2012 RTS Upgrades

[Skipnuss]

I bought a new RTS in september of 2012. After 8000miles I would like to make some upgrades for comfort. I am an amputee, and my wife has RA. I am considering Diamond R floorboards, and ultimate seat.

If anybody has any other suggestions I would like your input.

Thank you
Skipnuss

 

[happyspyder2039]

I bought a new RTS in september of 2012. After 8000miles I would like to make some upgrades for comfort. I am an amputee, and my wife has RA. I am considering Diamond R floorboards, and ultimate seat.

If anybody has any other suggestions I would like your input.

Thank you
Skipnuss

I have seen these in person & like the looks of - http://www.sealfloorboards.com
The diamond R look nice too. But If I do anything I would go with theses- http://www.web-boards.net overall given the area I live in. the winters are snowy and like the open look so its really a personal choice

 

[SpyderAnn01]

It would be great if you could actually sit on the different seats before shelling out the money! What is good for one rear end may not be good for yours! Good luck with your decisions.

 

[mrfats]

I'd go with the Diamond R floorboards. I have them and they match so well they look like they came from BRP. And for the passenger, I have Diamond R Armrests. At Spyderfest and the Owners Event I saw these armrests on a lot of Spyders. They're floorboards are relative new but I'd bet by next Spyderfest they'll be on many Spyders...

 

[pwm]

I have the Diamond R boards and simply love them. A lot of room and very comfortable.

 

[CyncySpyder]

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome:

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: to the site. Seat, backrest, and floorboards, IMO, are the top three "comfort" options.

I have the Seal floorboards on both :spyder2:'s. One set of deluxe and one set of pups. I suffer from bad hips, and the boards allow me to move around for some extra comfort.

Seats and backrests are expensive propositions. If possible, try to test sit some seats, and if possible, test ride--since you don't know if its right for you until you have about 50 miles on a ride. I have a Corbin seat and backrest on one :ani29: and the BRP Comfort seat on the other. Both are better than the OEM--IMO.

People either love or hate the Corbin. It is hard--but gives good support for long trips. I have not had any experience with other brands on :spyder2:'s. I was a fan of Mustang seats on two wheelers.