F3 Backrest ? worth getting

[Lastchance]

I've always had backrests on my motorcycles and found it helped with comfort, but on my F3 I find it pretty comfortable as is, question is does a backrest make it any better or worth the purchase, I'm 5'8" and run stock position bars and pegs ???

[Capt. Bob]

I've always had backrests on my motorcycles and found it helped with comfort, but on my F3 I find it pretty comfortable as is, question is does a backrest make it any better or worth the purchase, I'm 5'8" and run stock position bars and pegs ???

Interesting that you ask this question. I just installed a Spyder backrest on my F3-S yesterday afternoon. I have a bit of a funky back and left hip. The backrest makes the F3 significantly more comfortable for me because it takes off the pressure to maintain proper body alignment with my back and abdominal muscles fairly exclusively. I used the #3 foot peg setting for my 5'7" frame (used to be 5'8" before gravity set in) and installed some Spyderpops foam grip covers to enlarge the grips so that I can maintain a light touch on the handlebars. My neighbor who was helping me install the BRP backrest yesterday took my Spyder for a short spin around the neighborhood and commented how much nicer the ride felt to him with the backrest.

The backrest allows me to maintain an even lighter touch on the handlebars which in turn is allowing more precision in my steering inputs because I don't have to use the handlebars for support. For me, the backrest on my Spyder and another trike I own are a must have item. The installation is about a 20 minute job and is very simple for the BRP sourced backrest. The only downside is that BRP is very proud of those simple backrests with what seem to me very high prices for the piece. I found my best price from Mosites Motorsports in PA and excellent/fast service from Don, their Ebay sales coordinator.

[murphybrown]

Backrest was part of list of must haves on my F3. I also am 5'8". Wait correction I've settled only 5'7" now ... Since I enjoy long days of ryding the backrest was a must have for me. You have to do what works best for you...

[Lastchance]

Backrest was part of list of must haves on my F3. I also am 5'8". Wait correction I've settled only 5'7" now ... Since I enjoy long days of ryding the backrest was a must have for me. You have to do what works best for you...

Ok I have to admit last time checked that 5'8" was right after high school at 72 I'm sure I'm getting down there, Thanks for the Posts

[SPYD3R]

on long, and even some short rides, it's a MUST....
makes a world of difference when you can push back and relax with the back-rest... i wouldn't go without it....
jmo
SPYD3R

[smokedtires]

Dang it would have to ask a question with so many positive responses, now you got me looking in my wallet again! I've never had a backrest on any of my bikes. Maybe I've really been missing out.

[ARtraveler]

Listen to the "force" Luke...the backrest is calling...calling...calling...

[Bob Denman]

I added BRP's backrest to my RT, before heading out to SpyderFest this year.
I found that it gave me the ability to "stabilize" myself in unsettling conditions.
Heavy crosswinds, turbulence behind big trucks, rough and choppy road surfaces...
I found it easier to stay planted in the saddle!

[Tango]

What the Captain said. As well as everyone else. The stock BRP one is a large one. Tom

[Steven Young]

I got the Driver Back Rest for my new F3 LMTD. OMG it's like having a Lazy Boy chair 👍
I would classify it as a Must Have..😜 I got the BRP one ....

Broke but comfy...

[SpyderHands]

All I will say at this point is, SHOULD you decide to add a backrest to your F3, do NOT even consider BRP's stock backrests.

Instead, do what we and many others have done.

Go straight to http://www.smoothspyder.com and order the DUAL BACKREST for your F3.

We just got it about a month ago and I will say, it is quite the addition.

You will love it.

[Steven Young]

All I will say at this point is, SHOULD you decide to add a backrest to your F3, do NOT even consider BRP's stock backrests.

Instead, do what we and many others have done.

Go straight to http://www.smoothspyder.com and order the DUAL BACKREST for your F3.

We just got it about a month ago and I will say, it is quite the addition.

You will love it.

Darn you SpyderHands....That's a Much better back rest! (Selling my BRP one to my friend)
and just ordered the Smoothspyder Dual

PS - Holy Fast Fingures.... It took 12 minutes to get a Tracking number and confirmation email !

[zuni]

All I will say at this point is, SHOULD you decide to add a backrest to your F3, do NOT even consider BRP's stock backrests.

Instead, do what we and many others have done.

Go straight to http://www.smoothspyder.com and order the DUAL BACKREST for your F3.

We just got it about a month ago and I will say, it is quite the addition.

You will love it.

Ditto!!! Picked up our F3 last year and the BRP backrest was back ordered. got real lucky and saw Jim's backrest in Daytona during bike week. Tuesday I called and canceled the OEM unit and waiting (impatiently) until Jim made the finishing touches and started production. SOOOOOOOOOOOO glad I got it!

CJ JAX

[al0vely]

Aww smoothspyder.com backrest will not work for the F3L.

[Mikind7]

All I will say at this point is, SHOULD you decide to add a backrest to your F3, do NOT even consider BRP's stock backrests.

Instead, do what we and many others have done.

Go straight to http://www.smoothspyder.com and order the DUAL BACKREST for your F3.

We just got it about a month ago and I will say, it is quite the addition.

You will love it.

Agreed!!!

[Copperman]

Aww smoothspyder.com backrest will not work for the F3L.

If you think you're keeping the OEM seat and wanting a backrest, look at Ultimate Seats. They make an aftermarket backrest for the F3L. They don't make a seat, just the backrest. I assume it fits the F3 Limited.

http://ultimateseats.ca/can-am-spyde...ver%20backrest

[Mikearmentano]

I've always had backrests on my motorcycles and found it helped with comfort, but on my F3 I find it pretty comfortable as is, question is does a backrest make it any better or worth the purchase, I'm 5'8" and run stock position bars and pegs ???

Significantly more comfortable for me.

[JKMSPYDER]

I had a backrest on my first Spyder, an ST-S. As soon as I purchased my F3-S, the first farkle I ordered was a SmoothSpyder backrest. I ride 90% of the time solo, but when my wife wants to ride, I can move it back for her. I would never be without a backrest.

[Steven Young]

Aww smoothspyder.com backrest will not work for the F3L.

Just got off the phone with Jim at Smoothspyder. The backrest DOES Indeed fit my 2016
F3 Limited.

[capt.jim]

Aww smoothspyder.com backrest will not work for the F3L.

The Dual mode Backrest will fit the T and LTD. models also.F-3 LTD.jpgF-3 LTD..jpg

[SpyderHands]

It seems like Capt. Jim designed a nice dual purpose backrest. I think it is me but I don't find the support brackets to be as attractive in the solo rider position. Additionally, if one uses the Smoothspyder backrest for the passenger, then the rider will be without back support and I guess would have to purchase a factory backrest? These observations are given with what I hope people sense is a light touch because Smoothspyder is a kind supporter of this site and we need to encourage further development of factory and/or aftermarket parts developers to improve upon an already great product.

Well, when my wife is in the passenger position, I love that SHE is my backrest.

I definitely so agree with needing to be an encouragement to the manufacturers to improve their products. AND, I'd like to add them needing to improve their prices too.

[Ron2andia]

Agreed!!!

I second that!

[bigwhammy]

I second that!

I have been using BRP driver and passenger back rests for 12 months on F3S.
wife and I love them. The drivers one has some adjustment and folds forward to allow the passenger to get on. But there is only room between both for a small medium frame person to sit on the passenger seat.
I am 5'9 and love the short reach handle bars. If I was short of funds I would buy the bars before a backrest. The bars allow me to really enjoy the long distance ride.

[al0vely]

Just got off the phone with Jim at Smoothspyder. The backrest DOES Indeed fit my 2016
F3 Limited.

I emailed them after I posted the comment and they said it would work. The website said it didn't fit.

[SpyderHands]

I emailed them after I posted the comment and they said it would work. The website said it didn't fit.