Looking to purchase a driver backrest for my 2014 RT-S. Really don't want to pay $450 for the Can Am rest, so I'm looking at some off brands.
Wasn't sure if the off brands would utilize the same mounting through the existing OEM seat or not.
Have any of you guys purchased an off brand that works well with the OEM seat with no other modification involved?
2014 Cognac Spyder RT-S SM6, purchased July 8, 2015 Rivco Flag Holders
Eduo Innovations SRT Clear/Stainless Cup Holder
Lamonster Spyder Decals
Inspector Gadget Driver Floorboards and Heel-Toe Shifter
Sena SPH10H-FM Headset for Half-Helmet
Hopnel 1500 Front Trunk Liner
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2012 Magnesium Spyder RT SM5, sold on July 8, 2015
....I've had Utopia's on a few Motorcycle's including my Spyders and they are the best for all reasons , imho........Their attachment bracket, is the same as BRP's and fits EXACTLY the same...........I bought a used Utopia on E-bay and made my own Bracket...............Mike
From what I can tell, the BRP backrest doesn't require any brackets. Just pop the seat tab off and push into the seat. No bracket necessary.
Do aftermarket brands work this way or do the need to have a bracket installed under the seat?
Last edited by sjcpanther; 02-28-2016 at 03:33 PM.
2014 Cognac Spyder RT-S SM6, purchased July 8, 2015 Rivco Flag Holders
Eduo Innovations SRT Clear/Stainless Cup Holder
Lamonster Spyder Decals
Inspector Gadget Driver Floorboards and Heel-Toe Shifter
Sena SPH10H-FM Headset for Half-Helmet
Hopnel 1500 Front Trunk Liner
BRP Trailer Hitch and Control Module 2014 Escape Trailer (Black and Diamond) from 1 Motorcycle Trailers
2012 Magnesium Spyder RT SM5, sold on July 8, 2015
OK. So I assume that just because I have the hole in the OEM seat for a backrest, that doesn't mean that I have the bracket, correct?
So whatever backrest I get will come with the brackets necessary, and I'll need to mount that under the seat.
Am I correct in this thinking?
The Utopia backrest comes with everything you need to install. All you need is a serrated bread knife and a little cutter to notch out the little plastic cover that's over the hole in your OEM seat.
It's a very easy install.
Go on their website and look at the installation directions to see for yourself.
Last edited by Copperman; 02-28-2016 at 03:40 PM.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
From what I can tell, the BRP backrest doesn't require any brackets. Just pop the seat tab off and push into the seat. No bracket necessary.
Do aftermarket brands work this way or do the need to have a bracket installed under the seat?
I seem to remember someone here bought one from another member, and only received the actual Backrest....later discovered they needed the Bottom Bracket to hold it to the seat Pan...........maybe someone here that has added one will clarify.....if not go on the BRP accessory catalog and see if they tell you......Mike
There is a bracket that comes with the brp backrest. I installed mine last year, purchased from a fellow Spyderlover member and am quite happy with it. I actually just reinstalled it into my seat after adding the adjustable backrest add on that brp came out with. I'm looking forward to taking it for a little test spin to get it dialed in.
2022 RT Limited Dark Hyper Silver
2014 RT-S Pearl White
2010 BRP 622 Trailer Pearl White
I just installed this Utopia backrest this past week, am extremely satisfied with all aspects! Easy install, all necessary components supplied, perfect color match, adjustable fore and aft, folds down flat, excellent price.
Bob at utpr.com
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Utopia Drivers backrest
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Lidlox Helmet Locks
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SpyderPops foam grips, bump skid and missing belt guard,
LED headlights & fog lights, BRP adjustable side air deflectors.
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1330 primary muffler delete by Pit Bull
Cust Dyn HMT 3rd brake light
Squared Away laser align
Stebel air horn
Rear mud flap
Driver Backrest for 2014 RT
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....I've had Utopia's on a few Motorcycle's including my Spyders and they are the best for all reasons , imho........Their attachment bracket, is the same as BRP's and fits EXACTLY the same...........I bought a used Utopia on E-bay and made my own Bracket...............Mike 
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