Hello all. Long time lurker on here, and finally getting ready to pull the trigger on a 2014 RT Limited. My question is for all those who have the tri axis bars, are they worth all the extra $$$? Or are the benefits really that noticable. On several test drives, as well as on a can-am demo tour ride, I've found the stock handlebars a little more straight forward than I'm used too. Is this something anyone else has noticed, or is it something I will just get used too after I've ridden it for awile? I've been riding two wheels for 20 years, with the last few years on a Honda Shadow that offers a very relaxed handlebar position. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to test the tri-axis bars on a demo bike or at a dealer. So I would appreciate any input, as I will probably have to make a big purchase decision based on never having "hands on" the bars!!! Any other purchase info/recommended accessories is also welcome! Thanks Fritz
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HELP! Tri-Axis Adjustable Handlebars? Worth the cost/pros cons?
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happyspyder2039
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I have them on my RT-s & glad i did it. No More sore shoulders.
garb55
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I have the Tri-Axis handle bars
I am 5'7" so I have them pulled in almost all the way and I lowered them a little
I find it a much more relaxed ride this way
The stock handle bras for me were too far out and too high
It all depends on your size and what you are used to
I installed them myself but if you are not good with tools have them installed because the whole top of the bike has to come off
Hope this helps
Don
I am 5'7" so I have them pulled in almost all the way and I lowered them a little
I find it a much more relaxed ride this way
The stock handle bras for me were too far out and too high
It all depends on your size and what you are used to
I installed them myself but if you are not good with tools have them installed because the whole top of the bike has to come off
Hope this helps
Don
PrairieSpyder
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:agree: I had them added to my '14 RTS when I got it, and am glad so far. The stock bars are just to wide and forward for my short arms. I have mine pulled back some and lower, and my shoulders feel a lot better. The only problem (but not much of one) is in really tight turns, I need to get my thigh out of the way. I think it's because I have them tilted back toward me. Before I leave for the BRP-OE, though, I think I'll set them back up a bit higher and see how that works.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
BEFORE YOU BUY THEM
...Not to throw water on your plans/dreams etc......buuuuuuuuuuut if the cost was $ 50 to 100 I'd go for it , what the heck......But they cost some serious cash......and you want to buy them and you don't own a Spyder yet ????????......Have you given any thought to maybe driving the one you buy for 1000 or so miles and then making this decision....................Just a thought......Mike :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
...Not to throw water on your plans/dreams etc......buuuuuuuuuuut if the cost was $ 50 to 100 I'd go for it , what the heck......But they cost some serious cash......and you want to buy them and you don't own a Spyder yet ????????......Have you given any thought to maybe driving the one you buy for 1000 or so miles and then making this decision....................Just a thought......Mike :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
PW2013STL
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:agree: As I am 5'8" and I find them to be one of the best mods I have done. Being adjustable I can change the settings anytime I want, so if after a long day of riding I can change them if needed to give me more comfort.
I also installed mine and you do have to remove a lot to install them, and if like me you forget to install the black cover (very first piece) you get to do it all over again :banghead:
MDBumblebee
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Let me ask the OP this: Have you ever adjusted your car's steering wheel? Discussion over. :chat:
Point taken. But on most cars, both the steering wheel and the drivers seat are adjustable anyway. Once set up for you it never needs touching again,
assuming that you are the only driver.
PW2013STL
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Point taken. But on most cars, both the steering wheel and the drivers seat are adjustable anyway. Once set up for you it never needs touching again,
assuming that you are the only driver.
I agree :thumbup: Every car I purchase I adjust the stealing wheel and seat to fit me.
scarecrow
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I'm 6'2". I got mine out as far as they go and up as all the way. Gives me a lot more room than with the stock bars. The wife and I ride two up. the first week I had the spyder it was with the stock bars. It was ok, but after the tribars were installed it made a huge difference. I had more room and the spyder handled better to me. My seller manger is a lot shorter than me , so when he got on the spyder with the new bars he said it felt like a motoX bike. lol. If and when my wife wants to learn to drive they can be adjusted to her reach, as she is 5'5" tall.
stillriding
happy old fart
I just had the tri-axis bar installed yesterday after riding 1800 miles with the stock set up on my RTS. The ride home was only 28 miles so I haven't been able to fully evaluate the bar. But, I can tell you that I'm optimistic that I made a good decision because I didn't have to lean forward or stretch in curves. Of course only time will tell.
daveinva
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Is it still the case that nobody makes risers that work for the RT? :dontknow:
I ask because I needed them on my RS-- but once you have them "dialed in," I've never had to change them. I would assume that the Tri-Axis handlebars are much the same way-- that's a lot of money to set "one and done," but again, if you don't have the ability to install risers on the RT, it's your only option.
That said, the real perk of having the adjustable handlebars is that anyone can ride your Spyder and tweak in seconds (handy for sharing with the spouse), and adjusting in the event you ever change your RT's seating geometry (I needed risers on my RS after I switched to an Ultimate seat and footboards, the stock bars didn't work for my new seating position).
One other possible perk: I'm assuming that during a long ride you may actually want to adjust the handlebars to take advantage of different seating positions, i.e. making you lean forward or lean back can help take some of the pressure off maintaining just one position for hours on the road. Again, can't do that with the stock bars, and adjusting aftermarket risers is not something that you can easily do on the fly.
I ask because I needed them on my RS-- but once you have them "dialed in," I've never had to change them. I would assume that the Tri-Axis handlebars are much the same way-- that's a lot of money to set "one and done," but again, if you don't have the ability to install risers on the RT, it's your only option.
That said, the real perk of having the adjustable handlebars is that anyone can ride your Spyder and tweak in seconds (handy for sharing with the spouse), and adjusting in the event you ever change your RT's seating geometry (I needed risers on my RS after I switched to an Ultimate seat and footboards, the stock bars didn't work for my new seating position).
One other possible perk: I'm assuming that during a long ride you may actually want to adjust the handlebars to take advantage of different seating positions, i.e. making you lean forward or lean back can help take some of the pressure off maintaining just one position for hours on the road. Again, can't do that with the stock bars, and adjusting aftermarket risers is not something that you can easily do on the fly.
PrairieSpyder
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That's what I thought from reading the Can-Am catalog, but adjusting the tri-axis bars isn't really that easy. They come with a special wrench and you use it on one nut to adjust the sweep of the bars, and on another nut to roll the bars back or forward. So changing them as you ryde along (like you would an adjustable steering wheel in a car) isn't possible.
finless
New member
6' 4" here and with the stock seat and handlebars I was not that comfortable. I was debating getting the tri-axis bars to help but instead got the BRP comfort seat that moved me back 2+" in the seat. This took care of the issues for me. I have no issue with the stock handle bars now.
I would like to sit on one with those and see if I can tweak it a little more (up higher) but with how they are adjusted the owner I am sure would not dig it. You know how it is when someone moves the seat on your car
So right now these are so low on a farkle list and are so expensive I have no desire to spend the cash.
Bob
I would like to sit on one with those and see if I can tweak it a little more (up higher) but with how they are adjusted the owner I am sure would not dig it. You know how it is when someone moves the seat on your car
So right now these are so low on a farkle list and are so expensive I have no desire to spend the cash.
Bob
jcthorne
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6' 4" here and with the stock seat and handlebars I was not that comfortable. I was debating getting the tri-axis bars to help but instead got the BRP comfort seat that moved me back 2+" in the seat. This took care of the issues for me. I have no issue with the stock handle bars now.
I would like to sit on one with those and see if I can tweak it a little more (up higher) but with how they are adjusted the owner I am sure would not dig it. You know how it is when someone moves the seat on your car
So right now these are so low on a farkle list and are so expensive I have no desire to spend the cash.
Bob
You are welcome to sit on my RT and adjust to your hearts content to see if they will work for you. I can get them back pretty quick, or find a better position! Will you be at the owners event?
finless
New member
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I can see an advantage to having the adjustability that the tri axis bars give.
Now on my third RT and at 2000 miles, I am starting to not like the OEM seat or the handlebar position. I did install a Utopia backrest, but its not the complete answer for me.
I am picky, picky, picky, and because of my back and hip, I need to find the "magic spot" of the day in order to sit and be comfortable. Currently, by the time I hit 100 miles on a ryde, I am ready to get off the :spyder2:.
Big bucks indeed for the tri axis, but if they make the ryde better, a good option to consider.
Now on my third RT and at 2000 miles, I am starting to not like the OEM seat or the handlebar position. I did install a Utopia backrest, but its not the complete answer for me.
I am picky, picky, picky, and because of my back and hip, I need to find the "magic spot" of the day in order to sit and be comfortable. Currently, by the time I hit 100 miles on a ryde, I am ready to get off the :spyder2:.
Big bucks indeed for the tri axis, but if they make the ryde better, a good option to consider.
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