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Can Am saddlebags (RS vs GS) Help!!
I am new to the Spyder world and just picked up a 2008 Spyder GS. I am interested in the OEM Can Am Spyder RS ST R-35 rigid saddlebag kit, but it does not mention the GS. Is the GS the same as the RS and will these bags fit my GS? Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Mike
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A rose is....etc.
the GS was later designated the RS and are the same. The bags will work and you can shop around for them here, ebay, amazon etc. Good luck and welcome to the spyder world and this site...
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Let me know how it goes for you, i just got an 08 as well and really want the bags but the 500-600 (at best) price for the bags plus another 200 for brackets seemed a bit excessive for empty plastic containers, and on top of all that you have to relocate the turn signals.
I am actually considering these as the only real alternative to the givi. this inlcudes the brackets and turn signals dont have to be moved.
http://www.siriusconinc.com/pro-deta...roduct_id=6709
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Turn Signals with the Givi Bags
Like everyone else I didn't want to relocate the turn signals so instead I bought a pair of short stalk turn signals off of Ebay for about $12.00 and swapped them for the OEM ones.
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Originally Posted by Bruise01
Like everyone else I didn't want to relocate the turn signals so instead I bought a pair of short stalk turn signals off of Ebay for about $12.00 and swapped them for the OEM ones.
What turns did you use? Any pics of the new setup?
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Yes, I'd like to see that too. Thanks
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[QUOTE=jtpollock;938731]
Originally Posted by latony007
Let me know how it goes for you, i just got an 08 as well and really want the bags but the 500-600 (at best) price for the bags plus another 200 for brackets seemed a bit excessive for empty plastic containers, and on top of all that you have to relocate the turn signals.
I am actually considering these as the only real alternative to the givi. this inlcudes the brackets and turn signals dont have to be moved.
http://www.siriusconinc.com/pro-deta...roduct_id=6709[/ These bage asr supper with the top open non of oyur belongings will be falling out they have a lot of room and are very well built. I know they are a little pricey keep an eye on the site some times they have sales. The bags are a little tricky to install as the nutplate is hard to reach but once you get that done the rest is a walk in the park. I give these bags good luck. jtpollock ]
Nice any pictures of them on your bike? i really liked the passenger back rest i got from them at 1/3 the price of the can am one and am close to pulling the trigger on these saddlebags.
Tony From Los Angeles
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2015 Spyder RT
2012 Yamaha FZ6R
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2008 Premier GS #588
2005 Suzuki C50
2007 Susuki S40
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would really like to see pics of the bags on your bike, especially the rear, wondering how directionals look
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When my wife had her RS, I just used the original signal lights and I just cut them down a bit. I took the signal lights apart and cut down the stalks, and then grinded the ends down a bit to fit them back into the signal light part. If you do a search I am sure you will find the procedure. It is really easy to do and looks better than the Can Am one.
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that sounds cheaper and easier than relocating them
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[QUOTE=jtpollock;938731]
Originally Posted by latony007
Let me know how it goes for you, i just got an 08 as well and really want the bags but the 500-600 (at best) price for the bags plus another 200 for brackets seemed a bit excessive for empty plastic containers, and on top of all that you have to relocate the turn signals.
I am actually considering these as the only real alternative to the givi. this inlcudes the brackets and turn signals dont have to be moved.
http://www.siriusconinc.com/pro-deta...roduct_id=6709[/ These bage asr supper with the top open non of oyur belongings will be falling out they have a lot of room and are very well built. I know they are a little pricey keep an eye on the site some times they have sales. The bags are a little tricky to install as the nutplate is hard to reach but once you get that done the rest is a walk in the park. I give these bags good luck. jtpollock ]
I still want some pictures of these mounted on your bike
Tony From Los Angeles
Current
2015 Spyder RT
2012 Yamaha FZ6R
Previous
2008 Premier GS #588
2005 Suzuki C50
2007 Susuki S40
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The saddle bags that match the lines of the GS/RS the best are the Corbin's.
http://corbin.com/can-am/cabag.shtml
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Tony From Los Angeles
Current
2015 Spyder RT
2012 Yamaha FZ6R
Previous
2008 Premier GS #588
2005 Suzuki C50
2007 Susuki S40
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