Sir, you are the only one I've seen anywhere who gave an honest assessment on the handling. I bought a 2019 Ryker Rally, and that front end was horrible! Severe swaying, darting back and forth, felt crappy in turns. I live in the mountains of North Carolina and everything is curves here. It was so bad I could barely break 60 mph. Got so fed up, I sold it and went back to a motorcycle. That sway bar, if it helps, should be stock on those machines. Out of the box, terrible. Thank you for your honest review sir.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words PNC1. I did the same thing and went back to a 2 wheeled motorcycle as well. I appreciate you watching.

@troy9er

Жыл бұрын

Wheel alinement is very critical on these 3 wheelers. The sway bar up grade is a nice upgrade for sure. 😉 I have a 2021 F-3S Spyder. I sold high end luxury cars for 20 years, not a fan of CVT either, In cars no thank you. Love the 6 speed transmission in my Spyder but wish it had the shaft drive like the Ryker. 😉

I have my eye on these....really love the idea of weekend getaways with wifey...it looks like so much fun.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

They are. I enjoyed it.

I just bought a 2020 Ryker 600 2 weeks ago and I love it and everything you mentioned I have noticed . I didn’t know about the sway bar I will definitely add on . Cuz going 80 on the highway made me a little shook !!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Comgrats. Haha I had the same shock but the swaybar should fix most of that.

@ajspice

2 ай бұрын

I just brought mine home. First Ryker. I noticed it felt a little strange on the test ride, but from what I've read it's because I'm coming from two wheels. That and they aren't really designed to hit those kinds of speeds. I may add the sway bar like others have suggested.

Thank you for the vid I'm getting my Ryker next week I have learned a lot from them

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. Thank you for watching.

Wow, 30 mpg is horrible! My wife had a Nissan Sentra SR Turbo which has the cvt, and that averaged 32.4 mpg. She commuted 38 miles to work, there and back 76 of which about 24 was "city" driving. I am thinking of selling my Moto Guzzi 1200 Breva (which gives me 52 mpg on the open road) for a Can-Am - however after speaking to the sales rep today, who told me it has ONE forward gear. I asked him if it has a CVT - his response was YES, but he did not tell me off-hand as I suspect they KNOW if people know it, they may not buy it! We did not have issues with the Nissan, but sold it before it got to 40k miles, apparently the BEST time to sell vehicles with CVT's in them. Thanks for sharing - looked at a few "reviews", but by far yours is the best so far!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

The Nissan from the past 5 years have had CVT issues right at around 80k to 100k miles. Some people swear that the Can Am cvts are great as they are tired and tested in their other products. Only time will tell how it fares on a Ryker as the other products aren't ridden as much.

I bought my Ryker 600 about 2 months ago and I don't have any issues on the highway. It's very steady.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

That's cool. Being that the Ryker is so much lighter, mine darts from left to right prior to the swaybar, we have a lot of semis on the roads here and it can get windy. But glad to hear your Ryker doesnt do that.

Couldn’t agree more with your comments on the service end. Horrible experience several times with mountain in Roswell on my F3s. Ended up going with extreme propulsion in Cartersville and couldn’t be happier!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Frank good on you, I am stuck with MMS as I purchased the maintenance plan. Well I guess I have learned my lesson but I might be speaking too soon as I haven't had my first oil change yet. Maybe they may surprise me.

I agree with you about the bags for the back. I was going to buy the passenger seat because it made the bike look nice. I probably wouldnt have a passenger, so thats why i decided against it, but the main reason was what you mentioned.. you cant lock it. For 287.00 bucks and anyone can just unlock it and have a passenger seat. Im going to get the touring nelson rigg bag . At least i can unbuckle it and take it with me. Great videos. Keep em coming!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick. Appreciate it.

Great video. Digging the new camera angle!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Pic in Pic better or the cutaway? I like either. LoL . Hey I am looking forward to seeing your video on the 3 piece luggage system and how it rides. I think I might order one too.

@RykerChick

3 жыл бұрын

The Knight Ryker either way is great. Yeah...definitely looking forward to getting my 3 piece luggage set.

Awesome vid brother.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

Zia, my 14 Harley Street glide with a stage 1 upgrade easily get 43 mpg and there are Dealerships every 60 miles. I enjoy your commentary. Keep the sunny side up! RB

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ. I am enjoying my road glide a lot more and agree in the mileage and dealer network. Cheers.

Thanks for great honest review

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Its. Ot all bad though be sure to watch my likes video as well if you haven't already.

First, I have owned mine for a very short time but two things I noticed right out of the gate are: A. I think it revs quite high for an 80 hp engine. It should have the power to pull the vehicle at a lower rpm. B. The rear suspension does not take bumps, potholes or manholes gracefully. As far as "why did they use a belt drive system"? It was adapted from their snowmobile line. I think there should have been a reduction gear somewhere in the drive line to bring the revs down a bit hence better gas mileage and less engine whine.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Henry Tha KS for watching and I absolutely agree with you on all points. Def should've programmed low RPMs at 80mph. Although I must say I took mine from Atl to Miami and I was very comfortable.

"SAME." with a lot of the this.. My dude had 24 hours with mine after I bought it, went to pick it up and it was covered in water spots and dusty crap when he was trying to send me off with it 😅. I was like "Bro.. can I get like a wipe down, dude..?" But HEY.. he atleast used a spray when he did mine, 😆. I've definitely learned that once they get your money you're not exactly in their MySpace Top Ten Friends List anymore.. especially in the service department.. 😪 GREAT VID! And thanks for being honest about your Ryker experiences 😎

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud. It's a shame but that is the sad reality of it in the motorcycle industry at least.

@ThrillMouseMoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow Best video for people planning to buy, no joke. I'll share were I can! 💯🐭

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThrillMouseMoto Thanks TMM. Hey btw I love Tiki, how is the little bugger doing?

@ThrillMouseMoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow Haha, She just stays getting in trouble like most little dogs.. getting jealous when we are in my sisters pool so she barks at the neighbors..😅 She's still young tho, Thanks for asking!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThrillMouseMoto LoL

Thanks. I was waiting for this video and there it is. I also agree with what you say here on your five major dislikes.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Gamini Edirisinghe thank you. there were a few more on each list but these were the biggest ones.

Dealers-Luck of the draw unfortunately, I have a decent dealer in IL, I always search for platinum dealers (Can-Am grades their dealers) Trans-On the CVT subject, this Trans is straight out of a high performance UTV/Snowmobile, so its a little different than a Nissan Sentra, but I do get what you're saying. The belt inside is from a Ski-Doo 850 (165 horsepower), so it's definitely sturdy enough. Rust-When I dropped mine off at the dealer last week, I mentioned the rusty wheel hubs, BRP did approve a repair for that. I also have rust in the same parts that you mentioned. Disappointing but kinda par for the course for the price it seems. Accessories-Definitely sucks to not have a lock. The only accessory to lock is the Shad case. Have to really trust that nobody will touch your ride..Yes you can lock your frunk + parking brake but still can lose the rear luggage.. Handling-I can't wait to replace my sway bar, I must be crazy going 12k without touching that. I'm going with Baja Ron setup to avoid the dealer. I bet they will stiffen up the sway bar in future generations, that was another cost cutting measure putting those flimsy plastic links in there. The plastic literally flexes.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Vito that is good to know. Usually CVT and performance vehicles don't go hand in hand, but this is good bit of info. i didn't know that this is also used in the Ski Doo products.

I've a 2020 Ryker Rallye Rt. It came with an sway bar because I viewed your video prior to purchase. i negotiated with the dealer on the sale price to have it included with a some leeway on the price and installation. I made sure I ordered a cover for it when it isn.t garaged at home and that has minimized the exposure when i am not home and it has to be left outside. I concur with you about dealerships and that many of them want the sales and service but are not great on after sales/service etiquette, The meaning of Ryker in its Germanic origins is "rich". I feel enriched for owning one and the flexibility it affords me it customizing it and making it uniquely my own

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats and great job with the negotiations. Hopefully it gets better with the dealerships. Thanks for watching.

Nice video. I would recommend you do what you like as far as the video angles and camera placement. If you don't like it then it will effect your content and attitude after a while. I have had good and bad experiences at MM here in Marietta. I got my Ryker from Extreme Propulsion. I have never had any service done there. Take care.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam. How was your buying experience with Extreme propulsion. Also are you going out to extreme propulsion on Sep 12th or the 19th for their annual meetup?

@samsmithmotovlogs

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow It was good. Sue took good care of us. Not sure if we will be there yet.

I completely agree with you about the handling too Squirrley above 60mph

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes the first week I was like this is not the way this should feel. It the sway at helped get rid of this feeling instantly for me.

Great video.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great video brother enjoyed your content. Like this with dealers all over the world very few people now want to give service. Once they have your money it’s bye sucker

@RideAboutNow

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Isn’t that the sad truth.

They treat you like that because there’s no major can-am dealers nearby. They know they’re the only dealers in the area and it’s crappy to treat your customers like that

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

It's sad for sure. They need to do gooder!!

Great video my ride is in the shop for the sway bar! Everything you said is true, ita a great ride if you respect it and treat it well. 2000 miles only 2 months no problem just the simple things your talking about.👍

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raul, appreciate it. You will love the swaybar once installed. Did you go for the Can Am one or aftermarket?

@raulrecinos563

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow Awesome that's what I thought, Can Am is the way I went so the warranty stays strong.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@raulrecinos563 great. let me know how you like your swaybar.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@raulrecinos563 Nice.

Merci pour ta vidéo c'est sympa aussi d'avoir des avis négatifs sur les produits. Certes je n'ai pas toujours tout compris lol mais ça me donne une idée déjà. 👍

@biggjune2914

3 жыл бұрын

English please

@ericfournier5082

3 жыл бұрын

J’ai compris ce tu dis. Bravo pour la communication en français!

@biggjune2914

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericfournier5082 WHAT

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Je suis content d'avoir pu aider. Merci d'avoir regardé.

Great video mate but your problem about singing the loan agreement etc is just common sense...read before you sign no matter what anyone says 😅 but your other points are very valid, I really want to buy a Ryker

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Ya exactly man you have to control your emotions. That was the mistake I made but I just bought another bike and this time around I had my emotions in check like a Vulcan.

I had the same issue and Experience with my can am ryker But I do love my machine a lot good out way the bad

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

For sure. Have a look at my 5 thinks I like video if you haven't already. Thank you.

I knew the area looked familiar! Looking to buy a Can Am when I move back to the Atlanta area in the fall.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Good eye. That is awesome man, hope you get one soon.

My wife and I always say when we buy any vehicle (car or motorcycle), that it's not the salesman we worry about, but the service. I can get another salesperson, but you're often stuck with the service department. Great channel.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Harold, and right you are on the service part.

@carlosmriverajr2

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you brother service is like good luck. MAYBE just maybe you get a team that is willing to help and enjoy helping.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Carlos M Rivera Jr fingers crossed.

@carlosmriverajr2

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow Hi bud, question, Have you ever wondered why doesn't the neutral light ones up its there why not. All lights up when star but not the neutral.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Carlos M Rivera Jr well my logic would be that the lever is always in forward gear when I start the bike. So I’m sure if I leave the gear selector in neutral maybe it will show neutral.

Hi- we are about to head to mountain motor sports ... wish we knew who you dealt with. Thanks for this video!!!! Stay Healthy and God Bless 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. If you're going to the Marietta store speak with Austin. I would also check out extreme propulsion in Cartersville for Can Ams.

@Dixie71

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow - thanks for the quick reply!!! . We went to the one in Lithia Springs... the GM and sales mgr were super nice!!! Put a deposit down on a Ryker Rally... ready to hit the road soon. Stay Healthy and God Bless 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽💕🙏🏽

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dixie71 congratulations.

@Dixie71

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow - thank you 😊

The 3 biggest things that have kept me from buying are ....1. Cost of accessories. 2. Gas mileage. 3. Cost of the f3t or rt limited. The ryker solves the last. But not the first 2. So im still on the fence.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

I see your predicament. Now if you can find a used F3 in the 10 to 15k range that should solve all of the above. They are out there you just have to find them.

Great video with some good insights. CVT is a killer for sure. I only drive manual cars and don't think I could do a CVT on my recreational vehicle. Great content...new to your channel and will definitely be back!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the support. I just hope this CVT lasts a few years. LoL

First, I thought he was gonna run that stop sign and we were gonna have a really short video. Next, dealer network, ha! The guy in the next big town over (30,000 or so) who sells mostly UTVs, The 4-wheeled sort, ordered one of these and sold it to somebody who had never been on a bike. Said buyer owned it for about 6 months, decided that even adding an extra wheel, he wasn't going ever be a biker, so, I got a bike with less than 1000 miles on it for a steal. My "service manager" who I think probably spends a lot of time washing cow shit off UTV's, looks at my UTV (which is a missing a wheel as it should have 4) and just shakes his head. I am with you on that transmission thing, who rides a bike with no Vrooom, Vrooom. I fired up my Rykker for the first time in that buy who owned it for only 6 months front yard, and nearly killed myself when I gunned the throttle. At least, needs a neutral. I bought my Rykker to get better gas mileage than my Tacoma, and it does, just, beats my Tacoma by about 5 mpg. Ohhhh, the lack of a, well, anything to bolt a bag to, that is crazy. And well, $300 to add that bit? My 1974 Honda CMT 185 came stock with a rear rack, come on. Hmmm, sway bar? I was going down a really old two lane blacktop and found a truck rut at about 60, nearly had to wash the crap off my bike.

Im subscribing just because we're from the same area!!! Enough for me 😆

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man. Thank you.

Only solution.... Learn to wrench on your Spyder! I'm not handy, but KZread has all the videos you need to handle pretty much anything. It also increases your enjoyment of ownership. Poor dealer tech service is the one constant of every Can Am owner vlogger. Good luck!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. Wrenching yourself will expand the knowledge and on its own is very rewarding.

You were pretty passionate about your dislikes! 😄 I really appreciate it, though. I'm considering buying one of these so it's great to hear an honest perspective.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas. Be sure to look at the likes video as well.

I just bought a 2022 Ryker and I couldn’t agree more on needing the sway bar. At 60+ mph, that thing jumps all over the road. It just doesn’t feel safe to drive on some roads. A sway bar is on my list of must haves in the very near future.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, you will feel an instant difference in handling. Thanks for watching.

Good content .. I’ve seen n other videos the bike will be a little loose feeling until you have 500 miles .. kinda breaking in period ... I’ve read from can am the upgrade sway bar improved stability by 33% !!! That’s a lot of extra firmness... as far as buying the bike goes it’s just like buying a car bro I think they are all crooks and they are all just trying to rip us off that is actually going to be the worst part for me in the spring is going to actually buy the bike because I hate car salesman and bike salesman are just like car salesman they’re all the same to me they’re all there to rip you off...

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you Rich. One thing though, the swaybar sharpened the handling but did not compromise on the comfort of the bike. Also next time I’m buying online and not dealing with a sales rep.

Hey man great owner reviews. Do you not get cold riding in your T-shirt? I live in Scotland so there is very few days of the year I could do that :)

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is just now getting cold here in Atlanta, but during summer it is very hot here and T shirt is the max I would wear. Of course if I had 2 wheels then I would wear a mesh jacket.

Your dislikes are valid. I have a 2019. The truth of the matter is when you start adding better transmissions/ non cvt, or better materials the price starts to go up. So now your just buying a spyder.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

True. If I had to do it all over again I would probably get a used Spyder over the Ryker. But I cannot deny that the Ryker was a lot of fun.

Great video. Can you give a review of the Ryker Disc lock alarm. Thanks

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Joseph. I never had the disc lock alarm while I owned the Ryker.

My Nissan Juke has a CVT, and it's kinda sporty. Not comparing it to a true sports car, but it's sportier than your average small crossover/SUV.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Cool.

Your bike might needs a front end alignment. Great video. Thanks

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

You can apply Remington Rem Oil to a soft cloth and wipe on signs of rust and it will take care of it

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

Nice tip.

For #1 I think the dealer/service sucks everywhere. I called for a simple bolt removal, and it was almost a month out. Too few service centers. As far as financing, that is probably a dealer by dealer issue. The off center issue YES! Had to take mine in within a week for this (took a hard turn and went 30 degrees off center). The sales reps definitely don't know what the bike can/can't do. For #2 the transmission doesn't down shift, so typically if over 50 MPH I am at 6K+ RPM (this is not a CVT issue, it is a tuning issue - I have CVT in 2 Nissans as well, that do just fine). I get about 32 MPG. Point #3 you made YES! Mainly the squeaky breaks for me (only had 3 weeks now, a 2022). #4, they need way more accessories, and way cheaper. #5 At least for my 2022, the handling feels fine (I am a previous motorcycle rider). Granted I also live in the middle of the country so not a lot of turns. The darting issue, I have noticed when there are grooves in the road.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching really appreciate you sharing your experience as well.

I had the same sort of issues/experiences with my RT LTd. purchase - must be a common thing between BRP dealerships - how they treat people that is. In other words, considering how much you pay for the trike, parts and service, the very poor way they treat you AFTER the sale, I regret having made the purchase. I do love the trike, but I try and avoid having any work done at a BRP dealer.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

It really is sad. I am not going to the big dealer here either for any work. But I have noticed in general that the labor charges per hour for powersports is ridiculous. More than most car dealerships.

As a few others mentioned, the cvt i wouldnt be to worried about. They use it in the offroad producing up to 190hp and with care and maintenance they work just fine.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that bit of info, That helps instill confidence. I only had experience with CVTs on cars and I know the best ones are from Toyota and the worst are from Nissan. But good to know that the ones from BRP are solid.

What is that little rectangular electronic box near the right side of the handlebar?

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

I have a SAE connectors which has 2 usb outlets and a volt meter. If you get one of these that connect to your battery make sure the get the one that has an on/off button so it doesn’t eat up the battery.

Very nice job! Btw, grap gloves🙄

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I will I was being lazy.

CVT transmissions are suited and fitted to smaller low powered cars and not performance sport cars, turbo cars or V8s because they can’t handle the higher power of these cars, this is not to say there is anything wrong with their operation, they are also much cheaper to produce and install into a car or bike than a conventional auto transmission or a manual transmission and they are much lighter, the reason I believe the CVT was used in the Ryker was for its simplicity and ease of use making the bike rideable by virtually anyone and to keep the price of the bike to a minimum, apparently Can Am have many years of experience with these transmissions in other types of vehicles therefore I wouldn’t be too concerned about it’s lifespan.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

That is great news and great info from you, thank you. This puts my mind at ease as I work in an auto auction and I have seen some horror stories happen with the CVTs. But I didn't think about the fact that they put CVTs in their other crafts and so far haven't hear anything bad so that is already turning into a positive.

the CVT is a snowmobile clutch tested for years in skidoo machine.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

That's very reassuring. In cars they have a bad rep.

The CVT Transmission is a V-belt and a set of clutches. It is the same thing they have been putting in Snow machines since the beginning. They are in almost every OHV product on the market today. As long as you break it in properly you should not have any issues with it. As far as the handling of the bike. Did you do any shock adjustment to set the bike up for your weight and personal riding preferences? The Rally edition has a ton of adjustment to cater to the rider. Proper tire pressure Front and Rear and the road condition is a major factor on it drifting or dodging left to right. By taking both our bikes to an actual tire shop to have the wheels and tires Spin Balanced we found that NOT ONE of them were even close from the factory!! Talk about getting rid of a lot of vibration and the feeling that someone was dribbling the front tires at anything over 40mph like basketballs. Lol

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Wow I had no vibration or dribbling issues with my tires Thankfully. My issue was the soft front suspension at higher speeds that was corrected with a stiffer sway bar. Other than that the suspension seemed very comfortable to me, took a trip to Miami in it and it was perfect.

They should have made a single gear change for overdrive after the cvt would have made a huge difference in gas economy. Keep the cvt just add an overdrive gear for the highway speeds is all they needed. I wouldn't mind shifting at 40mph it would be an easy shift to add. They definitely need to look into that!!!

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

That is definitely a great idea.

Elka shocks although expensive will def. Improve handling

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. That is what i've heard as well.

I just bought the Can-Am peg kit. The passenger side wouldn’t fit in my Max mount. Local service center told me to sand the extra paint off we have to do it all the time. Sanded the paint and it still wouldn’t fit. Used a file to work it down more but still only 2 bolt holes lined up. Called the service center this time and they said the max mount has to be in the bike for it to fit. I asked how this hole was gonna magically get bigger once I put the mount back. I ended up having to drive the peg into the max mount with a hammer to get all 3 holes semi lined up

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable.

Just got my 2020 Ryker hope to meet some riders in my air. Bremen Ga.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Nice congrats. Join the local groups and see you out there next time.

@johndowell6262

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow I have a question. What do you usefor your wind shild and viser? got some Rain X,is that OK?

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@johndowell6262 I use rain x or winded without ammonia because my windshield is made up of polycarbonate with a hard coating. And liqui moly visor cleaner from cycle gear.

I like the windshield ! Where did you buy it?

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Jarol Cruz F4 Customs. Hang tight on that next month i may be able to get a promo code.

Hopefully Can Am will watch this and address the important issues you have raised...well done

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Let's hope. Thank you.

CVT are good at what they do. Look at high performance snowmobiles they all run cvt. Can Am Quads rip and have cvt. Is it a clutch no but is it still fun AF.... hell yes lol.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

Hello. Do you still have the Ryker? How's it holding up?

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

I don't have my Ryker anymore but the time I had it it was fine, went to Florida on it and back no issues.

I personally do not like 360 cams. The motion is too weird and unrealistic. Great video. POV is my preference.

@RideAboutNow

11 ай бұрын

thank you.

I agree with everything you say but I love mine…I hate having to get gas so much it drive me crazy

@RideAboutNow

11 ай бұрын

LoL. I liked mine too as long as I had it.

The sway bar is something I'm going to change I've noticed the darting and I would say also a little more comfortable seat

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

That should make your ride a lot better.

@kevinhurst234

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow if you ever head toward Knoxville look me up

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinhurst234 for sure. Connect with me on Instagram if you haven't already.

@kevinhurst234

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow what are you listed as

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinhurst234 therideaboutnow

I don't own a Ryker and I've never ridden one. I've ridden a Spyder and I liked it. I notice in this video you have removed the camera on the left handle bar and the view from the mirror must be better. I recall on a previous video you talked about safety gear which I always think is important. Now I know the Ryker is a 3 wheeler that in theory should never tip over but reality is different and I don't want to be the safety police but other people are watching your videos and taking some cues from you. So you're out riding in a T shirt, shorts and no gloves - always consider your audience and what impact your actions might have. Everyone who rides is responsible for their own safety but your videos have an impact on others.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Roger, that is a good point on safety. I always think that everyone should not follow me on safety but never thought of it the way you have explained it to me. I moved the camera on the other side because I wanted my cell phone on the left side where it would be a less of a stretch for me using my left hand if I needed to. Thanks for watching.

@daniellewilganowsli9602

11 ай бұрын

People have the right to choose what to wear his wearing a helmet and shoes everything else is more cosmetic jeans aren’t going to save your life

Not being able to shift into a high gear and loaf along would drive me nuts 😫

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely took me getting used to it.

@fozzybear9114

3 жыл бұрын

The review is an opinion. Knight ryker has good intentions but his expirience with cvts is lacking. The cvt in this system is top quality and the general design has been around for decades. And the ryker is perfectly suited for a cvt. I say buy and dont look back!

Do Rykers have any problems with wheel alignment?

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

I've herd some people have it and the dealer fixed it. but I never did on mine.

If you don't read, or take the time to read or can't understand a contract, or anything legal for that matter, you shouldn't be signing anything period/have zero business actually being called an responsible adult and have absolutely no one to blame but yourself. Listening to a salesperson is one thing. Signing something else after the fact is where responsibility and owning the moment comes into play. I don't care what kind of loan or contract you signed. Best thing always, whether you are bright or not, is to be in a no pressure scenario. Don't let anyone pressure you ever into signing anything before you are ready, and more importantly, bring someone experienced and possibly brighter to the table with you before signing anything. Simply put, these "bikes" are cheap, cheap quality and designed dumb-downed for the average no experience person operating a motor cycle person to afford and operate; period. A light weight, disposable toy like this vehicle, that really requires zero skill to operate, hence the ease of a cvt transmissions and the lack of refinement and upgrades built in or included. As an experienced, responsible operator, you have to have the brains to know what the limits are on this beginner motor vehicle, and add what you need, when you can afford to upgrade and tighten it up for stability and for performance/safety at speed. Few people would ever buy this if it were expensive. Every accessory is expensive with anything, esp. with the limited number of accessories and tbe aftermarket companies that make them for these units. Hard to really complain about that when just about anything you buy or purchase now a days is more than just a small purchase for the average working person. Never,ever leave anthing of value or anything you don't want removed on something as open and inviting as a bike or one of these. Guranteed to be gone, locked or bolted on. Shouldn't be complaining about gas mileage when you drive like that, or talk about higher speed riding in an exposed, non-streamlined vehicle. It should always be about tbe fun and enjoyment unless you are touring out in tbe middle of nowhere and have a peanut sized tank. If you can't afford gas for great mileage like that, driven like that, you shouldn't be operating or making payments on a "fun" recreational vehicle like that. Gas is so cheap here compared to just about every country. I have never gotten milage like that on any of tbe dozens of fun and fast vehicles I have ever owned, or any if my other vehicles for that matter unless I was coasting downhill, other than my 50 two stroke back in the day. And for goodness sakes, though you wear them on orher videos you do, be a responsible role model and put on some damn gloves. It only takes a split second for something terribly wrong to happen, and not wearing true p.p.e.is all,on you as an operator. Stay smart and safe, everyone. Whatever it is or whatever it is you do, don't become a victim of your own niavety, or stupidity. You'll only gave yourself to blame in the end..

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

Hi I’am looking forward to get my next yr

@RideAboutNow

9 ай бұрын

I am sure you will enjoy it a lot.

Unfortunately all that stuff is industry wide no matter how much you spend.. Most often the more you spend the more to go wrong.. All that being said, this time I got lucky with this Ryker purchase, Knock on wood and hope I did just jinx myself......

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

It is sad, I still feel some car brands a better but the motorcycle service has a lot to catch up to. Hey let's not talk about it so you don't get jinx'd. LoL

Where did you get that camera I need one

@RideAboutNow

10 ай бұрын

Its a GoPro Max

I am surprised that you complained about the lack of lock on the storage bags, what about the lack of lock over all! Just flip up your E break it is gone.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Way too much oversight on that one by Can Am.

Just like buying any Bike,same place any where.My self I live in Fort Meyer,fla

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Basic stuff.

Does the spyder have rust issues as well?

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't know. But I have not heard much about rust on the Spyder.

Do they make little gear trailers like ya see on motorcycles going cross county

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

No the Ryker is not rated to tow at all.

I just put a deposit down at the Marietta location. Hope I don't have your issues. Would love to ride with you once I have my ryker!

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Hope all goes without any issues for you. Follow NAMG riding group on FB and we.can meet up one day.

Why did you keep the bike? Mainly if you don't like the handling?

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

I like the bike. I fixed the handling. Got a stiffer swaybar and corners like a race car now.

The CVT is the selling point to me. I don't have to shift anything. I think maybe a bigger tank will help that gas mileage.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think if they can squeeze another gallon on the tank that would be ideal.

@iluvbiggirlz420

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow my thoughts exactly. I cant wait until I get mine next month.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@iluvbiggirlz420 awesome news man I know you will enjoy it. We all went through the initial hurdles but after that it's been solid.

First cars dont have a rubber belt. 2nd this is an entry level machine that is more close to an atv or sxs or snowmobile than any car. If there is an issue with a car cvt its fn game over. 4400 to replace in my altima. If theres an issue in a ryker its very cheap to fix. $172 for belt. Less than $300 to completly rebuild primary AND secondary clutches. Rebuilt MANY can am and ski doo cvts. Not hard at all.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Nice bit of info there Jason. Thanks for sharing as I am not familiar with the Can Am CVTs.

@fozzybear9114

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow yup they are extreamly durable, and easy to work on compared to nissan or honda cvts. Ill never own a car cvt! I have a 2019 skidoo 900 ace turbo that has 205 hp. I know a guy in michigan that put 22000 miles on same sled in one season! He changed his belt at 12000 just because. He never touched the cvt at all. These rykers come with 571 belt. The best brp has. I have a 2020 can am outlander with very similar clutches that our rykers have. They are well known in atv community to be very durable. Again brp has done many revisions and r and d on cvts in last 20 yrs. Im picking up my 2019 ryker rally with 1700 miles on it friday i have zero reservations on cvt quality. Thanks for your channel. Appreciate your content sir!

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@fozzybear9114 Thank you again Jason. This is excellent info for me and the viewers.

The "dealer network" isn't disliking the Ryker. It's disliking the commission paid money grabbers at the dealers

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Facts.

@12:00 you're passing through my hood (Cherokee St - Wade Green)

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Hey we should meet up and ride sometimes.

What do you mean you're locked in with one dealer for service? Never locked in. You can get service at any Can-Am dealer under warranty and BEST. As far as rust goes, just clean and wipe with oil or wax, it won't rust if you take care of it. Highway sway is usually a tire pressure and/or alignment issue. Check those things before throwing money at a sway bar and end links.

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

The dealer was selling service packages only for their Dealer group and not the CanAm ones. They mentioned that there were no CanAm service packages at the time.

Dealer network is definitely can be a problem with Can Am. I bought my 900 Ace in Topeka, KS (60 miles away) because I wanted to buy in state. When I picked up the bike and started to ride away I noticed the bars were off-center and loose. I turned around and had them straightened. I will probably go to the Missouri dealer for my service as I have had good results from them.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Seems like plenty people had issues with the bars. Yes I would try out the other dealer and just make a fun ride out of it.

@PlainsRyker

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow Well, the Missouri dealer is actually closer and mostly city riding. I'm close to the state line here.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@PlainsRyker Got it I misread your comment earlier. Well that is even better.

Everything you are complaining about you can get from the Spyder. So either you need to spend more money or accept the fact that you get what you pay for... All 4 complaints can be resolved with more money. Good video and I appreciate your input.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@daniellewilganowsli9602

11 ай бұрын

What are you talking about…Paying 12 grand for something plus each and every extra piece…It should work perfectly you pay that for a motorcycle you get everything and better gas mileage a spider includes a lot of the accessories and it’s faster but other than that the basics should work the same a ryker is perfect for 1 person or 1 and a kid

The thing I found out my self,do not like the back tire they put on stock bike,and the throttle to slow to respond,not like sport bike

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Yes agree on both. I may look into a car tire for the rear.

@TexanUSMC8089

3 жыл бұрын

It does weigh a lot more than a sport bike.

My spyder RS handles like a dream at 100 or more

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

Oh ya that is a different beast. Love the rs and the rss

The accessories are so expensive like you would think paying so much for a bike we wouldn’t have to buy mounts for everything

@RideAboutNow

11 ай бұрын

Yeah it costs way too much.

I am a spyder tech and to be completely honest the Rykers are a molded pile of 💩. And the dealer/service experience SUCK at any dealer not just ur Atl dealers. 🤷

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had this info before I spent my hard earned money on a Ryker. **After thinking about your comment. Do you have a list of things that make this a bad motorcycle you have seen in the last year that you can share with us? This is so we all know what bad stuff to look out for and share it with the community. Being you're a tech you should have some great info for us.

@trureview8452

3 жыл бұрын

Too many good reviews by private as well as paid reviewers on Utube and many other sites regarding this bike that are far from calling it a moulded pile make your comment quite worthless, what your saying is that everyone else is wrong and your right? These bikes are great value for what they are and what they cost.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@trureview8452 Agreed Carl. I also made this purchase after watching 99% of positive reviews. Being that this person is a tech maybe they have some insight as to what makes it a moulded pile and they can share with us. A list would be nice.

@trureview8452

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow A lot of people claim to be a tech or a mechanic, it’s easy to be whatever you want while hiding behind behind the cloak of the internet, I would also like to see this list of bad Stuff, these bikes aren’t flawless but are far from being what this person has described, I think there a whole lot of fun and that’s priceless.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@trureview8452 For sure and for the price its a no brainer. Knock on wood I had a bit of a bumpy start but 2500 miles on no issues.

Yes I wish they would just include the things we need and not make it a project

@RideAboutNow

10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

Let's be truthful. For so many rykers to have the handling issues, the company should have jumped on it right away and upgraded the sway bar...you can even see the in the videos that the bike darts all over.. People can say over and over that they are $5000 cheaper than the spyder, there's a good reason for that. There cheaply produced, no way they will be holding up well with 40 or 50 thousand miles

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

True that Rick. A sway bar from factory would have been much cheaper. I paid more in labor than what the swaybar costed.

If cost was no issue would you buy a f3 S over the Ryker??

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

For sure I was desperately trying to find a used F3 but was not able to. Actually I would go all the way up to the new RT they have come out with, they are awesome.

@trureview8452

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow I see the Ryker as a stepping stone, a learning curve and an introduction into the world of 3 wheels, Why go straight to the top, let’s have some fun on the way...hence the Ryker.

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@trureview8452 Good point Carl.

Like comments about to Riker I have same problem with 2016 limited swaying when you're on the interstate

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

A stifferSwaybar helped my problem with the left and right movement by a lot.

You are basically riding a snowmobile with wheels on it. Bombardier and Ski-doo have been using CVT's forever in their snowmobiles. With proper maintenance that CVT will last forever.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

That is great news. Time will tell on the CVT longevity. I know that typically you will put more miles down on a motorcycle vs snowmobiles and ski doos but I am sure Can Am have done their testing as well. It's just an u known right now as we don't have enough data on it for a Ryker.

Don't know how I missed this video months a go. I've been subscribed and now having some of the same complaints and concerns

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I feel you. But it's not all bad you know. There are little fixes to make the Ryker the way you want it and then I enjoyed the heck out of it. Even went to Miami on it.

@CRUZCONTROL

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow ohh yea I know I been watching, changed my name so you probably wouldn't recognize lol but I was guy always asking to buy your spare windshields lol

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

@@CRUZCONTROL yes the moment you said it I remember now. Lol. Cool channel name.

@CRUZCONTROL

3 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow appreciate it brother, took your advice 💯

I don't get it. You say the CVT transmission is designed for gas mileage and not for twisty/fun riding. Is the Ryker lacking twisty/fun riding?

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

CVT trans are not generally meant for sportiness, at least in cars. I mentioned if anyone has more experience on CVTs in Can Am products feel free to leave your comments on it. A conventional gearbox would have been better but no motorcycle is perfect. Having said all of that the Ryker is definitely a fun machine.

Why u accelerate but your right hand doesnt move at all ?

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

sometimes it doesn't take much twist of the throttle to get going.

About watch the sway bar video

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

What year and brand of ryker you have?

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

I don't have this anymore but it was a 2020 Ryker Rally.

@bullsback23

Жыл бұрын

@Ride About Now what do you have now?

@RideAboutNow

Жыл бұрын

@@bullsback23 I have a Harley Road Glide

@bullsback23

Жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow I just looked it up and thanks for giving me another purchase lol that bike is 🔥 my wife is gonna kill me

Looking to buy one of these. Would you still recommend one to someone? I know you sold yours, just in general I mean.

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

I think the 2022 ryker rally with the cruise control is what I would consider. I had no issues with my ryker and would recommend it yet but at the same time I would advise you to also look at a used Spyder F3 of you can find it at a similar price.

@brentgath4447

2 жыл бұрын

@@RideAboutNow Is it because it's a better bike all around? Here in Germany (and I assume elsewhere too) the price of used vehicles is almost as much as brand new. Most times it's just better to spend as tiny bit more and just have new. But I will take a look at the F3's now that you mentioned it. Thank you!

@RideAboutNow

2 жыл бұрын

@@brentgath4447 the 2022 ryker rally has some options that the older ones didn't and if you want to stick to a rally I would go for a 2022 or higher. Yes same here as well on prices. If you can't fi d a good used one I would spend a bit more and get a new one. If you like the Ryker then the F3 Spyder is worth a look. More comfortable bigger engine and more amenities.

Regardless I love mine

@RideAboutNow

10 ай бұрын

Nice, I also have a video of things I like.

I got 2020 ryker it will be 1 year old this month i have 11. 0OO miles i get 35 to 41 miles per gall

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

That is pretty awesome.

With regards to the lane wandering perhaps having alignment laser done might help

@RideAboutNow

3 жыл бұрын

Alignment is fine. The bike is light and needs a firmer front to avoid darting left to right. Once I installed a stiffer sway bar that issue is no longer there anymore.