Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

[Bfromla]

Don’t have a Ryker but if did would definitely be doing something like this:

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...the-less-expensive-kind-)&highlight=Outlander

Additional notes:
* Standard rain gear pack should include a full change of clothes too, just in case.
** AMA for roadside assistance, plus a dedicated & ready credit card.

https://americanmotorcyclist.com/

 

[greer]

I've been looking at the Can-Am Ryker 3 Piece Saddlebag & Top Case Luggage System by Spyder Extras.
It provides 93L of capacity and they can all be locked. Each piece can also be easily removed to take into the hotel.

Do you have any specific recommendations?

That'd be a super nice outfit, Gael. Don't think you can do any better.

Sarah

 

[JB62]

I have a 2024 RT Limited, rode about 500 miles in one trip, and got tired of stopping for fuel. The ride was great with my driver's backrest. I couldn't imagine stopping for fuel for several thousands of miles.

 

[Rohdster]

I didn't track my mileage to any great extent. High speeds and head winds are killers, I got 27 mpg in S. Dakota. But much, much better on slower roads, I got 192 miles on a tank up in BC.

Yep, factory Kendas on the front, and a 205/45R16 on the rear. The tires did great as far as I'm concerned. I'm so glad I changed out the rear, the factory Kenda felt pitifully flimsy compared to the Hankook. Now that I've been there, I'd never pit the rear Kenda against the conditions I encountered on the Dempster Highway.

Over the years we've pared down our tool kit and pretty well figured out the essentials, so I didn't tote any dead weight. I kept wishing I had a compact scissor jack in the duffle, just in case. I may try to hunt something up.

Sarah

Thanks for sharing your ride experiences. I have been pondering the idea of a jack solution. I have settled on a small “air wedge” inflatable bladder. The one I selected has a 500 pound capacity and a 3” lift. Two only weigh a few ounces, combine for a six inch lift, and deflate flat. I figure I can find rocks or wood to fill the gap between frame and ground. Once I get the wheel off the ground I could brace it with more rocks or wood. In a pinch, I could pull a wheel and/or repair a flat. Not perfect, but a low cost, compact solution.

 

[greer]

Now that sounds interesting, would you mind sharing a link? Thank you

Sarah

 

[Rohdster]

Now that sounds interesting, would you mind sharing a link? Thank you

Sarah

https://www.amazon.com/IMPROVED-Com...81715&sprefix=air+wedge+rhino,aps,345&sr=8-31

 

[greer]

Never knew such a thing existed, thank you!

Sarah

 

[Peter Aawen]

https://www.amazon.com/IMPROVED-Commercial-Professional-Alignment-Inflatable/dp/B09F34QGB6/ref=sr_1_31?crid=3TRCVH93NVFOK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BCh_ZF0V8Vwrptz4K9l-seNMZhAU9C0hxzu36D9GLiAIZ9cVs2BHBttLHfB2OnGfal8onONyzhdnusTJp7nniAYkM-nAEfN_ugTwYVVCMA36hyJQbiutfP-I07plTAEItW5qI5DNSsncWQE1KIFbrf-bZgMTHrx28If4b7MlMO2G8y9fKzzxxPXV_IAjEtC4S4B1xoLKEw0wHqsqX4G8jfxMo-t9dvhwx2_uCZzXMQ5Z4ZhHi7hNwJFiEh3m9vbESVT2uhVDUxpuh_aBfFe_C_SzkwQqMxk_Qqjg1vNgKDk.wqj5lHGhaY7R3iuoAs11YOmybBbx_Rc_FrzBw2h_h3I&dib_tag=se&keywords=Air+wedge+rhino&qid=1772481715&sprefix=air+wedge+rhino,aps,345&sr=8-31

Never knew such a thing existed, thank you!

Sarah

And as I had an ideal opportunity to demonstrate just this arvo, they also work REALLY WELL to 'ease' the top a car window open juust enough to squeeze in the necessary to unlock said door!!

They're thin enough to slide into a pretty small gap, but pump up wide enough and gently enough to ease the top of the window glass clear of the frame so that you can reach in to flick/pull the door lock release. And I can see that a couple stacked together would make a small and easily stowable jack suitable for all sorts of things - and it's a good thing I've got a few of them stashed in the frunk already!

 

[gbyoung2]

I’ve been following the thread because I intend on doing a little touring with my ’22 Sport this year. Took a few short trips last year, but planning on several longer ones during the coming months.

Fortunately, my Sport came with the SE three-piece luggage set, and the Ultimate seat w/backrest. I replaced the latter with a Show Chrome Combat Solo Seat (and a back rest) so I would have enough room to add a 2 gal. Rotopax aux fuel container. I recently added a Kemimoto Adventure Windshield. In its lowest position it's as tall as a stock shield when fully raised. It's also several inches wider, and obviously considerably higher in the full raised position.

Tools include a wheel nut socket, 1/2” to 3/4” adapter, tire plug kit, combo air compressor/jump start system, bottle of Slime, and a few misc. hand tools. All those go in the frunk. A more complete tool roll fits nicely in the SE tail trunk and really doesn't take up all that much room.

I too will be looking for a smallish scissors jack, but in the interim those air wedges have piqued my interest. Too bad they don’t have fittings that would accept a compressor’s air chuck.

Needless to say, I’m ready and looking forward to the upcoming riding season.

 

[Rohdster]

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I too will be looking for a smallish scissors jack, but in the interim those air wedges have piqued my interest. Too bad they don’t have fittings that would accept a compressor’s air chuck.

Needless to say, I’m ready and looking forward to the upcoming riding season.

No need for an air compressor. Each air bag has a small bulb attached to inflate the bladder. Maybe a dozen pumps and the bladder is inflated.

 

[gbyoung2]

No need for an air compressor. Each air bag has a small bulb attached to inflate the bladder. Maybe a dozen pumps and the bladder is inflated.

Did see the bulbs and was wondering how many squeezes was required to make a bag useful.

Thank you.

 

[Kickstart]

We’ve been riding up through Canada/Southern Alaska and just now dropped down into Washington State, about 7000 miles into the trip so far. I brought along air filters for the engine, and I’ve been cleaning and re-oiling the K&N for the CVT. I’m carrying a gallon rotopax gasoline container and I’ve used it a few times. I brought along the wheel nut socket and am wishing I had a compact scissor jack with me, just in case. My husband is on his V85TT and our buddy is on a GSA, we plan to change our oil as soon as we find a place to buy or borrow a drain pan. So far so good on all the bikes, we’re having a great time.

Sarah

Hi Sarah.
I’m Jack from the future (2026). I’m outfitting our 2022 Ryker Sport and want to try the RFY 400mm front shocks. Which shocks specifically did Amazon offer? I appreciate your sharing spirit.

 

[greer]

Here you go Jack, I just followed the advice of the folks here on the forum:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014R49456?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1

Hope they'll have them to you in a snap.

Sarah

 

[Kickstart]

Here you go Jack, I just followed the advice of the folks here on the forum:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014R49456?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1

Hope they'll have them to you in a snap.

Sarah

Thanks!

 

[greer]

Thanks!

Sure thing! Add that bike to your signature and show us a picture when you get a chance.

Sarah

 

[gbyoung2]

Sar

Here you go Jack, I just followed the advice of the folks here on the forum:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014R49456?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1

Hope they'll have them to you in a snap.

Sarah

Sarah, curious about what your reason was for changing out the front shocks? What improvements (if any) did you notice between the OEMs and the replacement shocks from Amazon?

 

[gbyoung2]

No need for an air compressor. Each air bag has a small bulb attached to inflate the bladder. Maybe a dozen pumps and the bladder is inflated.

FWIW - I picked up some of the wedges to give them a try but found that they become a little unwieldly to handle once you try stacking one on top of the other. You almost have to build up the stack with zero air pressure to begin with and get them under, and right against your lift point with some cribbage so they don't get all wibble-wobbly from the git go.

I have a few weeks so I'll fool with them a little more to see if I can master their technique before I have to return them.

Regardless, many thanks for pointing them out to the Forum.

 

[Peter Aawen]

FWIW - I picked up some of the wedges to give them a try but found that they become a little unwieldly to handle once you try stacking one on top of the other. You almost have to build up the stack with zero air pressure to begin with and get them under, and right against your lift point with some cribbage so they don't get all wibble-wobbly from the git go. ...

I just use a few small & thin bungee cords to go around the stack when I put it under whatever needs lifting - two around the inlet/outlet side on either side of the hose, one across them & the stack to hold it all together. While the bungee cords might touch the ground/whatever's being lifted when the stack is flat, they don't get in the way once you start putting air in them, and of course, they stretch (a fair bit), so they can handle the expansion. I have used this method a few times now, the bungee cords seem to handle it well enough, and they certainly hold the stack of expanding wedges together too.

I'm not near the Spyder atm so I can't go and get a pic or two for you, but the bungee cords are readily available from any Auto Accessory store here in Oz, and most Huntin', Shootin', & Fishin' places as well - unstretched, they're not much thicker than most readily available para-cord, and maybe 200, 250mm long (8-10") but they stretch out to almost twice that.

Over to you!

 

[gbyoung2]

I just use a few small & thin bungee cords to go around the stack when I put it under whatever needs lifting - two around the inlet/outlet side on either side of the hose, one across them & the stack to hold it all together. While the bungee cords might touch the ground/whatever's being lifted when the stack is flat, they don't get in the way once you start putting air in them, and of course, they stretch (a fair bit), so they can handle the expansion. I have used this method a few times now, the bungee cords seem to handle it well enough, and they certainly hold the stack of expanding wedges together too.

I'm not near the Spyder atm so I can't go and get a pic or two for you, but the bungee cords are readily available from any Auto Accessory store here in Oz, and most Huntin', Shootin', & Fishin' places as well - unstretched, they're not much thicker than most readily available para-cord, and maybe 200, 250mm long (8-10") but they stretch out to almost twice that.

Over to you!

Appreciate that. I've got a number of skinny bungees that came packed in with containers of regular-sized ones. Not sure how far they stretch out but will give them a whack and see. They've got metal hooks on each end so will need to make sure those are positioned out of the way to avoid puncturing the "bags" as they inflate.
Thank you again.