MSRP just the start

[ARtraveler]

For both gs/rs the 2008 and 2009 I had $6000 each in farkles trying to make them into touring bikes.

For the 2010 RT'S Lots of lights, a Corbin Seat and backrest, Floorboards, brake pedal extenders and riser, plus grip buddies. About $2150.

For the 2011 RT A & C: Back trunk light, front driving lights, glo ryders, pup floorboards, brake pedal extender and riser, plus grip buddies. About $1700 so far.

That's $15,850 in Spyder farkles on four different spyders.

I do not have buyers remorse though, and we are still having fun, fun, fun on the spyders. I have toned down the farkling on the RT's though.

 

[Sny]

Geeez, What a rip off, are you guy's saying that can-am can't make a M/C that is not good enough on it's own:shocked: ? but it has to have all these mod's to make it right out of the crate ? if the product is not good enough out of the box, don't buy it! what a con game:banghead:.

That's some grade A trolling right there. grats!

I wouldn't buy a bike that didn't have any mods worth adding to it. Customization is what makes it personal.

Do you wear the same clothes you were born in?

 

[Huntindawg1962]

its kinda like dividing your salary by the hours worked - I dont want to know that answer! :banghead:

 

[chickridin]

1) BRP Can-AM
a- Removable hard bags
b- Fog Lights Kit with PIAA 3500K bulbs
c- Combination Harness
d- Billet Rear Axle Nut covers
e- Billet Swing Arm cover
f- Billet Swing Arm Cap Kit
g- 2011 RS-S wheels
h- Sport Rack
2) Full panel custom paint in Ford SVT Orange
3) Fuel Safe custom 5 gallon trunk mounted auxiliary fuel tank
4) Russell Performance aluminum fittings and stainless wrapped hoses
5) Custom Relays solid state fuel pump timer
6) Painless Performance Wiring
a- CirKit Boss Auxiliary Fuse Block/ 7 circuits
b- 6- Pack Relay Bank
c- Painless TXL wire
7) APEM Components
a- Q Series 6mm LED Panel Mount Indicators
b- MT Series Switches
8) KewlMetal
a- Spyder RS Center Console
b- Spyder Handlebars, 5” pull backs
c- Spyder Mirror Extensions
d- Spyder RS Performance Air Filter Kit
9) Russell Day Long leather seat with heat
10) Hot Grips heated handlebar grips
11) Warm & Safe remote Heat-Trollers for heated grips and vest
12) ELKA
a- High Performance 2-way shocks, front with shock protectors
b- High Performance 2-way+ shock, rear with custom shock reservoir mounts
13) Yokohama Performance Tires
a- AVS ES100 185/60-14, front
b- AVS ES100 225/50-15, rear
14) Two Brothers Racing
a- Juicebox Fuel Controller
b- O2 Eliminator
15) Custom Fabricated Duel Exhaust System with Suzuki GSX-R Mufflers
16) Jet-Hot Ceramic Coating
a- Jet-Hot 2000 coating on main pipes from heads to collectors
b- Jet-Hot satin black coating on collector and mid-pipes
17) Xenon Depot HID headlights with 4300K bulbs
18) Clearwater Glenda LED fog lights
19) TricLED
a- White LED ringlights
b- Amber LED ringlights
c- Amber High Power Fendertip LEDs
20) ESI Cycle Products
a- LED Front Turn signals
b- LED Rear Turn signals
c- LED Taillight Conversion
d- LED Front Mud flaps
21) Electrical Connection Superflash LED Brake Light Modulator
22) Vertika Trykes Canada
a- Front Nose
b- Rear Fender with Spoiler (spoiler removed after road damage on the way to MV)
23) Billet Boys LED License Plate Frame (removed after road damage on the way to MV)
24) Spyder Pops
a- Missing Air Dam
b- Missing Belt Guard
c- Missing Heat Shield
25) ISCI
a- Hand Brake System
b- FanCan
26) Lamonster IPS Key Cover with Custom Powder Coating
27) Garmin Zumo 665 GPS
28) Madstad Engineering
a- RoboBracket System
b- 20” Smoke Windshield
29) Powerlett 12V outlets
30) Evoluzione Heavy Sway Bar
31) Throttlemeister Heavy Bar End Weights
32) Signal Dynamics LED Voltage Monitor

:gaah::gaah::gaah:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm not sayin anything... :shocked:

 

[Questions]

HUH?

Born in? Thats new, lol

That's some grade A trolling right there. grats!

I wouldn't buy a bike that didn't have any mods worth adding to it. Customization is what makes it personal.

Do you wear the same clothes you were born in?

 

[asp125]

Couple grand so far:

GIVI setup
Can Am risers
SpyderPops
Touring windshield

I prefer not to think about it. The addiction is easier in small doses.

 

[Hberninger]

This thread scares me. I've only had my 2012 RT for two weeks, so I've just spent $50 for saddlebag luggage and $15 for a Can-Am T-shirt. By reading this thread, it looks like I have a long road ahead of me and maybe i'd better get a part-time job.

 

[flamingobabe]

When you purchase a m/c that's just the down payment.....crazy thing...I have my 2 inch Spyder folder in front of me...just called GloRyders...one quit working...GloRyders is replacing it....Kudos for GloRyders....
Mr Orange is more organized than me....but here go'es
Spyderpops...everything
Corbin Heated seat with gas door
GloRyders
Magic Man risers, mud flap lights, triple play, brightsides, fender tip kit,
3 sets Kuryakyn Widow Pegs, rear axle caps
Kewl Metal luggage rack & top Rack plate, radiator web,
up & out mirrow extentions
Tex-Efx painted strip
Spiralus pink tribal flames wrap
Spyder Front Runner
Can-am 25 inch shield with wind deflectors, tank bag
J&M CB
Garmin
Drink Holder
Nelson Riggs saddlebags + home made on off system
AtaDude dual mufflers
RT shocks
Homemade ...2nd handlebar to hold stuff...2 electric outputs in tank bag

 

[viperred]

$ in Mods

I guess I am little over $7,000.00, and that not just what is listed. I have more to list, and also have 3 more big investments. Thats product and install cost. And thats with out my can-am trailer.:spyder2:

 

[Farmbanker]

Granted I am just getting started but I was very happy with what the stock RTS bike had. I added the Ram X-Mount to hold my phone, no big deal. Added passenger armrests for the wife's comfort. Ordered TicLED's for the front fenders because I like the looks. Will add a few more things to make it personal. From stock to completely modified, there is no wrong answer in my opinion.:doorag:

 

[Ken Thomas]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:trike::trike::trike::chat::cheers:

 

[SpyRyd]

Obviously you do not understand...yet!

So.... your saying that the engineer's at can-am are a little on the weak side :shocked:, and should have done a better job where you the cust. would not have to spend $5000 for mod's to make it right ?? WOW!:yikes:....I would think a stock can-am would be a great M/C, But.... maybe Im wrong .

Mods are not necessarily to "make it right" but rather to personalize it for the individual owner's joy. Hopefully some day you'll understand.

 

[flybuddy]

How much have you spent in mods, or whatever you wish to name the little (cough and big) add ons to your spyder?

I've spent a little over $2300 on mods...Well worth it

 

[Bob Denman]

Mods are not necessarily to "make it right" but rather to personalize it for the individual owner's joy. Hopefully some day you'll understand.

:agree: :2thumbs: When you only have a couple of models and about four colors; the level of personalization takes on new meaning...

 

[CentralCoastCA]

Bought my 08 GS last month and it came with full Givi luggage, 2 windshields, BRP riser and full cover. This week hubby installed about $600 worth of mods:

passenger footpeg extenders
BajaRon anti-sway bar (awesome)
Spyderpops air dam, belt guard, heat shield & air management system (no more cooked right foot & a cooler running engine)
Rivco handlebar risers (no more sore hands, arms & neck)

My mod wish list is Spyderpops GS BumpSkid and better headlights.

 

[mick ruhdorf]

youre kidding right?

Geeez, What a rip off, are you guy's saying that can-am can't make a M/C that is not good enough on it's own:shocked: ? but it has to have all these mod's to make it right out of the crate ? if the product is not good enough out of the box, don't buy it! what a con game:banghead:.

All i can say to you is find me ANY vehicle that hasnt been modified and ill show you someone who hasnt done it YET. Every motor vehicle enthusiast will find something that needs thier personal touch, who wants to own one just as it came? you'd just be one of the crowd of "its just a means of transport "owners . NO THANKS. ($1500 for me, most of which i bought before taking delivery )
cheers mick:doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

All i can say to you is find me ANY vehicle that hasnt been modified and ill show you an unimaganative or easily pleased owner. Every motor vehicle enthusiast will find something that needs thier personal touch, who wants to own one just as it came? you'd just be one of the crowd of "its just a means of transport "owners . NO THANKS. ($1500 for me, most of which i bought before taking delivery )
cheers mick:doorag:

:lecturef_smilie: Wow! That's a little strong, don't you think? It may not be your cup of tea, but why insult the hundreds of owners that are perfectly happy with stock Spyders (or cars, or trucks, or ATVs)??? Not every enthusiast thinks as you do or as I may do. There is no need to hurl insults just because we don't all think the same way. JMHO

 

[rollingstone]

I guess I am little over $7,000.00, and that not just what is listed. I have more to list, and also have 3 more big investments. Thats product and install cost. And thats with out my can-am trailer.:spyder2:

Love your Redback spider on the frunk. They are native to here in Australia and closely related to your black widow. Is it a stick-on or a custom paint job?

Rob

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

If you can't tell it's your Spyder at 150 yards, you don't have enough Farkles!