Fable of the 2020 RT Handlebar

[japgen]

They are definitely not the attitude bars. MRH indicates that they are stock F3 bars. It's my understanding that the attitude bars interfere with the console. Raising (rotating) the Reduced Reach bar isn't an option for me -- it does get them further away, but elevates the hands like ape hangers. I've learned that the best angle for my forearms is parallel to the ground.

Not sure what you mean by "interfere with the console". I installed the F3 Attitude bars (see post earlier in this thread), and they do not interfere with anything. For me, they were the perfect fit. I had tried the RT "short reach" bars but they were far too close for comfort.

[bikerbillone]

Buttersmooth said: They are definitely not the attitude bars. MRH indicates that they are stock F3 bars. It's my understanding that the attitude bars interfere with the console. Raising (rotating) the Reduced Reach bar isn't an option for me -- it does get them further away, but elevates the hands like ape hangers. I've learned that the best angle for my forearms is parallel to the ground.

BikerBill said: So much nomenclature, if I change bars, guess I need to see them, touch them, so I know what to order. I thought I had the attitude bars all figured out, but maybe I don't. Or really, am I over thinking this thing, I have a tendency to do that.

[ButterSmooth]

One of the problems with learning from the forum is that most posts (mine included) don't always list the year and model of the subject bike. So, I don't know which particular bike had issues with the console/attitude bar interference, but I know I read it here and filed it away in one of the many dusty corners of my brain. I also remember that the post in question said they would only work (on the subject bike) with risers. I both over-think and over-read about subjects of interest and I'm not sure that helps. I'm going to put my year/model in my signature and hope that helps. I'm also going to start looking at signatures for year/model information, so I can dismiss details that aren't applicable to my 2020RT.

Here is a clip from the post, that I saved:
"Ok, there are 5 available for the F3:
Position 3, stock
Short reach
Long reach,
Attitude
Drag
The drag and attitude (buckhorn) won’t fit the RT without risers. They hit the dash. I haven’t tried them yet. As I learn stuff, I’ll post stuff. Joe"

[bikerbillone]

ButterSmooth, excellent post, all true. Good info on the bars.

[MONK]

The 2020 and 2021 RT and RT Limited have an identical dash/steering column/etc. If something fits one, it will fit the other. Per jetfixer (who has Attitude bars installed on his 2020 RTL), they fit w/o add'l modifications. I haven't tried it myself because I have a 2018 but I don't doubt him.

[ButterSmooth]

Smoak's take on the bars, somewhere in the middle of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRBY...TheSmoaksVlogs

[Dikicep9]

I have tried three different handlebars on my 2020 RT and I have finally found the right one. A member here generously sent me his F3 handlebar (Thank you JP58). This is the story of Goldilocks and the handlebars.

The stock 2020 RT handlebar was a tad too far
The short reach handlebar was way too close
The F3 handlebar was just right

Was the answer for me. I have dinosaur arms and am only 5 ft. tall, so my reach is diminished on the 2020 RT Ltd (not so on my 2012 RT). My 1st order of business after purchase was to speak to Joan (Lady Lamonster) and ask for advice. She steered me in the right direction. Bought the handlebar riser. Wonderful hubs installed it. Perfection!! Bought the brake riser as well. More Perfection! Lamonster's Garage is my "go to" for all things Spyder. Glad u found a fix.

[ButterSmooth]

... Bought the brake riser as well. More Perfection! Lamonster's Garage is my "go to" for all things Spyder. Glad u found a fix.

I'm going to look for that extension right now. Your dinosaur arms are matched by my inverse T-rex legs, and I always feel like I'm at complete extension to apply the brakes. Thanks for the pointer.

[MONK]

Smoak's take on the bars, somewhere in the middle of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRBY...TheSmoaksVlogs

All I heard him say was something about having to clip a zip tie on the right side of the F3T/L if you add the short reach bars. He didn't mention the Attitude bars on either the F3 or RT.

[BigJohn]

I have just the opposite problem as most of you. I have a 2020 RT and I'm 6'3" with long arms. When I turn my bars all the way in either direction, the grips hip my thighs before I hit the "lock". Also, the bars are about 2" to low for comfortable riding. So, I need bars with a 2" rise and no pullback at all. Is there such an animal or will I have to spring for a pair of "Heli Bars"?--and they ain't cheap!!!!

[cptjam]

Use stock bars and Lamont’s riser.

[Copperman]

The 2020 and 2021 RT and RT Limited have an identical dash/steering column/etc. If something fits one, it will fit the other. Per jetfixer (who has Attitude bars installed on his 2020 RTL), they fit w/o add'l modifications. I haven't tried it myself because I have a 2018 but I don't doubt him.

I have the F3 "Long Reach" bars on my 2020 RT Limited. I see you're looking to upgrade to a 2020 or 2021 RT. I'll be in Maggie Valley next week for the rally and staying across the street at the Quality Inn. Look me up, or send me a PM, and check them out.

[MRH]

I have the F3 "Long Reach" bars on my 2020 RT Limited. I see you're looking to upgrade to a 2020 or 2021 RT. I'll be in Maggie Valley next week for the rally and staying across the street at the Quality Inn. Look me up, or send me a PM, and check them out.

Thanks for the invite, but I won't be ale to make the rally. Have a blast!

[ButterSmooth]

First off, thank you for comfirming that the reduced reach bars will also likely be too close for me.

From what I can tell, that part number is for the stock F3 bars. I found this link for the F3 after I made my post that seemed helpful and makes me think that the 709402241 would be best:
https://lam.can-am.brp.com/on-road/s...3-fitment.html

I've spent a few hours riding with the 709402241/F3 bars, and they are the best so far. At 5'5", I'm probably at the short end for them, but they are as good a fit as I've ever had. These probably should be the stock bars on the RT.