Spyder RT Seat Change to Backrest

[dg110270]

This is my first post. Just purchased a 2011 RT Roadster with radio and convienience package. The seat has no backrest or hole for one. Someone is selling a 2014 seat with everything on it. Will it fit my 2011? Photo is of my 2011 seat.

 

[Ex Winger]

Yes it'll fit

 

[PW2013STL]

Yes - 2010 through 2018 ( most likely 2019 also) will interchange with each other. I had used a 2010 seat that I had sent to Russell Day Long on our 2014 RT.

 

[FlyBoy2121]

I dg110270

The company Utopia USA makes a file for your 2011, they even show on their website how to install it, you do not have to change all your seat.

FlyBoy2121

 

[dg110270]

Thank you.

 

[Easy Rider]

I have an (almost) brand new seat from a '17 RTL that has the backrest port that I will sell for a reasonable low price.
And I will deliver it to you if your location shown in your profile is right.
It does NOT have the backrest with it.

 

[dg110270]

I'll keep you in mind. Thanks

 

[rtotten]

I Have a Russell Day Long that for an RT, that I will be selling. I am switching over to an F-3. I have the backrest, the seat is heated. I will have to be rebuilt and recovered, I am only 5'3" and I have it covered to reflect my military career. I paid well over $1800.00 for this seat, and will buy another for my new F-3.

Here is Russel Day Long website that has prices. I will accept any reasonable offer.
https://day-long.com/place-your-order/prices/

 

[KX5062]

I have an (almost) brand new seat from a '17 RTL that has the backrest port that I will sell for a reasonable low price.
And I will deliver it to you if your location shown in your profile is right.
It does NOT have the backrest with it.

PM sent

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :ani29:

Linda has exactly that model. Utopia was an answer for a backrest...but you had to cut a hole in the seat. I believe the 2014's started coming with a backrest hole with insert plug. I put a Utopia on that one but have since replaced the seat with a BRP Comfort one. That one offered enough support for me that a back rest was no longer needed.

 

[dg110270]

I found a seat with backrest off a 2014 RT.

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome::clap::2thumbs:

 

[UtahPete]

The company Utopia USA makes a file for your 2011, they even show on their website how to install it, you do not have to change all your seat. FlyBoy2121

:agree: Unless you are getting the seat / backrest at a very good price, or you don't care how much you spend, you're better off going with a Utopia backrest. You will have to cut a small hole in your seat but it's no big deal and their instructions are very good. So is their backrest; I have one on each of my RTs.

http://www.utpr.com/spyderrt.html

The other thing I like about Utopia backrests is they can't easily be removed by a thief, which is not the case with Can-Am backrests I believe.

 

[UtahPete]

This is my first post. Just purchased a 2011 RT Roadster with radio and convienience package. The seat has no backrest or hole for one. Someone is selling a 2014 seat with everything on it. Will it fit my 2011? Photo is of my 2011 seat.

I understand the 2014 and newer seats are slightly different from the 2013 and older ones. Can't swear to it, but Utopia does sell a different mounting kit for the 2014 and newer vs older seats. http://www.utpr.com/spyderrt.html

 

[UtahPete]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :ani29:

Linda has exactly that model. Utopia was an answer for a backrest...but you had to cut a hole in the seat. I believe the 2014's started coming with a backrest hole with insert plug. I put a Utopia on that one but have since replaced the seat with a BRP Comfort one. That one offered enough support for me that a back rest was no longer needed.

Was that hole and plug the only difference with 2014 and newer? I may be wrong, but there may be other differences as well because Utopia sells a different mounting system for 2013 and earlier.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

The newer ( 14+ ) seat pans ( this is what the foam and vinyl attach to ) Have four nuts/ferrules embedded in the pan - this is for the newer style bracket to attach to...………….Mike

 

[UtahPete]

The newer ( 14+ ) seat pans ( this is what the foam and vinyl attach to ) Have four nuts/ferrules embedded in the pan - this is for the newer style bracket to attach to...………….Mike

Thanks, Mike. I thought it might be something like that.