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Which armrest? BRP flipup or Show Chrome swing out? I know the BRPs are more expensive, are they worth it?
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I have the show Chrome swingout armrest. I would say go with the flip up ones by BRP or one of the other makers. Show Chrome ones are always coming lose and swing out. Just my Opinion and experience with the SC armrest.
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I have Brp style and think it’s better because it locks wife in good
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I vote for BRP arm rests. They work well and look good.
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Been looking at the Diamond R armrest, chrome tube version. I like how they can fold against the passenger backest when not in use, and Gloria likes the idea of the longer padded portion that supports her whole arm. They have different supports and other accessories on thier website, too. https://diamondraccessories.com/ Does anyone have experience with these?
2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited, 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100
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2018 RT Limited , Got one, on, then off then on until Gloria decides if she likes it or not. blue
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My wife loves the BRP armrest.
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I have the Diamond, once you get the tight enough not swing out on their own they are pretty good. And you can fold them in when riding solo. My only complaint is I have the chrome ones and despite only have 4000 miles of 99.6% dry riding and garage stored they rusting a bit. I'm considering the BRP option.
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Originally Posted by sandylolee
Which armrest? BRP flipup or Show Chrome swing out? I know the BRPs are more expensive, are they worth it?
I have the BRP armrests. Since my wiffe has been known to cat nap while ryding these are safer than the swing out and easy to install.
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I have the BRP armsrests. I like the fact they move up instead of out. Wife seems happy with them (feeling more secure in seat) as well.
As with most things, I didn't attempt installation myself, so I can't comment on how easy or difficult it was.
2016 RTL "Boris"
Foam Grips
Utopia Backrest
BRP Passenger armrests
Bajaron sway bar
LED Bumpskid w/remote
Belt guard
BRT rear lighting w/strobe
High mount BRT w/strobe
Dual a-arm LEDs w/turn signals
Multicolor underground Halo lighting
LED headlights and foglights
FOBO TPMS
Techgripper phone holder
Lidlox
Dual USB with voltmeter
Dakota Digital Compass/Clock/Altimeter/Temperature Gauge
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General Altimax RT43 215/60R15 - Rear
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Originally Posted by ludwig12of45
I have the BRP armsrests. I like the fact they move up instead of out. Wife seems happy with them (feeling more secure in seat) as well.
As with most things, I didn't attempt installation myself, so I can't comment on how easy or difficult it was.
Pretty darn easy
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I have the Diamond armrest in black. Wife loves them and I like them when I am in the rear seat. He is doing away with the chrome ones I believe as they are too hard to keep clean and rust free.
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Ray B.
These are the states I have driven my Spyder Rt Limited too.
Mudflap -- Walmart
Tricled Headlights and Fog lights -- valueaccessories.comRimsavers -- RimBladesUSA.com
Showchrome Tiregard (TPMS) -- motorcycleid.com
Front and side grilles -- CanAmSpyderAccessories
Passenger arm rest -- Diamond R Accessories
Rear axle caps -- Lamonster
Magic Mirrors -- Lamonster
Yellow and red running and blinker lights on fender --Show Chrome
TRUNK-MOUNTED, DOUBLE FLAG HOLDER -- Rivco
Rear Brake light for trunk -- Custom Dynamics
Bumpskid w/led lights -- Spyderpops
Seat cushion -- Airhawk
Cup holders -- Drink2Go
Ultragard-4-457BK-Black-Cover-Spyder -- Big Bike Parts
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I vote for the BRP armrest. 2 reasonS: One my wife likes how they make her feel she is strapped in and secure. She too does have a tend to nap on long day rides. She also likes the idea of folding up and sliding off the bike rather then having to slide forward and into the seat. The second is storage. I have put my helmet on the passenger seat with the armrest down. The helmet can’t slide off the seat. If i do a long ride I can also put a bag between the rests and it is secure with a motorcycle net. Just remember to fold them up when getting on. They are pretty stout but i wouldn’t wan to put 150 lbs pushing directly down on them.
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Originally Posted by ozarkryder
Been looking at the Diamond R armrest, chrome tube version. I like how they can fold against the passenger backest when not in use, and Gloria likes the idea of the longer padded portion that supports her whole arm. They have different supports and other accessories on thier website, too. https://diamondraccessories.com/ Does anyone have experience with these?
I had the Diamond R on my venture, they did get lose
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My wife loves the BRP armrests. And ditto all the comments about them above, I did do my own install.
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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
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I have the BRP armrest. Better half likes them for reasons already stated. I personally wish they were a little longer for more support.
2014 Spyder RT Limited SE6
BRP Tri Axis Adjustable Handlebars
BRP Adjustable Wind Deflectors
BRP RT Passenger Armrest
BRP Driver's Backrest
BRP Travel Cover
Baja Ron Swaybar
SpyderPops KOTTS
SpyderPops Bump Skid
Lamonster NVB Highway Brackets w/ Gripper Pegs
Lamonster LED Headlights & Fog Lights
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake Light
Show Chrome 7.5 inch Spiral Antenna
SpyderFlap Mud Guard
Helmetlok w/ T-Bar Extension
Hopnel 5PC Luggage Set
Airhawk R Seat Cushion
Rivco Dual Flag Mount
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I have the Show Chrome purchased from Ultimate Seats. I also had Ultimate change the padded armrests for ones that match the color of my Ultimate seat at an additional $50. My bride likes the ability to rest her arms and feels more secure and comfy.
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My wife swears by the diamond arm rests. Loves that they are longer and has a leather pouch attached for her to store her stuff. She can pull them in when she needs them. ALSO you can tighten the screws to give it more tension so they don't swing very easy. I like them for the fact when she is not with me I can fold them into the back of the seat. If I bought another RT I would install these same ones again.
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