Thinking about trading my 2012 RT for a 2025 Ryker Rally - Any problems or issues with Rykers?

[Superiorspyderdan]

Thinking about buying 2025 Ryker Rally, and trade in my 2012 Spyder RT; my question is - are there any problems or issues with the Ryker? Also why do people often sell their Ryker and go for the Spyder?

 

[UtahPete]

People just as often go from RT to Ryker. We don't know anything about you, so how can we advise you?

 

[Snoking1127]

Thinking about buying 2025 Ryker Rally, and trade in my 2012 Spyder RT, my question is are there any problems or issues with the Ryker. Also why do people often sell their Ryker and go for the Spyder?

Because the Ryker is a hot rod toy, not a cruiser.

 

[nightfalcon]

No problems with my Rally... ain't she purdy?!

 

[troop]

I'm also pondering this. Well... Likely will make the switch come Spring.

 

[Mikey]

If you don't do any touring and just bang around it will be a blast!! But there are a few on here that have made themselves a nice touring bike out of that platform, and the cost of them are really easy on the pocket!

 

[greer]

If you physically fit on a Ryker and aren't bothered by the not-at-all-plush suspension, you can easily outfit it to suit and happily ride it far and near. It's better for my back and pelvis if I stand while navigating rough patches, bumps, and railroad tracks, and I couldn't comfortably do that on my Ryker, never could get my feet under me as much as I needed to. But the bikes are tough as nails and worth every penny if you buy them right. They are also refreshingly simple, compared to the sometimes overwhelming tech of the Spyder.

Sarah

 

[kbirdsong]

We have both an RTL and a Ryker, and have never had a single problem with either. Mikey and Sarah are right, you can outfit the Ryker to suit your needs and still end up spending a lot less than on a newer Spyder. My wife loves her Ryker and the simplicity of twist and go CVT.

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[DickB]

The Ryker has a CVT and revs high on the highway, which I found annoying. I moved from a 2019 Ryker to a 2014 Spyder RSS SE5.

The Ryker was the most unreliable motorcycle I have ever owned. My 2019, bought used with 2500 miles two years old, had

• A broken roller on the driven pulley almost immediately.
• A botched fix (which the dealer did promptly correct) that left me stranded 20 miles from the dealer.
• Very early nanny on left turns only. The dealer charged me $170 to say it was "normal". At that point I bought my own BUDS and did fixes myself. The nanny fix required the Steering Update Kit and replacing a bad SAS.
• 2 fuel pump failures, one I caught and fixed before getting stranded; the other left me stranded.
• A Fuel pump whine necessitating a Service Bulletin fix ($6 part added to the fuel pump.)
• A failed exhaust manifold gasket.
• A Wheel nut recall and fender wiring recall.
• Cracked front wheel (did not hit anything).

Others have been trouble-free, but my personal experience led me in a different direction. I have since put 10,000 miles on my 12 year old Spyder with no issues.

 

[Little Blue]

Thinking about buying 2025 Ryker Rally, and trade in my 2012 Spyder RT; my question is - are there any problems or issues with the Ryker? Also why do people often sell their Ryker and go for the Spyder?

I have not been on a Ryker for quite some time. But when I rode one, it was too small. Also, it was very loud ryding it on the highway. My wife just did not like it, even refused to give it a try. That Ryker belonged to my neighbor. He was wanting me to buy one too. I didn't...

 

[Raven]

I have a blast on mine with no problems whatsoever.

 

[Mikey]

The Ryker has a CVT and revs high on the highway, which I found annoying. I moved from a 2019 Ryker to a 2014 Spyder RSS SE5.

The Ryker was the most unreliable motorcycle I have ever owned. My 2019, bought used with 2500 miles two years old, had

• A broken roller on the driven pulley almost immediately.
• A botched fix (which the dealer did promptly correct) that left me stranded 20 miles from the dealer.
• Very early nanny on left turns only. The dealer charged me $170 to say it was "normal". At that point I bought a BUDS and did fixes myself. The nanny fix required the Steering Update Kit and replacing a bad SAS.
• 2 fuel pump failures, one I caught and fixed before getting stranded; the other left me stranded.
• Fuel pump whine necessitating a Service Bulletin fix ($6 part added to the fuel pump.)
• A failed exhaust manifold gasket.
• Wheel nut recall and fender wiring recall.
• Cracked front wheel (did not hit anything).

Others have been trouble-free, but my personal experience led me in a different direction. I have put 10,000 miles on my 12 year old Spyder with no issues.

It's too bad to hear that you had so much trouble with that used Ryker, got to ask how old the guy or gal was you bought it from, sounds to me maybe they gave it some hot suppers, just saying!!

 

[StalkyTracker]

Very happy with my Ryker and no problems with it or with touring on it.