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Post by ellpee on Mar 8, 2020 13:58:20 GMT -6
Just bought a Ryker a couple weeks ago, used 2019 with about 1800 miles on it, the 600 with windshield, "trunk," and bright yellow accent panels as add-ons. Have signed up for the Ryker forum, but want to stay loyal to this forum as well, so will share my experiences here and hope for tales and tips from others as time goes by. Fun ride so far, the 46(?)hp put out by the 600 is plenty for this ol'geezer, and the ride is okay. Bumpy pavement makes itself felt, but that was the case with both of my previous Chinese scooters too. Liking the electronics on this one, various nice-to-have dashboard options, self-canceling turn signals, automatic shutdown if I leave it idling for too long, reminder beep to always set the parking brake. Could wish for more storage space, but there are aftermarket options out there if I decide to act on that. Surprised it prefers premium gas, but that's a small enough price to pay, I guess. So, here I am and here it is, feel free to contribute thoughts, ideas, and experiences.  |
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Post by cyborg on Mar 10, 2020 8:34:40 GMT -6
Super nice,,,I've been reading great reviews of this machine
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Post by ellpee on Mar 15, 2020 11:18:59 GMT -6
Almost a month in now, no problems encountered, gas mileage has been 37.8 across two fillups. Not great, but okay. Wife calls it "the Bumblebee" due to the bright yellow accent panels. (She probably calls it other things because I ride it so much,...)
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Post by cyborg on Mar 26, 2020 7:18:56 GMT -6
That's fabulous news,, I'm sure you'll have many trouble free miles with that baby,,
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Post by ellpee on Mar 26, 2020 11:17:32 GMT -6
Hope so. Spoke to dealer yesterday as owner manual says it needs a "first inspection" at 3000 miles, but he looked in all his systems and could find nothing about that, first maintenance not due until 6000. Fine by me -- compare that to all the stuff supposedly required at low mileages for the Chinese scoots. Yay, those days are over for me! Have almost put on my first 1000 miles, trouble free. Knock wood.
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Post by cyborg on Apr 16, 2020 7:23:23 GMT -6
I'm happy for you,,,this is an excellent machine you got
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Post by ellpee on Apr 18, 2020 17:43:28 GMT -6
Liking the reverse on this scoot. My Magnum had reverse too, but it was very jerky and wanted to jump out from under me as soon as I gave a little gas. Very smooth on the Ryker. I can usually push it back, only weighs about 600 lb, but have found reverse useful a couple times so far. One thing about it, though, I could wish the handlebars were set back just a little further; even in the rearmost adjustment position (oh yeah, did I mention the handlebars and foot/brake pedals are adjustable?) I'm still leaning on the grips all the time, would like to be able to sit back and relax my arms and hands a bit especially on longer rides. Of course that's only for me and my personal arm length, might not bother anybody else. I have an idea on that which I'll discuss with the mechanics when I take it in for maintenance at 6000, but that'll be awhile yet. But in general, life is good these days, no stressing about whether it's gonna leave me stranded somewhere. Hoping there'll be some other Ryker people here eventually.
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Post by ellpee on Jul 9, 2020 15:14:11 GMT -6
Five months in, 2000 miles and no complaints, except no A/C so can't ride as much in the Arizona heat unless I get up at 3 am. One cover panel rattles and my efforts to tighten it have not helped, but nothing I can't live with until the 6000 mile service. What a relief after the constant problems I had to solve with my two Chinese scooters!
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Post by ellpee on Aug 11, 2020 21:28:27 GMT -6
At the six month point I'm largely grounded by the Arizona summer heat, haven't seen anything south of 100 for weeks unless I get up and out at 4 am, which ain't happenin'. Almost 4500 miles on it now and all good, but at the end of a ride I sometimes hear a high-pitched tone kinda like the microwave makes. Not cooling fan. No warning lights or other indications of trouble, but will want to ask about it at the 6k inspection. Another thing, the exhaust heat gets the panels near the footpegs pretty toasty, not blistering hot but uncomfortable, enough that I have to bend my legs away from the scooter body. Not sure what they could have done about that, longer footrests maybe or more insulation behind those panels? Saw a gripeogram on the Ryker forum about it, so apparently I'm not the only one finding it a minor problem. All in all, life is good, long live CanAm, death to Chinese scooter factories.
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Post by ellpee on Oct 8, 2020 21:56:59 GMT -6
Approaching 5000 miles now, 3000 since I bought it, and nothing bad to report other than minor rattles and the like. Starts reliably, runs smoothly, doesn't seem too fussy about regular vs. premium gas. Weather is gradually cooling here in AZ so will probably get to 6000 by the end of the year, at which point I'll find out (and report) about their customer service and the priceyness of their services. Expecting the worst, hoping for anything better.
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Post by ellpee on Nov 14, 2020 11:16:08 GMT -6
Gee, not much doing around the ol' forum these days. Went on my longest Ryker run yesterday, a bit over 100 miles while pursuing my geocaching hobby. The Ryker ran like a top, even at Interstate speeds for one segment of the trip, took it briefly up to almost 90 mph with no change in performance. Loving it. About 5300 miles now, first service coming up before long, so I'll be able to post about that experience. I'm getting to the point where I could even see some modest cross country travel, though limited space for any kind of luggage is a consideration. Backpack, I guess.
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Post by ellpee on Jan 10, 2021 13:45:11 GMT -6
Just had my 6000 service done, hadn't any serious problems and they confirmed all looks okay on their magic testers, etc. They took care of a recall for lug nut problems, no charge for that, and a couple other minor things I pointed out to them, That all cost me $400, not cheap but what is these days? Next service interval is 12000. Service guys were efficient and friendly, so no complaints there. Guy says he has known of a couple Ryker riders who have even taken theirs to that big event in South Dakota, Sturgis is it? Something for my bucket list? I'm thinking that much riding at once might be a challenge at my vintage, and not sure how my little toy scooter would be received by the Harley crowd.  |
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Post by ellpee on May 13, 2021 9:37:19 GMT -6
Updating, but not much to report. Mileage up to about 7500 now and she's hummin' along just fine. Arizona heat kicking in now, riding has to be early in the day. Up to now, can totally recommend the Ryker for anyone that wants a stable, dependable ride without the tire-smoking stuff. Plenty of get-up-and-go for my purposes, and those who can't do without the extreme stuff, the three-cylinder 900cc version would probably keep you happy. There's even a sportier version of that engine with different tuning.... Great option if 30k for the Spyder is beyond your budget.
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Post by ellpee on Aug 15, 2021 9:27:32 GMT -6
First trouble report, about 7500 miles, "malfunction" light. Took to dealer, diagnosed as bad left front turn signal unit. Sealed unit, unfortunately, so had to order a new one, 5-7 days/$400. Otherwise all good.
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Post by ellpee on Oct 28, 2021 10:00:08 GMT -6
Just shy of 8000 miles, 6000 for me, still going great. Left headlight lost its low beam, no biggie, running on high beams until that goes too or time for 12000 mile service. I'm told the bulbs come in cheap Chinese or good quality German, roughly $20/$40. Will go with quality when the time comes. Very happy with the Ryker, puts my previous Chinese bikes in the shade.
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