The Bestem carbon fiber rear hugger for the Can-Am Spyder RS (SKU CBCA-RS-HGR-T) is a direct bolt-on replacement molded from 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber and autoclave-cured in matched-metal tooling — an aerospace-grade process, not wet-lay. Its proprietary UV-resistant clear coat is rated to roughly 3,000 hours of sun exposure versus about 1,000 hours for standard OEM clear coat, and the part carries a lifetime warranty against sun-ray yellowing.

What does a rear hugger do on a Can-Am Spyder RS?

A rear hugger sits directly above the rear tire and blocks the roost of water, gravel, road salt, and debris the tire throws forward and upward. On the Spyder RS, that spray otherwise lands on the rear shock, the spring, the linkage area, and the underside of the tail section — accelerating corrosion, grinding grit into moving parts, and coating everything in road film. A properly fitted hugger keeps the rear of the machine noticeably cleaner and protects components that are expensive to refinish or replace.

Why upgrade to a carbon fiber rear hugger?

The factory guard is molded plastic: it does the job, but it adds weight high in the chassis, scuffs easily, and the finish dulls over time. A carbon fiber replacement improves on it in three practical ways:

How is the Bestem Spyder RS hugger made?

100% pre-preg Toray carbon, autoclave-cured, metal-molded

Every Bestem carbon part starts as 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber — fabric with the resin system pre-impregnated at a tightly controlled ratio, not brushed on by hand. The layup goes into matched-metal tooling (metal molds on both faces of the part) and is autoclave-cured under heat and pressure. The result is a dense, void-free laminate with consistent wall thickness, crisp edges, and mounting points that land exactly where the mold put 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. By contrast, wet-lay and resin-infused parts are resin-heavy, more prone to voids and print-through, and typically looser on fitment.

2×2 twill weave

The hugger is laid up in a twill weave — the diagonal 2×2 pattern most riders picture when they think of carbon fiber. Twill drapes cleanly over the compound curves of a hugger, which keeps the weave lines straight and uninterrupted across the whole part.

Will a carbon fiber hugger turn yellow in the sun?

Standard carbon clear coats amber and cloud with UV exposure — it's the single most common complaint riders have about carbon bodywork, and on a three-wheeler with the rear wheel fully exposed, the hugger takes direct sun every ride. A typical OEM-grade clear coat begins to degrade after roughly 1,000 hours of UV exposure.

Bestem applies a proprietary UV-resistant clear coat rated to approximately 3,000 hours of UV exposure — about three times the standard OEM figure — engineered specifically to protect the weave from sun-ray yellowing. Because of that coating, this hugger is backed by a lifetime warranty against sun-ray (UV) yellowing. The low, shaded mounting position of a hugger helps too, but the coating is what guarantees the twill stays black and the finish stays clear for the long term.

Which Spyder RS models does it fit, and how hard is installation?

The hugger fits the first-generation Can-Am Spyder RS platform (2008–2016). It bolts to the factory mounting points, and because the part is metal-molded rather than hand-trimmed, the hole pattern and contour match the stock guard it replaces. Installation is a straightforward swap: most riders complete it in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools, with no drilling, trimming, or modification required.

What other carbon fiber parts match this hugger?

Bestem builds a full twill-weave carbon line for the Spyder RS, all with the same pre-preg, autoclave-cured construction and UV coating, so the weave and finish match piece to piece:

Bestem has been manufacturing carbon fiber since 2005 — more than 20 years — and supplies OEM carbon parts to car and motorcycle manufacturers in addition to the aftermarket line. Every Spyder RS part is stocked in Bestem's Atlanta, GA warehouse and ships daily, worldwide, with live phone support available every business day. Customer satisfaction is the company's top business priority, and it starts with parts that fit the first time.

FAQ

Will this hugger fit my Can-Am Spyder RS?

Yes — it fits the first-generation Spyder RS platform, model years 2008 through 2016. It uses the factory mounting points, so no modification to the bike is needed.

Do carbon fiber motorcycle parts turn yellow in the sun?

Parts with standard clear coats typically begin to amber after roughly 1,000 hours of UV exposure. Bestem's proprietary UV-resistant coating is rated to about 3,000 hours — three times longer — and this hugger carries a lifetime warranty against sun-ray (UV) yellowing.

Is this hugger pre-preg and autoclave-cured, or wet-lay?

It is 100% pre-preg Toray carbon fiber, autoclave-cured in matched-metal molds. Bestem does not use wet-lay or resin infusion for this part, which is why the laminate is denser, lighter, and more dimensionally precise.

How long does installation take?

Plan on under 30 minutes. The hugger is a direct bolt-on to the stock mounting points using basic hand tools, with no drilling or trimming required.

Where does Bestem ship from?

All parts ship from Bestem's own warehouse in Atlanta, GA. Stock is held in-house, orders ship daily worldwide, and live phone support is available every business day.