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 Backrest - BRP or Showchrome for a 2020 RT-L?
After a decade of riding without one, I think I'd like to add the support of a backrest.
The two contenders seem to be the BRP stock backrest at $360 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...sc_act_title_1), and the Showchrome version sold by Lamonster and others at $212 (https://www.lamonstergarage.com/quic...-am-rt-models/).
Thoughts, experiences and opinions greatly appreciated.
Most of the time I ride on my own, but I do have a passenger about 20% of the time. I don't want to the backrest to make it uncomfortable for them. I probably wouldn't use the pack on the back of the Showchrome version. Everybody is an average weight range. I'm 5'6", and lean more forward than most when I ride (or drive).
2020 RT Limited in the ultra cool Deep Marsala Dark edition.
Baja Ron Anti-Sway Bar, LED reflectors, Lamonster USB Charger (and phone mount), Can-Am Low Windshield, X-Creen Tour Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade, Power Commander, Dilithium powered Flux Capacitor (not yet fully functional).
Maintained by Lou at Pirate Powersports.
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I have the show chrome one and am very pleased with it
2018 F3S matte black
2010 Spryder RS yellow
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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
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 Originally Posted by MRH
After a decade of riding without one, I think I'd like to add the support of a backrest.
The two contenders seem to be the BRP stock backrest at $360 ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...sc_act_title_1), and the Showchrome version sold by Lamonster and others at $212 ( https://www.lamonstergarage.com/quic...-am-rt-models/).
Thoughts, experiences and opinions greatly appreciated.
Most of the time I ride on my own, but I do have a passenger about 20% of the time. I don't want to the backrest to make it uncomfortable for them. I probably wouldn't use the pack on the back of the Showchrome version. Everybody is an average weight range. I'm 5'6", and lean more forward than most when I ride (or drive).
I've had 5 " Utopia " backrests and compared to any other brands I've seen they are the most adjustable & THINNEST around. .... Your passenger will love it also ...... go to their website and check the cost ..... good luck ... Mike 
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2021 RT Base - Petrol Blue
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Originally Posted by MRH
After a decade of riding without one, I think I'd like to add the support of a backrest.
The two contenders seem to be the BRP stock backrest at $360 ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...sc_act_title_1), and the Showchrome version sold by Lamonster and others at $212 ( https://www.lamonstergarage.com/quic...-am-rt-models/).
Thoughts, experiences and opinions greatly appreciated.
Most of the time I ride on my own, but I do have a passenger about 20% of the time. I don't want to the backrest to make it uncomfortable for them. I probably wouldn't use the pack on the back of the Showchrome version. Everybody is an average weight range. I'm 5'6", and lean more forward than most when I ride (or drive).
I just checked their web site your model is $259.00 with free shipping .... I saw the install instructions .... takes maybe 10 min. ..... The way the actual backrest attaches to the mounting bar allows quite a bit of " Lumbar support " if you need some. PM me and I'll tell you how it's done .... Mike
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Show chrome. does not interfere with my wife sitting back there
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Utopia gets an A+ for me.
I have had Utopias on a lot of 2-wheelers and the Gold Wing trike I had.
But I purchased the Show Chrome for the Spyder in the interim while the Utopia people were on vacation at the time.
Did not like it AT all.. felt like a tiny hard fist on my spine.
The Utopia has a larger pad thus distributing the pressure.
I do not carry a passenger but have ridden my own backseat a couple of times on long rides and did not have a problem with space, however I am 5'5", 135 lbs... not too big, not too small... so there could be a comfort difference in passenger size and space.
To me, the '21 RTL seems to have a pretty roomy passenger seat compared to some others.
2021 RT Ltd, Marsala Red/Black, Dark
New course heading Mr Sulu: 2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...
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+1 for Utopia although not in your 2 listed.
I owned the BRP backrest for my F3L and it was OK but I ran out of adjustment options. I owned a Show Chrome for the 2014 RTS we have and it is not comfy to me.
The Utopia is super comfy for me and even priced less than BRPs. It is a few dollars cheaper to purchase the Utopia from Value Accessories than Utopia and they offer free shipping.
 Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
 No more 2 wheels 
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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