My New 2025 Sea-to-Sky - any suggestions on what gear or upgrades to get first?

Congrats!
I just picked up my 2024 RTL on Saturday (and coming from 2 to 3 wheels also).
Interested to hear from others on your questions.

Well, welcome aboard and congrats on your purchase!

If you're going to be traveling I'd suggest the luggage set. Two bags to fit the saddle bags, a roller bag for the front trunk, and one for the top case.

They also sell a 5-piece set, but it replaces the single front trunk bag with two bags. I like the single roller bag better.

The first thing I did to my 24 RTL was add lighting to both front and back, the wife followed me home and said "I can't see you".

Congrats to both @kwkanter and @gwbunny on your new rides. FWIW, I read many years ago on the old version of SL about BajaRon's anti-sway bar and had the dealership install mine as part of the OTD deal. When I got several hundred miles on it, I intentionally went hunting for a couple of semis on a multiple lane section of Interstate where I could test the Spyder's stability being buffeted by two of them as I passed between them. With the roadster also laser aligned as part of the deal, when I passed the semi's one each on left and right lanes, the Spyder tracked like an arrow shot from a crossbow. I felt buffeting at my shoulders, but that was all; nothing transferred to the bars - the relaxed grip.

I view my Spyder as Enzo Ferrari viewed the 1957 250 Testa Rossa, a no frills vehicle that was designed for one purpose, to go fast and win races. I prefer a set of Hopnel soft sided bags for carrying my foul weather gear and clothing, the latter in the frunk bag and the former in my right saddlebag, and CPAP machine in left saddlebag. The only exterior option added to my Tri-Axis handlebars is my Zumo 590. My Phone is always in the trunk and I totally ignore it when rolling. The Tool kit is in the bottom of the trunk in a Hopnel bag, and I wear a Camelbak for hydration. Yes, I can easily drink from the Camelbak at 80 mph with a modular helmet if I choose to do so.

For handling, get the sway bar. You'll appreciate the immediate difference.

First thing to get is enough fuel to go about 1,000 miles, then you will know what you need to add.

I would add a trunk organizer.

After you could add the sway bar & lights (on the fenders & saddle bags, plus the rear trunk), cup holders, (for the passenger), a phone holder, ...

Deanna

If you are going to do long trips, I would suggest a rider's backrest.

As mentioned above, I would put at least 1,000 miles on it before I would add anything.

Sway Bar should be high on your priority list specially if you ride two up!

Sea to Sky has most comfortable seat and backrest of any stock setup I've ever ridden.

My first touring bike was a 2002 Goldwing and I put a bunch of aftermarket lights on it, sooner or later all that gobbledygook failed so no aftermarket lights and do-dads for me.

I did put on a luggage rack and on one or two night trips with the wife we use it. Any longer trip than that we pull a trailer. If you find yourself in the same situation then a trailer hitch.

After riding it a few thousand miles I found that the angle of the stock handlebar was all wrong for me and put a lot of pressure on the outside of my wrist so I installed Helibars. Expensive addition but if a bike causes you pain to the point that it limits your riding then you have to do something.

When we don't pull the trailer we use the luggage set. Hard to pack without them.

Cup holders for you and your passenger, Butler makes the best I've ever seen for a bike. They make a mount for the driver but not the passenger so I fabricated one using Ram mounts mounted to the passenger grab rails.

Anything else that catches your eye.

kwkanter said:

Just picked up a 2025 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky, and I’m pumped to hit the road with it. I’m coming off a 2018 Harley Ultra Limited, so this is my first time on three wheels. Definitely a different feel, but I’m digging it so far.
I’m planning to do some longer trips—around 300 miles a day—so I’m looking for suggestions on what gear or upgrades I should get first. Mainly interested in stuff that’ll help with:
• Comfort on long rides
• Storage and keeping things organized
• Visibility/safety
• Convenience (charging ports, phone mounts, etc.)
Also wondering…
Is it worth upgrading the sway bar?
I’ve heard people talk about the BajaRon sway bar making a big difference in handling. Is that something I should do right away, or is the stock setup fine for now? I’ll be doing a mix of highway and some twisty roads.
Any tips or must-haves from experienced Spyder riders would be awesome. Appreciate any advice—trying to get this thing dialed in for some serious miles!

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If this is your first CanAm, I would ride it for a few miles before you do anything to get used to it and see how you like it! Some people here have found that the new style rides are pretty good just the way they are; some want a more tighter, connected ride, then they make some changes; it depends just how much money you're up for spending! Alignment would be a great place to start, then BajaRon's sway bar, that will take out the body roll if you don't like it! Then if it was me, shocks would be my next thing, if you haven't worn the tires off yet!! You see, most of us have already gone through thees different stages of upgrades. It's a personal preference thing; what I like, you may not; and that's why you should do it in stages 'til you're satisfied with the ride & performance of your ride! Get some miles on that thing and go from there!!

safecracker said:

As mentioned above, I would put at least 1,000 miles on it before I would add anything.

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Here is another vote for just riding the bike for 1000 miles or so first. I have a 2021 RTL and have added a few things, but none of them were "must haves" during the first 1000 miles. Heck, the wife even ragged on me for using the tough canvas shopping bags for saddle bag cargo liners to carry my clothes. But for the first couple of trips they worked fine. The hopnel soft side bags will do a better job though, once you decide what you really want. As for sway bar, I am still doing just fine with the stock bar and leaving most other bikes in the proverbial dust as we round the twisties.

Before you get any of that other optional stuff, get yourself a good full rain suit that lets air through and lets perspiration and water out, but not in. Yes, there are fabrics that only let water go one way. Also get a good pair of water-proof boots that are high enough the tops are covered by the legs of the rain suit. All the rest of that stuff is not gonna be very enjoyable if you have to ride for 8 or 10 hours in soaking wet clothes and if the temperature is cooler. If the rain suit can't breathe, you will be just as wet from sweat as you would be from rain. Rain suits for a motorcycle need straps that pull tight and secure with Velcro on the arms and legs, and water-tight gloves with long gauntlets or all that water flying around from being thrown up off the road or swirling off other vehicles ahead of you is going to find a way inside your rain suit.

First thing to do is learn to just glide it out of the highway, DO NOT try to steer it, as it will be all over the road. Now in the twisties, ride it like a snowmobile, shifting your weight to the inside and forward in corners. Put the 500-1000 miles on it suggested above and you will know more about what upgrades you want to do.

At some point, most learn to hate Kenda tires and they work around the dealers to put real car tires on the J bead "car style" rims on the Spyders. Vredestein tires are a popular choice for the front and right fine without balancing. For the rear many run the General Altimax; the rear tire in most cases will not need to be balanced. Kenda's in many cases will need a handful of weights.

Why waste your money on what someone else thinks is necessary? My 2022 S2S has been ridden in stock form to all 48 contiguous States. It leads other riders on the Tail of the Dragon monthly rides.

Ride it in stock form until some shiny bling screams, "Buy Me." Enjoy having the extra money in your wallet. Nothing is more expensive than an unneeded accessory.

Calimusjohn said:

Why waste your money on what someone else thinks is necessary? My 2022 S2S has been ridden in stock form to all 48 contiguous States. It leads other riders on the Tail of the Dragon monthly rides.

Ride it in stock form until some shiny bling screams, "Buy Me." Enjoy having the extra money in your wallet. Nothing is more expensive than an unneeded accessory.

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Curious as to what front tires you are running on your 2022 RT S2S?

For visibility, I really like the lower front running light from Slingmods: https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spyder-rt-led-auxiliary-light?vehicle=1. That's perhaps the first thing I would universally recommend someone add. Comparatively inexpensive and super easy to install.

Next thing I think is necessary would be the brake light flasher: https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spy...d-top-case-brake-light-flasher?search=flasher

Having followed another rider with them for three weeks, I really like the added trunk lights, but they are just a little too expensive for me at this point: https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spy...-run-brake-turn-signals-show-chrome?vehicle=1

Note: I'm using Slingmods links because they were easy to find. Lamonster and BajaRon and others also carry some of these things. They are all great to work with.

Luggage wise, I bought the full 5 piece Hopnel set, but only use the two side bags and the lower bag for the frunk. The upper frunk gets my CPAP and the trunk has a Harbor Freight tool bag as an organizer in one half, and the other half is used for my helmet.

For GPSs/CB/phone mount, I went with: https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spy...cking-station-with-usb-charge-ports?vehicle=1 and it has been good for me.

Comfort wise, I didn't need much. I've added a removable HD seat pad that allows some airflow under my butt which helps on hot days (otherwise, the stock seat is wonderfully comfortable for me). I'm not sure it is the best solution, but I had to get something while on a trip and it was available. I've also had to switch to vented boots for hot days, since there is not a lot of air flow on those massive floor boards. Which also meant I've had to buy some boot gators for the really rainy rides.

If you're riding through areas with lots of bugs or the possibility of gravel being tossed up at you, then the Spyderpops KOTT radiator grill covers are great, and they look good too.

I've made the switch to the Vredestein Quatrac tires and and am glad I did. I have the Ultimate Anti-Sway bar, but haven't gotten it installed yet.

In general, Spyders are wonderful mile eating machines as they come from the factory. As others have written, spend some time on it to find what YOU need to add.