is back rest from brp worth money

[retread]

:yes:welcome :yes:

 

[igor]

welcome and yes it is

 

[SpyderByter]

Highly recommend the BRP backrest, do not recommend the BRP tank bag.

welcome

 

[hawkiii]

It comes in handy if you want your significant other to arrive at your destination with you. :joke: It really adds to the security of the passenger to have the backrest.
welcome

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

if my math is right thats around 700.. for the combo. man they gottcha coming and going

 

[Dudley]

This is Jennifer, Dudley's passenger and riding mate. We have been riding together on various bikes since we met and married 28 years ago. I have always been a passenger and our bikes have always had bags and back rests. When we tried the Spyder at the dealer's for the first time; I am talking test ride here, I was petrified! We have never done quads or any type of off road or dirt bike riding. We are originally from Louisiana so forget snowmobiling too. The Spyder we tested had no back support and I thought I was going to be knocked off just going down the surrounding city street; then we went on the interstate. If it had been up to me I would have called it quits then and there.
Anyway, after much hoping and looking we finally made our purchase; the BRP backrest was on the Spyder when we came to pick it up. There was no way I would ride without some type of support. Grabbing hold of the seat supports doesn't work much for me. I like this backrest's cupping of my lower back. I don't always lean into it, but I know it is there and it has given me much peace of mind. Going around curves and just general riding I tend not to pay attention at times and this helps keep me balanced. I did not much like the looks of some of the other choices. The BRP backrest looks like it came with the bike, not an add on.

 

[Greg H.]

This is Jennifer, Dudley's passenger and riding mate. We have been riding together on various bikes since we met and married 28 years ago. I have always been a passenger and our bikes have always had bags and back rests. When we tried the Spyder at the dealer's for the first time; I am talking test ride here, I was petrified! We have never done quads or any type of off road or dirt bike riding. We are originally from Louisiana so forget snowmobiling too. The Spyder we tested had no back support and I thought I was going to be knocked off just going down the surrounding city street; then we went on the interstate. If it had been up to me I would have called it quits then and there.
Anyway, after much hoping and looking we finally made our purchase; the BRP backrest was on the Spyder when we came to pick it up. There was no way I would ride without some type of support. Grabbing hold of the seat supports doesn't work much for me. I like this backrest's cupping of my lower back. I don't always lean into it, but I know it is there and it has given me much peace of mind. Going around curves and just general riding I tend not to pay attention at times and this helps keep me balanced. I did not much like the looks of some of the other choices. The BRP backrest looks like it came with the bike, not an add on.

Hi Jennifer! My Wife echoes just what you said. She feels very secure at all times on the back of the Spyder with the BRP Backrest System. :thumbup:

 

[orangespydiegirl]

OSG here, before I had my own spyder I rode with my husband with the BRP backrest, it's perfect and fits at the proper spot in my back. Your wife will be glad to have it.welcome

 

[Roaddog2]

He agrees with just about anyone but his wife! LOL

:agree::agree:

 

[HD2CANAM]

I have ridden 2 wheels since I was 12 years old (Cushman Motorscooter), Indians, Honda's and finally for the past 20 years Harley. My wife asked me to sell it because she was worried about my balance. (I am 76, she is 53) We have traveled in every state in the USA and all the way across Canada, When the kids were young, we took them on a 8000 mile trip. She used to ride also. A couple of weeks ago, she surprised me with a 2009 Spyder. At first, I was not to happy with it, but am now starting to love it. I bought the backrest soon after she bought the bike and installed it myself. Took considerably longer than the 1.5 hrs as stated on the instructions, but I did get it done and very pleased with it. My wife still has her motorcycle license and loves to ride the Spyder also. We are going to take a trip on our anniversity (25 years) in April. I intend to change the exhaust, put on foot pegs, and raise the handlebars. Now if I could only remember that I do not have to put my foot down when I stop!

 

[captainryder]

Well you can always make your own backrack.

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And it works great.

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[Dudley]

Now if I could only remember that I do not have to put my foot down when I stop![/quote]

:clap:I think we have all had that reaction when we stopped the first few times. Also, reaching for the handbrake.:sour:

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

BRP is good stuff.....butttttttttttttttttt

I have it but i didnt like the color so i had it powder coated gloss black qill post i pic or two in a few days!:yes:

 

[Roaddog2]

I have ridden 2 wheels since I was 12 years old (Cushman Motorscooter), Indians, Honda's and finally for the past 20 years Harley. My wife asked me to sell it because she was worried about my balance. (I am 76, she is 53) We have traveled in every state in the USA and all the way across Canada, When the kids were young, we took them on a 8000 mile trip. She used to ride also. A couple of weeks ago, she surprised me with a 2009 Spyder. At first, I was not to happy with it, but am now starting to love it. I bought the backrest soon after she bought the bike and installed it myself. Took considerably longer than the 1.5 hrs as stated on the instructions, but I did get it done and very pleased with it. My wife still has her motorcycle license and loves to ride the Spyder also. We are going to take a trip on our anniversity (25 years) in April. I intend to change the exhaust, put on foot pegs, and raise the handlebars. Now if I could only remember that I do not have to put my foot down when I stop!

welcome Awsome :thumbup:

 

[Greg H.]

I have ridden 2 wheels since I was 12 years old (Cushman Motorscooter), Indians, Honda's and finally for the past 20 years Harley. My wife asked me to sell it because she was worried about my balance. (I am 76, she is 53) We have traveled in every state in the USA and all the way across Canada, When the kids were young, we took them on a 8000 mile trip. She used to ride also. A couple of weeks ago, she surprised me with a 2009 Spyder. At first, I was not to happy with it, but am now starting to love it. I bought the backrest soon after she bought the bike and installed it myself. Took considerably longer than the 1.5 hrs as stated on the instructions, but I did get it done and very pleased with it. My wife still has her motorcycle license and loves to ride the Spyder also. We are going to take a trip on our anniversity (25 years) in April. I intend to change the exhaust, put on foot pegs, and raise the handlebars. Now if I could only remember that I do not have to put my foot down when I stop!

welcome:congrats::thumbup::cheers:

 

[tatt2r]

He agrees with just about anyone but his wife! LOL

:2thumbs:dont have one of those...2 ex-wives but none at the moment

 

[BRPjunkie]

BRP backrest, $300; BRP sportrack, $500; keeping your wife happy, priceless.

 

[SpyderRider2492]

My first post on this forum!! I've been reading it a while and I fail to see yelling, cursing, nasty comments, etc. GREAT!!! Love it when we can get together and share information.

I currently do not have a motorcycle.. wife and I have had many over the years - last was a Goldwing; wife had a Honda 350.

At my age (73) the Spyder looks like it will work for both of us just fine. Tomorrow (the 18th) we are scheduled at our local dealer to test ride a 2008 Yellow machine - that has a backrest already installed. Saturday my brother is scheduled for a test ride (he is near Houston, TX).

Now my comment about a backrest. My wife will not ride as a passenger w/o one!! Period! Her security 'blanket' and does not feel safe w/o one.

Maybe we'll see ya'll on the road!

don

Don, Great to see ya interested in :spyder:it is however very different than your prior bikes in that due to the fact it does not lean you get moved to the opposite side of the machine than you are used to so take it easy to start. I have been riding bikes for the past 45 years and learnt just to lean a little and the machine would just corner with little effort, that is not the case on spyder as at first I just rode it as if it was my Harley and :spyder:didn't care about your lean, it just went straight on,there has to be larger input on the bars, and no 'Push left go Left' as normal its opposite.

After that experience it taught me a few things and the past year has been a blast now I understand how to ride it. The forces on you and the passenger are greater than on a traditional motorcycle so once again it take getting used to by your spouse as well.. Ease into it and you will have a great time but I would never ever ride two up with out a passenger backrest. (I have the BRP product and its functional and looks good, I rarely take it off).

Good luck on the ride, wishing you well and have a great time on the 18th.

 

[crazycanuck]

:2thumbs:dont have one of those...2 ex-wives but none at the moment

is Vegas offering any odds on number 3opcorn:

 

[M2Wild]

if my math is right thats around 700.. for the combo. man they gottcha coming and going

Nah .... $500 shipped to your door step at one of my source. I bought mine there and referred a couple of peeps from this forum there already. Very good pricing on Spyder stuff. PM if interested in info.