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    Default New 2020 RT Limited - suggestions re accessories &/or add-ons?

    Hello.
    I have a new 2020 RT limited.
    Are there any suggested must have accesories or add ons?

    Sway Bar?

    Any help greatly appreciated

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    Quote Originally Posted by molarking View Post
    Hello.
    I have a new 2020 RT limited.
    Are there any suggested must have accesories or add ons?

    Sway Bar?

    Any help greatly appreciated
    .... ...... I think before you " add mods " etc. Ride it for a few thousand miles and then decide if the suspension isn't adequate .... consider a " Utopia " back rest, I've had quite a few for my many " cruiser " type bikes. .... Heck you may decide you don't really like the Spyder, loading it up with a few thousand extra's will cost you plenty if you decide to sell ..... jmho .... Mike

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    For me, and YMMV, WOLO horn so grandma or grandpa will hear you when they try to change lanes into you and their hearing aid batteries are dead.

    Back rest, I used the Show Chrome, because I feel more ‘attached’ to the machine.

    Cup holder, I used ‘Spyder to go’, because my riding clubs tend to ride to a destination, stop and bull**** (Er, I mean talk) for a while, then ride back and I like a hot cup of tea when listening to bull**** (Er, conversation)

    Other than those, not much needed.

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    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
    2020 RT Limited , Stone Gray

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    Not many 'add ons' out there yet but they will be, give you a greater selection.

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    Blueknight911 advice is spot on.

    That being said what I added was the BRP accessory LED center light, backrest, and comfort seat. Aftermarket fender lights, Ron bar (off my F3), and Zumo XT GPS. Will be adding rear trunk lights, and KOTT grill inserts.
    2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL

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    I'm looking for the grill inserts, where did find the KOTTs? Those recessed radiator grills are a dog to clean. I'm a bit concerned about the radiator fins getting enough air with the inserts....

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    I'm looking for the grill inserts, where did find the KOTTs? Those recessed radiator grills are a dog to clean. I'm a bit concerned about the radiator fins getting enough air with the inserts....
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    Ride it. Put some miles on it and then accessorize as your needs/wants start to come to your attention. If it were mine the first change would be tires, but that's me.
    2015 RT , Black

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    I see SpyderPops is out of stock on the grill inserts, but now I know where they are. Pricey, but probably worth it.

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    As a few others have said, give it about a thousand miles before doing anything mechanical. If you have to farkle with something...there are lots of lights you can add on. They look nice and give you extra visibility.

    At 500 miles I put a different seat on my F3L. So far its lights and a seat. I even am liking the short windshield...so far. 7500 miles and counting.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    I see SpyderPops is out of stock on the grill inserts, but now I know where they are. Pricey, but probably worth it.
    If they are as good as those for MY '14 - '19, which, knowing Harvey's quality will be at least as good, they are worth every penny.
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    Put the Pops KOTT on my 2020 RTL. They work great and look awesome.

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    I did the fender lights (turn signals) the center light and cyclops light, for safety (visibility) GPS mount center handle bars (ram mount) for long trips, cup holders front and back, Kott grills (though not real impressed with the install method and fit) but they will protect the radiators. Looking at driver back rests now as my back starts to hurt on long rides. And passenger arm rest for the misses. Mainly upgrades for safety, visibility and minor comfort improvements, the bike comes with most everything else you would need.
    Haven’t found the need for a sway bar although maybe some day, mine came with a belt tensioner so don’t need that ether.

    You will figure out if there are other mods you want later, but like most have said drive it for a bit and decide what you need then. Remember safety first comfort second.
    Quote Originally Posted by molarking View Post
    Hello.
    I have a new 2020 RT limited.
    Are there any suggested must have accesories or add ons?

    Sway Bar?


    Any help greatly appreciated
    2021 Sea to Sky , cyclops light, front fender light/turn signal, rear run/brake/ turn signal LED strip, BRP floor board light Green

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