a Ryker for 2up & a lot of luggage ??

[chris56]

Hi,

after a 2 years "brake" we are able to restart with 3 wheels in the new Saisons - my plan is a little more "adventure" machine than our old RT ..
(I getting retired end of the year!)

the new Ryker 900 is technically soo brilliant for me and it sould be strong enough for our tours but ..

we need a much lower komfortable seat for the passenger (my Girl) and a possibility to fix a topcase or so, the idea is to change the frame which holds the seat to the lowest possible position ..shouldn`t be an expensive problem ???

on the end it should look like this chinese unit....



any ideas ???

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi, I've done a fair amount of successful " fabricating " in my time. ( I designed & made the ONLY shock angle change for the 1330 frame among other things ). so I see where you want to go with this. IMHO the first think you must determine is EXACTLY how far up that rear wheel can possibly move …..That will be your maximum limit as far as lowering the seat. You could probably go within a 1/4 in ( 6mm ? ) of the maximum and be safe, because the rear wouldn't ride at that distance most of the time. So there will be clearance for mud /debris etc. ………...Good on you - please keep us posted with your progress …… Mike

 

[ARtraveler]

Hi,

after a 2 years "brake" we are able to restart with 3 wheels in the new Saisons - my plan is a little more "adventure" machine than our old RT ..
(I getting retired end of the year!)

the new Ryker 900 is technically soo brilliant for me and it sould be strong enough for our tours but ..

we need a much lower komfortable seat for the passenger (my Girl) and a possibility to fix a topcase or so, the idea is to change the frame which holds the seat to the lowest possible position ..shouldn`t be an expensive problem ???

on the end it should look like this chinese unit....

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any ideas ???

GO FOR IT. When GS/ SM5 came out in 2008, that is exactly what we did. Basic machine, add fairing, better seat, saddle bags, trunk, etc. At that time there were a FEW BRP add on parts, Corbin jumped in with some good stuff, and aftermarket stuff (though few and far between) was found.

I do think the aftermarket stuff for RYKER will be more plentiful, quicker. Time will tell. Please keep us posted. :yes:

 

[cueman]

Hello All, I just got back from a Ryker showing and may be able to help. To start with, I’m about 250lbs. and with me sitting on the Rally Edition with about a 160 lbs passenger, the suspension in the rear was bottomed out. The Rally has the KYB shocks that are adj. and I believe I would be able to make it work just fine as the factory setting was set soft. The problem was the seat was very close to the tire. So if you lower the seat much you may run into clearance issues. Hope this helps. Cueman

 

[bscrive]

I would not use the Ryker for a turing machine like the way you want to use it you'd be far better off getting an F3T or F3L. The Ryker will not handle that much weight on it for any kind of distance.
That's like trying to pull a large camping trailer with an F-150 with the four cylinder in it sure it might do it for a while but it won't take long to destroy it.

 

[canamjhb]

For curiosity, I pulled up the Specifications for the Ryker. The Specs. show dry weight but do not include GVWR. But for capacity they show only one passenger. Maybe someone has seen what the weight carrying capacity is.....? I think that could be a critical and deciding factor to determine suitabilty for your needs. Good luck.....

 

[Chupaca]

Not looking good....

Not sure you could swing it all. Adding the luggage space should be doable not sure on the other. Now the interesting thing will be to see who comes up with a trailer hitch for the ryker or if you can or are allowed to tow one...:thumbup:

 

[Sarge707]

The Max weight is 449 Lbs for the Non-Rally and 438 Lbs for the Rally (From the User Manual) An Average American couple probably couldn't even ride 2 Up in todays world?
I would suggest getting 2 600 Rykers OR 1 600 and 1 900 and with the side bag (9 Gallons) and if you added a aftermarket bag to the max mount instead of that 6 Gallon container they charge you a arm and a leg for you could travel Very Nice and Communicate with each other (Or Not) via Bluetooth stuff. Both enjoy the Fun as 2 600s would be less than the average Spyder!!!

 

[Bfromla]

I would not use the Ryker for a turing machine like the way you want to use it you'd be far better off getting an F3T or F3L. The Ryker will not handle that much weight on it for any kind of distance.
That's like trying to pull a large camping trailer with an F-150 with the four cylinder in it sure it might do it for a while but it won't take long to destroy it.

:agree: somewhat the Ryker is more for in town errands / commute & maybe some sporty off-road play, but not for touring. You want to enjoy your toure not endure it.

 

[chris56]

Hello All, I just got back from a Ryker showing and may be able to help. To start with, I’m about 250lbs. and with me sitting on the Rally Edition with about a 160 lbs passenger, the suspension in the rear was bottomed out. The Rally has the KYB shocks that are adj. and I believe I would be able to make it work just fine as the factory setting was set soft. The problem was the seat was very close to the tire. So if you lower the seat much you may run into clearance issues. Hope this helps. Cueman

it`s all a question about the weight - together with my Girl /Helmets / Jackets and so on we reach 330lbs !!! so we can use 100lbs for the luggage -
seems the Ryker is more for lightweight ryders

 

[ARtraveler]

Yes to those who state that weight will be a factor. Two up may not be a good idea for the average sized persons these days.

 

[KID Ryker]

touring

It won't be the first light weight touring bike on the road. I will be using it for solo touring can't wait. :yes:

 

[jaherbst]

Let us know how that all works out. :joke: First thing to find is a "Large" windshield. Second is a doable seat and third would be a space for luggage

Jack

 

[Bob Denman]

With enough money: you can certainly turn it into a fairly decent two-up tourer... :2thumbs:
But for probably not a whole lot more money: you can buy an excellent tourer (The RT...)

 

[KID Ryker]

Don't want a RT. Have a 2016 F3T. No larger windshield. Stock seat fine. No more luggage. Want a sport bike not a RV.

 

[jaherbst]

With enough money: you can certainly turn it into a fairly decent two-up tourer... :2thumbs:
But for probably not a whole lot more money: you can buy an excellent tourer (The RT...)

You took the words right out of my mouth Bob!

Jack

 

[ofdave]

I understand wanting luggage on your ride. Have never had a bike or Spyder without.
As was mentioned above, the Ryker was not developed to be a touring ride. I expect it could be a great solo tourer though, but without adding too much crap.
Many will make it work for them as has been done with lots of non-touring motorcycles.
A trailer hitch is probably a bad idea. I don't see the CVT trans being the best for pulling a trailer. If you need that, get a Spyder which are made for it. So you ad a trailer hitch and what follows is all the bitching about not enough power to pull a trailer. It isn't designed for that.

 

[chris56]

thanks - my first Spyder GS had around the same payload capacity (440 lbs) - I got one of the first GIVI Racks from Canada and we used it as a perfect tourer here in the alps for two years ....

the Spyker has really everything now which was on my "wishlist" - the seat and the cases will not be that problem
(I plan to install a seat-frame from a bike (BMW ?) where I also could use the original Givi-holders for this Modell)

10 Years ago - spyderlovers-live:

 

[Bob Denman]

The best of luck to you with this project! :thumbup:

 

[Rogue Hawk]

Need to use some imagination...