.so far. I went for a short ride yesterday and twice the armrests would flip up when going 70 MPh. Not a big deal. Armrests are fairly straight forward to install.
I took my time, about 1.5 hrs. My swollen ankle kept me in check. You will notice there are 2 different bolt lengths. Installation instructions could.have better pics, but the install is pretty straightforward. Good luck. Bruce
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
Can Am armrests
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Originally Posted by MikeT
think the added cushion that the Ultimate seat provides raises her up high enough to not poise a height problem for her.
2015 RT-S Special Series BajaRons bar w/heim links, Spyderpops bumpskid, Lamonster's - Dual power plate w/gps swivel, NBV pegs, IPS lidlox & key cover, Spyder cuff w/holder, Perf cat-delete pipe w/ BC Thunder QQ baffle, Ultra brt LED fog & headlights. TricLED safety bundle & Wide Vu, Stebel horn, Akrapovic sport exhaust, Ultimate Croc inlay seat, BRP passenger armrests, BRP air scoop, ISCI handbrake, 23" vent windshield, Garmin 595 GPS w/Kradellock, Magic mirrors.
