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Post by ellpee on Jan 12, 2020 16:41:19 GMT -6
Took the plunge and bought a very nice, only slightly used (May 2019) Ryker 900 at a great price, replacing the constant aggravation with my 2012 Ice Bear Magnum. Anybody toying with the idea of buying a Magnum, STOP until you have read all of my posts in this forum classroom. If after that you still want to do it, contact me and I'll also sell you a cat 'o nine tails that you can flog yourself with, because you're apparently into pain.
That being said, the Magnum has been a fun ride when it was working. At the moment it only needs a new stator to get it back in good running condition again, so if anybody with more patience and mechanical skill than me wants to buy it and trailer it home as a fixer-upper, message me and we can discuss it. Just be aware that unless you happen to live next door to RapidJim up in Wisconsin, you're likely to be on your own for any future repairs.
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Post by cyborg on Jan 14, 2020 8:04:40 GMT -6
YAY!!!!!!! Pics my man pics,,,,,gotta love that power baby!! Twist the throttle and zoom your off,,start a thread please and post all the details,,,price miles you know all the usual suspects,,,thanks,,,and congratulations!!!!
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Post by ellpee on Jan 14, 2020 15:30:00 GMT -6
$7500, 2019 Ryker 900 with <3000 miles, all black -- looks like the Batmobile. 3 cylinders, LOTS of pep compared to anything I've ridden before; internet says it'll go 90 mph, more than I'll ever need. Seller says he has had it on the interstate with no problem. Premium gas and only about 35 mpg, c'est la vie. Foot brake, so no handlebar levers, and the throttle is electronic, no cable. (haven't asked or read anything, but I presume EFI.) No windshield, minimal cargo space, will probably shop the internet aftermarket to address those things but will ride it awhile first. One plus, it looks like everything under the plastic is much more accessible for DIY, although I doubt I'll be doing anything myself beyond the most basic maintenance -- thankfully there's a dealer only a few miles from me, so I won't have to deal with the "we don't work on those" thing any more.
Ironically, now that the 2020's are out the Tucson dealer is selling off a couple new 2019's for $7200, but that's the 600 model and doesn't include taxes, etc., so I'm okay with my decision. Haven't taken possession yet, will post a pic or two then if I can remember how.
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Post by cyborg on Jan 17, 2020 9:04:47 GMT -6
Yea baby!!!!
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Post by ellpee on Jan 22, 2020 14:35:07 GMT -6
So, in a final chapter to my Magnum tale-of-woe, I got the exhaust system all set up again and put on the front plastics, then took it for a test run. The missing at higher RPM was gone, but on the way back home it completely died again. I left it at the side of the road, called a donate-vehicles-to-veterans number, and it was just picked up at no cost to me and a $500 tax deduction.
On the other hand, after ten days the seller of the Ryker has yet to come up with a paid-off title. Giving him a deadline, if not I'll just buy a brand new Ryker 600 and move on with my life.
Why is nothing ever SIMPLE???
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Post by cyborg on Jan 23, 2020 8:21:23 GMT -6
Man that magnum was trouble from just about day one,,,wow,,,and the ryker may be a blessing in disguise ,,the 600 is most likely plenty of power,,,a 900 may be a little on the nutty side altho not bad I think the 600 probably would be a better bike,,,and better on gas and still faster than stink
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Post by ellpee on Feb 7, 2020 9:27:18 GMT -6
Nothing is ever easy. 25 days after I test-rode it, the guy selling the 900 still hadn't been able to produce a clean title, so I blew him off and went to the local Ryker dealer to talk about the left-over 2019 600 they had priced at about $7200. Was expecting maybe another thousand for taxes, tags, title, and minor fees, but they want an additional $3K to drive it out the door! "Destination fees," supposedly. That struck me as totally unreasonable, so I am scooterless until further notice.
Chapter 2, checked with another out-of-town dealer and got prices for all the extra stuff. Total was $1800, far less than the Tucson people want but still a lot. Buying a car, one assumes taxes, tags, title and document fee, but all the other dealer add-on crap is usually built into the sticker price. Not so with CanAm products, apparently; the "sticker price" they advertise is only the bare-bones starter price. Another lesson learned. May still go with the out of town guy, but it involves a 90-mile trip each way.
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Post by cyborg on Feb 8, 2020 7:58:43 GMT -6
Aw man I'm sorry,,,the seller can go to any dmv or aaa office and get a lost title easy so either he/she is a complete dope or something is up,,,
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Post by ellpee on Feb 8, 2020 8:01:33 GMT -6
Agree, something not right there.
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Post by cyborg on Feb 8, 2020 8:10:33 GMT -6
Yep I agree,,,you a triple A member?,,,I always take a pic of the plate and call AAA right on the spot and they'll run regs ,,I've walked from more than a couple older restoration prospects because of excessive back reg fees,,,nice bikes but astronomical back fees so I walk,,,
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Post by cyborg on Feb 8, 2020 8:11:49 GMT -6
Sh!t I was getting all excited for you too
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Post by ellpee on Feb 11, 2020 9:41:35 GMT -6
Final chapter: used 2019 Ryker 600, ~1800 miles, from Phoenix, $9400 delivered to my doorstep in Tucson. Even has the optional windshield and luggage box. Elpee rides again! Probably won't go 110mph, but then neither would I.
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Post by cyborg on Feb 12, 2020 8:37:08 GMT -6
YAY!!!!! Holy sh1t that was painfull !,,,congrats,,get some pics posted when you can please,,,,
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Post by ellpee on Feb 26, 2020 18:32:10 GMT -6
Here it is, if I can get the picture-posting thing to work. Lots of fun so far, and all the pep I need at my age. Have had it at 75 on the Interstate briefly, no problem and still lots of throttle. Allegedly will do 95 or so, but I never plan to find out. Good thing is, it came with a windshield, small "trunk," and even bright yellow decorative panels, $600 or so in extras at the Ryker dealer, and I would likely have bought them eventually anyway, so I'm happy. Hope Canadian quality turns out to be a LOT better than Chinese.  PS after a week or so and about 150 miles: it will run okay on 87 octane, but prefers the Good Stuff (and no ethanol); mileage is only about 32mpg, so if fuel economy is your #1 criterion, don't set your expectations too high. Not complaining, just letting everyone know. |
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Post by cyborg on Mar 8, 2020 8:32:23 GMT -6
FanFukingtastic!!!!!finally a ride that won't leave you stranded,,,happy trails!!!,,keep us updated please
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