• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

Can-Am luggage

When I bought my first RT in 2010, I was eager to complete the BRP setup and bought the oem wheeled suitcase for the frunk.
In my opinion, it's a nice idea, but frankly, the bag takes up more space than it's worth. I've found that I can get more clothes, etc in the frunk if I use a soft sided bag that can be squished. A laundry bag will do nicely.
I also have a set of soft side bags I salvaged from my old Yamaha Venture that I can use on the Spyder.
 
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Hopnel makes inexpensive duffel bags that fit perfectly in the saddlebags and the trunk, designed for the Spyder.

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Super Frugal

Fairly new to Spyder, old hand at motorcycle travel. Took our first trip about 3 weeks ago to see Joe and Ann in Las Vegas and get an alignment. I hadn't yet figured out how I wanted to "bag" the trunk area so I just put all of my things separately into the compartment. Every evening, I would take about 3 trips from bike to hotel room, hauling handfuls of stuff back and forth. My wife started laiughing at me and when I asked what she used, she showed me her $2 Tyvek type grocery bag. Big enough to hold everything, flexible enough to conform to the shape of the Frunk (her end for storage) and take full advantge of the space, and handles for carrying. It totally worked. I had no choice but to bow to her ingenuity and simplicity. When we got home, she gifted me with a grocery bag. I even got to pick the size I wanted.

In the side cases, we pack our items that don't need to come in at night, such as rain gear or heated gear for that emergency cold snap.
 

I know this is 3 and 1/2 years since the quoted post above, but don't drink the Kool-Aid about Amazon Prime always being the best price. The Amazon listed price is $79.90 with free shipping. The current Bestem site itself sells them for $44.96, and my UPS shipping to Las Vegas, NV (almost cross-country) is only $9.95. Total of $54.91. Get real, Amazon. I just bought a pair of these for my side bags direct from Bestem (see link below). Used the ones made for my previous motorcycle and they lasted 85K miles with no wear or tear. They are quality made and won't "bulge" much if you try to overstuff them (even though they are a soft bag, the piping keeps the bag shape), which can put pressure on your side panel doors when closing them if you do try to overstuff them. Let's you know when you should quit trying to stuff them anymore. Will seriously reduce the chances of your side panels not opening easily, or getting stuck closed altogether because of too much pressure on the release cables. ;)

https://bestemusa.com/Can-Am-Spyder...ase-Trunk-Liners-Bags-Black--Pair_p_1603.html

I will buy the Hopnel 2-bag set for the top rear box though.
 
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