CAN-AM RYKERS! Five common issues. Watch this before purchasing.

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[natashathegrei]

You know what, thanks for this. I'm doing research for a Ryker 900 Rally. I am one of those weirdos that does months and months of research before I buy anything big like this. I spent a year before I bought my current car doing research, and my last 2 bikes were the same. This helps a lot as I'm in the "what is the maintenance looking like" phase and honestly I'm now torn between the Rally and a used F3 due to what I'm hearing. Thanks again for all these videos!

[JoshuaSmith-fckg]

I just bought a 2020 rally edition in June. It had 900 miles on it and whoever owned it before me must have worked all the bugs out because I've put 2000 miles on it and have had no issues . All I did was add a wrap and a windshield though . No crazy mods and it is very reliable so far . Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe they are just made to be driven mostly stock .

[RonConsumer]

I've never had a VSS Fault code on my Ryker Rally overall at the price I paid for mine it's still a lot cheaper than putting parts on my HD Trike plus the Ryker you can drive it without doing any upgrades to the motor. The M8 needs a little work if you want to make the engine last as well as working on the suspension and seat to make the more comfortable. Being a retired HD mechanic I have to say that one of the things I'm most disappointed with my Ryker is the fuel economy. The best I ever squeaked out of mine was 33MPG. The HD Trike I average 38-39MPG with a 114ci.. As far as the brakes on the Ryker as soon as the brakes started squeaking I just went and pulled the brakes and put copper grease on the guide pins and backing plates... no more squeak. This is also a very common issue with Royal Enfields as well. The rust that's a pretty common as well as the plastic parts noise is also common I just mark it up to the price point of the bike. Would I buy another one??? No, and while it's a fun toy... I run my HD Trike much more but than again after you pay your 30k expect to put another 2 to 3k more to make the Trike not shatter your spine. So at 12K to get the Ryker it's as Can Am wanted to target newer riders into the sport of twist and go... I still like my gears. Great informative video.

[greygow]

If adding a lot of lights I would recommend upgrading the battery to have higher cranking amps because the 100 amps the factory battery has is the minimum the bike needs to start and if it falls under it will not start. Also depending on how long you garage it for in winter keep it on a trickle charge.

[TaMareaBrown]

Thanks bro! Just got my 2023 Ryker, and I’m a novice/beginner to the motorcycle game. All you spoke on is an immense help! Will like and follow for sure bro !🙏🏾

[pjh]

Yaw sensor went out. I was in limp mode all winter even after I replaced the sensor. Then I found out I had to have the fault cleared. Since I wasn’t going on any long high trips during the winter 41 mph was okay. But as soon as the warmer weather came back off to the dealer I went and had the fault cleared. Sure enough. I was back at normal speeds. Happy happy happy.

[ReginaldPowe]

Like I said before C8, I have no problems with my 2021 900. Never been in the shop, hopefully it will stay that way

[hamidabdanan]

2021 Ryker 900. One of my issues is that there is not enough room between the right foot peg and the brake pedal, to rest your foot on, on long trips.
I am planning on painting the rusted areas on mine and see if it improves the look. Have not had the VSS problem and heard that some engines may stall in hot weather.
I still like my Ryker a lot. Thank you for this video.

[rozell]

You are on point...
So I just take the good with the bad and enjoy the bike.
Never experience this with 15 years of riding my 2 wheels.
But it's all good.
Like you said don't add a lot of extra just ride and have fun with wraps 😉

[jamesglenn]

We have owned our pair of 2019 Ryker Rallies since spring of 2019.
Other than a few rattles that I fixed myself and a few recall items the first year. We have been completely satisfied with our machines 👍
We live in Idaho and have even put on quite a few miles in the mountains on dirt/gravel logging roads 🤭

[bernardlock]

I know you are talking about the Ryker, but I have a 2015 RTS (the great years are 2015 - 2019). I have 60, 000 mile it and going strong so far. I do my maintenance every year on it.

[zigzag]

I just came across your very informative video and thought I'd like to throw in my couple of cents worth. I've been driving bikes since 1963, I'm in my late 70's now. I hadn't had a bike in several years and wanted to get back on one but my kids protested too much and convinced me that 3 wheels would be safer for an old duffer like me. So i acquiesced and bought a 2020 Ryker 900 ACE in the fall of 2020. Within the first year I had every issue you mentioned but that's not where I'm going with this.
Before I made my purchase after having sworn I'd never be caught even dead on a three wheeler I test drove a couple at the dealership and thought ok maybe this will actually be fun. The roads I took my test drive on were very smooth and flat and the experience was enjoyable. I live in Montreal, Quebec, BRP's home province. The streets and roads around here are in such bad condition that they make 3rd world countries look like paradise by comparison. So full of potholes, cracks, bumps, sunken manhole covers to the point it made driving this machine an excercise in torture. If you can find a couple hundred meters of smooth surface anywhere it's cause for celebration. The ride on roads like these even after forking out and extra $450 for the "Driver's comfort seat" ( the stock seat is so thin it might as well not even be there.) it was still torture. Instead of enjoying an outing I spent all my time trying to hold myself off the seat by hanging onto the handlebars with feet firmly on the pegs and sort of standing to keep from getting hammered in my butt from the machine's completely atrocious rear monoshock suspension. At least on a 2 wheeler you can go around some but not all of these bumps but with a three wheeler that occupies almost a lane's width your maneuverability is limited. You have a choice of hitting the obstacles with either your left front wheel, right front wheel or worst of all the middle rear wheel. All I can say further is if you like your tailbone and want to keep it intact and bad or bumpy roads are where you'll be driving my advice to anyone is DON'T BUY THIS MACHINE ! You'll be very sorry. If you live in Florida where the roads are smooth and flat you'll have a good time but anywhere else you won't like it at all. If you are already someone who has any back issues you'll be killing yourself. I sold it as fast as I could find a sucker for it.

[troystallard]

I bought a 2019 Ryker 600 with 9000 miles on it last month.
1. No vss fault.
2. No squeaky brakes.
3. No rust. Of course, I'm in sunny southern California....
4. No random noises.
5. I have a three-piece luggage set from slingmods on the way. The top box and both hard saddlebags have led running, brake and turn signa lights on them. I'll let you know if I have any problems....

[wrdr]

2K Rally - Left side rattle so slight I haven't even done the simple fix. One rust spot up near steering hardware, wheels, no rust. I did clean the area early on and added a thin film of grease but no rust even w/o caps. Added comfort seats front/rear, full luggage set (great set from Slingmods), change handlebars to better fit my short arm (really great), and just a few other small common mods none of which have caused issues. I'm a former E Tech. If you add common LEDs to your bike they will not overload your bikes electrical system. 2 biggest problems with any type of LEDs are too cheaply made and poor user installs (poor connections) If connectors give you unreliable connections learn to strip, solder, and use heat shrink then problem solved. Also make sure new wires are safely, and securely routed. I love the It takes a lot of time and practice to be really proficient in braking on a MC but you are an instant braking superstar on the Rykers.

[ROTAX]

I have two of these, 2020s…one rally one standard 900s…3600 miles on both and I have none of these issues.

[singlesparq]

One issue I forgot I had and finally fixed was the clamp on the handlebars was always coming loose. At one point I’m coming down a hill about 90km and it came loose. Fortunate I clamped it before I was about to turn. So I kept a little screwdriver with me to tighten the tiny screw periodically. WRONG THING. Turns out tightening the main nut where the handlebar is on the guide is what was needed and it hasn’t come loose since. I’m guessing the dealer didn’t do it right.

[neilhardy]

Me and my lady still want to purchase the bike but we definitely doing our research and looking at Alot of videos. Crazy thing is we don’t have the bike yet but she has $2500 in parts in a cart ready to order 🤦🏾

[SummerLaShayATL]

I have a 2021 thank god I haven’t had those issues yet. Thanks for making this video for newbies like me.

[JermaineHortonStudios]

Thankfully I haven’t had any of these issues with my 2022. I made sure to get all my aftermarket stuff done by pros and got warranty’s. I still miss two wheels. Miss not having traffic lol.

[scottastell]

Thanks for your honesty. Was surprised that Can AM is still having DES issues. My old 2014 Spyder RTS had DES issues and I never totally sorted that out choosing to sell it after less than two years ownership. What's the point of having a security system that stops the legit owner from using his own tricycle? Can Am should have sorted that issue a decade ago!