Newbie accessory questions

[mickeydo]

Hi, just traded my Sportster and some cash for a 2009 Spyder GS. Had the wife on a ride and she wants a backrest. I have searched but only came up with the Smoothspyder model which looks great but at close to 500 bucks is a bit steep - any other suggestions? A suitable gently used backrest would do also. I will be getting the Rivco risers set which many forum members like and am looking into the BajaRon swaybar. I am no gearhead but was able to do my own basic maintenance on the Sportster so I think I should be able to handle the installation on these accessories. Any advice would be appreciated (I am not missing the Sportster!).

[Jarred]

Check the sponsors of this page. Corbin, Ultimate have back rests cheaper than Can Am. Just make sure u get the right back for your year and model.
And if u get non Can Am, u may have to do some cutting so they fit.
‘Congrats and good luck.

[ARtraveler]

They got you covered. and

[JerryB]

Hi mickeydo,

Re: the Smoothspyder model

I have an '08 Spyder; almost exactly what you have.

I bought a used Smoothspyder model & it would not fit because I have a Corbin seat. The Corbin seat is quite wider than the factory seat.

I eventually sold it for what I paid for it.

Put a WANTED ad in the classifieds; you just might find one.

Best of luck,

Jerry Baumchen

[Edmunq1337]

I have the ‘08 gs and just put
on the rivco handle bar risers today. Watch out how they have the oarts labled. I installed what they labled as the left side, after i un wrapped what was labled as the rigjt side.. i had to take completly apart the left side again and put
on the correct riser. Sucked cause the reverse cable is a bish. It came with the backrest wind shield and air delectors already.

[mickeydo]

Thanks for all the input, I will heed the advice given. Should anyone have any additional suggestions for a suitable 2009 GS passenger backrest please let me know.

[Dubliner]

Thanks for all the input, I will heed the advice given. Should anyone have any additional suggestions for a suitable 2009 GS passenger backrest please let me know.

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