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    Default OEM armrest F3L

    For anyone who has installed The BRP pass. arm rests how has it changed the passenger getting on and off the bike? Can the passenger get on and off with the driver on the bike or does the driver have to dismount every time the passenger wants off? Looks like a pretty tight squeeze with the driver on the bike.

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    If the driver stands up the passenger has plenty of room to get on and off.

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    Thanks. I ordered one yesterday.
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    I let my wife get on first and get off last, that way I can give her a helping hand if needed. She likes the armrests as it gives her a convenient handhold while mounting and dismounting.
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    They make my girlfriend feel more secure on the spyder during rides, especially curvy roads.
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    Allow me to add a follow-up to my topic. I installed the BRP armrests yesterday (2019 F3L) and the installation was pretty basic. I wasn’t exactly sure how best to secure the two electrical connections remaining from the heated hand holds. This topic was discussed on another thread. Anyway, we took a ride this evening and my wife is very pleased with the armrests. She feels more secure and because her arms are now on the arm rest they serve as an automatic brace for any movement. Plus the comfort factor was increased.

    Conclusion: even though they are a bit pricey they were a good purchase and looks like it is going to improve the ride.

    Thanks again for all the comments.

    Poasttown

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    There is a lever that allows the armrests to swivel out about 15-20 degrees (each) to allow for easier on/off.

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    We had our first ride tonight on our 2015 F3 with the spyder black passenger armrests. My wife loves them for the same reasons Poasttown stated. While pricey, we like them a lot.
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    Hello spyderlovers!

    I bougth the armrest last month and received. Not yet mounted.
    Very useful comments. I will explain the view of my wife
    Thank you
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    Quote Originally Posted by Poasttown View Post
    I wasn’t exactly sure how best to secure the two electrical connections remaining from the heated hand holds. This topic was discussed on another thread.
    I am looking at the armrests as well. Does this comment mean that the armrests does not come with the heated feature?
    2018 F3 Limited black, dark

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    Yes. When you remove the handholds you have to remove the pass. seat and unplug the electrical connection for each hand hold. I didn’t want to lose the heated handholds but apparently that was the trade-off. My wife liked the heated handholds but didn’t use them very often and she would use the armrests every ride.

    I’m still researching into if BRP has a special plug/cap which will waterproof and secure the exposed plug. For now I have wrapped the connection with electrical tape. FYI, I have asked two dealers this question and neither seemed to know for sure. I have also contacted BRP and received a email confirming my email and a statement that I will be contacted. I will provide an update at some point.

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    Thanks for the info.

    Cheers,

    J
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