Why did BRP remove the turn signals from the mirrors on the 2020 & up RT ?

[blacklightning]

I agree, With the flashers on the fenders is low and out of site for some vehicles IMO, Up on the mirrors also improves visibility greatly.

I think it was just one of the cost cutting measures that BRP did in 2019. It even shows up in the fact that the fenders themselves look cheaper with the one piece molded design instead of the 2 pieces (although some like it better). It also shows up in the fact that the rear reflector on those fenders look more like a sticker than anything else on the newer models. But I guess it is one of the things that I will be living with.

 

[ks4hcoach]

I completely agree with what Ron said above about visibility being so critical a motorcycle, or in this case, the Spyder. I noted this last summer seeing my son making an oncoming turn on my 2021RTL. It was in bright sunlight and while he had the turn signals on, the fender-mounted front turn signal was quite difficult to see. I suspect it was be equally difficult to see if riding at night with a set of low mounted fog lights too. They would totally overpower the fender-mounted front signals just like bright sunlight does in the daytime. I think the lack of a high, mirror-mounted turn signal on the 2020+RTs is a safety concern as they are so difficult to see under some driving conditions.

I will be adding a pair of the Amber LED Mirror Mounted Turn Signals plus Running Lights from Show Chrome before riding season. They look good and add a second front turn signal function that is mounted high in a much better area for visibility.

I truly don't know what CanAm was thinking with the low, fender-mounted front signals...other than cutting costs.

Thanks
Rod

 

[stebrock]

The only thing I have left to confirm is, if those wires are 100% on the 2022 RT USA models and their location.

So have you verified the wires and location?

 

[Dochands]

You can mount some run/turn LED's along the outside edge of the mirror. I like this option because it lets drivers see my turn signal from the side view easier. You can also see if you inadvertently left your turn signal on.

Lamont and Spyderpops sell them, https://www.lamonstergarage.com/2020-up-can-am-spyder-rt-mirror-stay-on-turn-signals-plug-play-harness-included-lamonster/

I love that it’s plug and play. Something my limited skills can actually do myself. My next upgrade for sure.