I’m putting in an offer on a new ‘20 RTL tomorrow. Hopefully the dealer and I will find a way to agree. I will be confirming the brake and panel recalls have been handled before delivery.
What are the first 3 accessories/mods I should add?
Not many out there yet, LaMonster has three so far. My first is passenger arm rests, two up riding, gotta have them and only BRP has them at this time. Another thing is the brake pedal, that needs a good after market to bring it back some and make it wider. I think there is something out there to make it wider, but to bring it back for the for the less than tall guy, not there yet. I also had the short reach bars installed, for me, a good choice.
Bajaron sway bar. Car tires. Front Auxiliary light. All three have made an amazing difference on mine. Not to mention the driver's backrest. But you said 3!!
There aren't many aftermarket accessories available yet.
Here's what I got on mine:
Backrest: OEM. Very satisfied with it, it is adjustable so it needs to be set for your needs
GPS Mount: OEM, I transferred my Garmin 590 from my old Spyder onto the new mount.
Trunk Rack: OEM. Not bad. It looks good, but I think I would have liked the show chrome better.
Accessory Light: OEM. There aren't a lot of aftermarket LED lights available yet. The light comes on with the ignition. This leaves me with a plastic cover instead of a switch on the control panel. Not really a problem, except it upsets my OCD something terrible.
Tires: I had a set of car tires and had them put on the new bike. Consider wearing out the crappy Kendas, then get better tires.
Sway Bar: I just had the RonBar installed. An improvement to the handling, but right out of the crate, the 2020 RTL handles quite well. The RonBar makes it MORE quite well.
HeliBars: Infinite adjustable handlebars for the best ergonomics.
I'd like a bumpskid, but there don't seem to be any available yet. I'll install one if I can find it, hopefully with perimeter lights.
I want to light up the fender and bag reflectors. The fender lights are available now, but I want to wait until I can get both so the bike doesn't look lopsided.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
IBA #47122
2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
Driver’s backrest, passenger armrests, auxiliary lights, Providence RAM ball mount for handlebar so I can carry a cup of coffee. 6” lightning cable for my iPhone in the glovebox, Hopnel dashboard bag so I have a place to store my glasses, and I moved my old Hopnel saddlebag and trunk bags from my last bike.
2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
Nothing but gas. I always say ride the bike and see what you need to make it to your liking. Don't fall into the hype of what everyone else thinks it needs, as you know how you will ride the bike. But like everyone else, that is just my personal opinion.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
I’m putting in an offer on a new ‘20 RTL tomorrow. Hopefully the dealer and I will find a way to agree. I will be confirming the brake and panel recalls have been handled before delivery.
What are the first 3 accessories/mods I should add?
Agree with all above especially putting few miles on it before you commit to any mods.
Then....
#1 laser alignment
#2 sway bar
#3 car tires on all wheels
Then....you'll feel like its a totally different ride
Spyderpops has lights and Lamonster have some things already
4" Stubby antenna, Dual arm LEDs Fender LEDs, Back Rest, Luggage Rack, Run, Brake and Strobe for top case, Mirror LEDs,Back Off decal on mud flap, reciptal for Battery Tender and Heated Gear, mirror LEDs that stay on or work with blinkers, GPS, side bag red LEDs, Top cuff with Ram Ball phone holder And USB power, Top cuff with drink holder and passenger cup holder. Also grilles in front of radiators, also spyclops. Garmin 595 GPS, Freedom windshield. Also glove box console And trunk wrap in carbon fiber from wrap my spyder. BRP comfort seat. added garage opener with rocker switch in center console to match other switches. And I have added Elka stage 2 shocks.
I’m putting in an offer on a new ‘20 RTL tomorrow. Hopefully the dealer and I will find a way to agree. I will be confirming the brake and panel recalls have been handled before delivery.
What are the first 3 accessories/mods I should add?
You need 3 to 5 accessories most likely, All are found on BRP's website
Will you be riding two up or solo mostly?
I think when I am just ryding around town I will remove the RT top case and install the RT rear panel. it looks so cool/similar to the F3 limited series.
For all riding I have found the back rest to be the biggest improvement to riding.
Will you be taking long trips, or just local?
If it will be for riding to events or criss-crossing across America, then by all means get the trailer hitch and either the rt622 trailer or the new freedom trailer.
Is Flatrock Newfoundland and Labrador Canada where you live? Then by all means get the heated seats, and definitely the Garmin GPS, absolutely a must, the best!
Once you have ridden her, you can decide to add Baja Rons SwayBarI know I will try to go to an event where it can be put on right there.
Also will get an alignment as well from a Spyderlover sponsor Squared Away and also check here to see how other riders tires are wearing. And if they saw an improvement after the alignment.
Please, mandatory during this pandemic that you must share what beautiful machine you ended up with
rooting for you to get an exceptional fair deal.
They ( the dealership) will try to sell you stuff in the final phase of the deal, cost of installing above accessories, warranty, fun protection and service plans. Call me if you have trouble getting the fun protection, I know someone who will sell it to you for the price of gas!
the best upgrade on my 19 RTL was the belt tensioner. It made my ride so much smoother which reduced rider fatigue on the long distance rides, at least for me it did. the other important upgrade were LED lights and power for my phone on the handle bars. Everything is ok, but not essential in my book. Chris
"Also will get an alignment as well from a Spyderlover sponsor Squared Away '
having a laser alignment done by Squared Away in Sun City West next weekend.
From Spyderpops
2020-UP CAN AM SPYDER RT BAD BOY HORN KIT FOR THE SOUND OF SAFETY (SPY403)
F3T/LIMITED & 2020 RT TOP CASE LUGGAGE RACK (SATIN BLACK OR CHROME)
F3T/LTD & 2020-RT W/TOP CASE ULTRAGARD HALF COVER
From EBay
Spyder2go and Drink2go cup holders
From CANAMSPYDERACCESSORIES
RT Trailer Hitch 2018-2020 WITH Plug and Play Harness
Spyder Key Holder
That’s probably enough farkle to start with.
MWO (Ret'd) SJ Barnes
‘20 RTL Stone Grey
named Britannia in honour of EE Doc Smith’s
Grey Lensman’s ship.
Farkles:
Bestem Carplay
canamsypderaccessories hitch and wiring harness,
showchrome trunk rack,
12v AND dual USB direct to battery in the frunk,
dual USB switched in the blank console switch spot (parasites the power off the seat heater switch),
frunk lid organizer,
trunk organizer,
showchrome rider backrest,
ryder and passenger cup holders,
ram mount for the iPad mini I use for GPS
quadlock phone mount
Nautilus horn
Data blocker on the glove box USB
Big Bike Parts highway pegs
Spyderzone dash pouch
Convex mirrors
‘20 Ryker 900 (my wife’s ryde)
Farkles
Slingmods fwd/rev ‘suicide shifter’
frunk organizer
dual horn
Max mount
Rear seat with tall back rest (not mounted)
Ryder backrest (not mounted)
Side bag
Top bag
top bag makes a good backrest. Will swap on the rear seat if she ever wants to 2up