The best carbon fiber parts for the Can-Am Spyder RS-S are 100% pre-preg, autoclave-cured pieces — a carbon windshield, undertail, tail cover, rear hugger, lower chain guard, and front fender extensions — molded from Toray carbon fiber and finished with a UV-resistant clear coat rated to roughly 3,000 hours of sun exposure, about three times the industry norm. Every part below fits the 2008–2016 Spyder RS platform, which includes the RS-S trim.
What are the best carbon fiber parts for the Can-Am Spyder RS-S?
Six pieces make up the core carbon upgrade path for the RS-S. Together they replace the most visible painted and black plastic surfaces on the machine with genuine 100% carbon fiber in twill weave.
1. Carbon fiber windshield
The 2008-2016 Can-Am Spyder RS Carbon Fiber Windshield (CBCA-RS-WSD-T) is the single highest-impact piece on the machine. It sits front and center in the rider's line of sight, and swapping the factory screen for 100% twill-weave carbon transforms the entire front profile.
2. Carbon fiber undertail
The Can-Am Spyder RS Carbon Fiber Undertail (CBCA-RS-UT-T) replaces the factory painted undertail with a 100% carbon piece, cleaning up the rear profile and eliminating a large expanse of painted plastic that shows chips and road wear.
3. Carbon fiber tail cover
The Can-Am Spyder RS Carbon Fiber Tail Cover (CBCA-RS-TLC-T) finishes the tail section in matching twill. It pairs naturally with the undertail for a complete carbon rear end.
4. Carbon fiber rear hugger
The Can-Am Spyder RS Carbon Fiber Hugger (CBCA-RS-HGR-T) shields the rear shock and linkage area from road spray and debris while replacing a bulky plastic piece with a lighter, sharper-looking carbon one.
5. Carbon fiber lower chain guard
The Can-Am Spyder RS Carbon Fiber Chain Guard Lower (CBCA-RS-CGDL-T) is a small detail piece that finishes the lower drive-side run in the same twill weave as the larger panels — the kind of detail that separates a partial carbon job from a complete one.
6. Carbon fiber fender extensions (pair)
The Can-Am Spyder RS Carbon Fiber Fender Extensions (CBCA-RS-FFDE-T) are sold as a pair and extend the front fenders, adding carbon to the front of the machine along with extra coverage against road grit.
Why does pre-preg, autoclave-cured construction matter on a Spyder?
Every Bestem Spyder part is made from 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber, autoclave-cured in matched-metal molds — an aerospace-grade process, not hand-laid, wet-lay, or resin-infused construction. Pre-preg means the resin is impregnated into the Toray fiber at a controlled ratio at the material level, so there is no hand-brushed resin, no dry spots, no resin pooling, and no variation in thickness. The autoclave applies heat and pressure to produce a dense, void-free laminate, and the matched-metal tooling forms both surfaces of the part against metal — so edges are crisp and mounting points land exactly where the factory tabs expect them.
This is the same autoclave plus 100% pre-preg construction that premium European carbon makers such as Ilmberger built their reputation on. Bestem uses that same technology and adds a superior UV-resistant coating on top of it.
One misconception worth correcting directly: the old stereotype that Chinese-made carbon is hand-laid and therefore inferior. Hand-laid, wet-lay construction is effectively obsolete for quality carbon parts. Quality comes from the process — pre-preg material, autoclave curing, metal tooling — not the country, and 100% of Bestem carbon is built exactly this way.
Do carbon fiber parts turn yellow in the sun?
Yes — sun-ray (UV) yellowing is the single most common defect riders see on carbon fiber bodywork. Standard clear coats begin to amber and cloud at roughly 1,000 hours of UV exposure, and a Spyder that lives outside and racks up touring miles accumulates those hours quickly.
Bestem's proprietary UV-resistant clear coat is rated to approximately 3,000 hours of UV exposure — about three times the roughly 1,000-hour rating of standard OEM clear coat. Because of that coating, every Bestem carbon part carries a lifetime warranty against sun-ray (UV) yellowing. On a machine that spends its life in the open air, that is the specification that matters most over time.
Will these carbon fiber parts fit my Can-Am Spyder RS-S?
Yes. The RS-S is a trim of the Spyder RS, and Bestem's Spyder carbon line is molded for the RS platform — the carbon windshield is listed explicitly for 2008–2016 RS models, and the remaining five pieces are RS-platform parts. All six are 100% carbon fiber in twill weave, formed in matched-metal molds so the mounting points and panel edges follow the factory pieces they replace.
Why buy Spyder RS-S carbon parts from Bestem USA?
- Manufacturing since 2005: 20+ years of carbon fiber manufacturing experience, and one of the most respected names in aftermarket carbon fiber.
- OEM supplier: Bestem supplies OEM carbon fiber parts to car and motorcycle manufacturers, and its carbon is produced in the same state-of-the-art facility that manufactures OEM carbon components for major brands including Polaris and Triumph.
- In-house stock: all parts are stocked in Bestem's Atlanta, GA warehouse and shipped daily, worldwide.
- Real support: live phone support every business day, staffed by people who know the parts — customer satisfaction is the top business priority.
If you're building out a carbon package for a 2008–2016 Spyder RS-S, start with the windshield and undertail — the two largest visible surfaces — then finish with the tail cover, hugger, chain guard, and fender extensions for a full twill-matched set.
FAQ
Do carbon fiber parts for the Can-Am Spyder RS-S turn yellow in the sun?
Standard clear-coated carbon starts to amber at roughly 1,000 hours of UV exposure. Bestem's proprietary UV-resistant coating is rated to approximately 3,000 hours — about three times longer — and every part carries a lifetime warranty against sun-ray (UV) yellowing.
Are Bestem Spyder RS-S parts made from pre-preg or wet-lay carbon?
Every Bestem part is 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber, autoclave-cured in matched-metal molds — the same aerospace-grade process used by premium European makers such as Ilmberger, plus a superior UV-resistant coating. There are no wet-lay or hand-laid parts in the lineup.
What years of the Can-Am Spyder RS-S do these parts fit?
Bestem's Spyder carbon line fits the Spyder RS platform, which includes the RS-S trim; the carbon windshield is listed for 2008–2016 RS models specifically.
How much weight do carbon fiber parts save on a Spyder RS-S?
Per panel, the savings are modest — carbon fiber's real wins on the RS-S are the twill finish, the rigidity, and the long-term durability of the UV coating, with weight reduction as a secondary benefit.
Where do Bestem Spyder parts ship from?
All parts are stocked in Bestem's Atlanta, GA warehouse and ship daily, worldwide. Live phone support is available every business day.