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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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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 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 Apr 24, 2021 10:58:43 GMT -6
I'm no expert, but green wires are generally ground wires, so bundling them all together and fastening them to the frame ought to be okay....
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Post by ellpee on Jan 24, 2021 17:58:13 GMT -6
Hey Bob, nice to read you're still alive and scootering. Check out the trike classroom for all my news -- I'm riding a Ryker these days.
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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 Jan 2, 2021 16:33:49 GMT -6
I should think standard jetting out of box should be fine for sea level, if it's for sure running lean maybe just a wee turn on the mixture screw? I had a similar scooter that didn't like high altitude, never could get it leaned out enough for that with just the mixture setting and had to switch jets, but your problem surprises me.
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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 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 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 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 Jul 9, 2020 15:10:15 GMT -6
Know nothing about your particular scoot, but sounds like a loose connection somewhere, nothing to do with charging the battery. On some scoots, headlights are driven by juice coming off the generator (stator), not the battery. How did the headlights behave before all this? On as soon as key on, or only after engine starts?
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Post by ellpee on Jul 9, 2020 15:05:39 GMT -6
As I understand it the sensor provides a variable, heat sensitive ground, so it makes sense that one would change as the engine warms up. The other one, I would assume, is the basic ground for the gauge, reflecting the 12v coming in on the positive wire. So, long and short, all that strikes me as kosher, so I'd tend to agree the gauge itself is fubar. That, however, from a rank amateur about such things.
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Post by ellpee on Jun 5, 2020 10:49:47 GMT -6
You don't seem to be getting many answers yet, and unfortunately I'm not much of an expert on the whole spark thing, bad stator maybe? But your post confuses me, you say you're not getting a part but then "... If I use automotive ignition system, I get a REALLY good spark, but no timing advance." Don't know what you mean by that. Can you clarify?
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Post by ellpee on May 20, 2020 18:36:39 GMT -6
Hmmmm. Well, as I understand it, cranking the engine creates a vacuum back through the manifold to the carb, and that vacuum is supposed to suck petrol from the float chamber through the needle valve into the carb throat to mix with intake air and flow into the manifold, on through the intake valve and ultimately into the cylinder. Pretty straightforward. So if you're saying no gas is making that trip, that the cylinder is dry after cranking, 'tis indeed a puzzlement. What in that simple sequence could be the problem, given you've checked the needle valve and it's clear? One unpleasant thing that comes to mind is that the intake valve isn't opening at all, but maybe on your scoot that's what the "reed valve" is all about? Darn if I know; will join you in thinking about it some more.
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