a Ryker for 2up & a lot of luggage ??

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10-14-2019, 07:59 PM
glennm

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Originally Posted by TNRyker

I made mine sort of a touring ryker. I ride with my wife from time to time and it handles the weight fantastic, even at highway speeds (80+mph) granted we weight together around 315lbs + 40 to 50lbs in cases and the racks made. I know we are under the limit. I did installed an Elka rear shock and a backrest for the driver. I have to agree with others that the ryker seems to drive better with more weight on it. When I added the side saddle bags It felt like more planted or more stable to me. A real blast to ride. I love this machine.

PS. I am waiting for a Madstad windshield I ordered. Is gonna feel even better with a larger windshield. :ohyea:

That is one terrific setup! Would like to hear more too on how it was achieved.
10-14-2019, 08:52 PM
MDLNB

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Originally Posted by TNRyker

I made mine sort of a touring ryker. I ride with my wife from time to time and it handles the weight fantastic, even at highway speeds (80+mph) granted we weight together around 315lbs + 40 to 50lbs in cases and the racks made. I know we are under the limit. I did installed an Elka rear shock and a backrest for the driver. I have to agree with others that the ryker seems to drive better with more weight on it. When I added the side saddle bags It felt like more planted or more stable to me. A real blast to ride. I love this machine.

PS. I am waiting for a Madstad windshield I ordered. Is gonna feel even better with a larger windshield. :ohyea:

That's a sharp looking machine. Reminds me of "BumbleBee" from the Transformers movie. Let us know if it gets up and decides to take off without you....🐝
10-24-2019, 10:32 AM
snayl135

Is that a rally? Wondering if the 600 would do just as well?
10-24-2019, 11:16 PM
MRH

Even if you were to modify the Ryker enough to do what you want to do, I would think that what makes the Ryker a more fun ride (for many) would be lost in the modifications and the extra weight. You'd probably want a more powerful engine and a more substantial frame, etc. If only the same company made something that was like a Ryker, but designed to handle two passengers and still perform...
10-25-2019, 12:21 AM
chris56

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reached the 10.000 miles - still absolut no Problems (also my nuts in the wheels are OK - it is a 2018 Modell) - getting colder here, so I installed the "luxury" fairing of the Can-Am Outlander .. works really perfect!
But the really revolution is to ryde with the higher and wider handlebars - complete new feeling, much much better than the original !!
10-25-2019, 06:07 AM
Mikey

Glad to see your little rockets working for you! Just goes to say with enough time and money, you can do anything!! You should go get a job with BRP!!
10-25-2019, 10:02 PM
cptjam

Love it, Chris! Post some pictures of that fairing. Did it bolt on, or was there fabricated work? Is your saddle stock? Is it comfortable? 10K is terrific! I think 900cc is plenty. You can make it work!!
10-26-2019, 11:25 AM
chris56

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Originally Posted by cptjam

Love it, Chris! Post some pictures of that fairing. Did it bolt on, or was there fabricated work? Is your saddle stock? Is it comfortable? 10K is terrific! I think 900cc is plenty. You can make it work!!

I love the new handlebars !! much much better handling now ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtQs...ature=youtu.be
10-28-2019, 04:49 AM
Blackrain047

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Originally Posted by TNRyker

I made mine sort of a touring ryker. I ride with my wife from time to time and it handles the weight fantastic, even at highway speeds (80+mph) granted we weight together around 315lbs + 40 to 50lbs in cases and the racks made. I know we are under the limit. I did installed an Elka rear shock and a backrest for the driver. I have to agree with others that the ryker seems to drive better with more weight on it. When I added the side saddle bags It felt like more planted or more stable to me. A real blast to ride. I love this machine.

PS. I am waiting for a Madstad windshield I ordered. Is gonna feel even better with a larger windshield. :ohyea:

Man, you made that Ryker into an awesome looking machine! It's like a Ryker Limited or Ryker RT - LOL. I bet you have a lot of fun on it too! Just riiiiiide!
10-28-2019, 07:48 AM
chris56

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here you see the "relaxed" position of my arms with the higher handlebars .. the fairing looks also good in the coloured Versions ..
10-29-2019, 08:00 AM
chris56

and here is ..how I fixed the topcase and the seat cushion ... but I still need a higher driver seat now - is cheaper than a new "smaller" passenger( after 36 years) :ohyea:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj5xzeyHToM
10-29-2019, 08:37 AM
KID Ryker

Great Job

You do Great Work. Thanks for the post.
04-23-2020, 10:51 AM
Ladyjfrancis

I love your bike. What name brand &model of side backs and top case is added to your bike? Also the back rest for driver?
04-23-2020, 01:29 PM
chris56

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Originally Posted by Ladyjfrancis

I love your bike. What name brand &model of side backs and top case is added to your bike? Also the back rest for driver?

the side case is original, the topcase is from GIVI ..I wanted the one with painted lid (peugeot scooter) the seats are handcrafted ..
04-23-2020, 02:07 PM
MDLNB

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Originally Posted by chris56

here you see the "relaxed" position of my arms with the higher handlebars .. the fairing looks also good in the coloured Versions ..

Totally agree with your assessment of having higher handlebars. I replaced mine with just about a 4-5 inch rise and it makes tremendous difference in the comfort.
04-23-2020, 03:07 PM
jaherbst

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Originally Posted by cueman

Hello All, I just got back from a Ryker showing and may be able to help. To start with, I’m about 250lbs. and with me sitting on the Rally Edition with about a 160 lbs passenger, the suspension in the rear was bottomed out. The Rally has the KYB shocks that are adj. and I believe I would be able to make it work just fine as the factory setting was set soft. The problem was the seat was very close to the tire. So if you lower the seat much you may run into clearance issues. Hope this helps. Cueman

Took the words right out of my mouth. Might be less headache and less money to trade up to something that will safely carry the two of you plus luggage and bags. Just saying-----

Jack
08-15-2020, 10:39 AM
3WRDR

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Originally Posted by MDLNB

Totally agree with your assessment of having higher handlebars. I replaced mine with just about a 4-5 inch rise and it makes tremendous difference in the comfort.

Could you please list the specific handlebars you used (model/source)? Thanks.
08-15-2020, 10:46 AM
3WRDR

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Originally Posted by TNRyker

I made mine sort of a touring ryker. I ride with my wife from time to time and it handles the weight fantastic, even at highway speeds (80+mph) granted we weight together around 315lbs + 40 to 50lbs in cases and the racks made. I know we are under the limit. I did installed an Elka rear shock and a backrest for the driver. I have to agree with others that the ryker seems to drive better with more weight on it. When I added the side saddle bags It felt like more planted or more stable to me. A real blast to ride. I love this machine.

PS. I am waiting for a Madstad windshield I ordered. Is gonna feel even better with a larger windshield. :ohyea:

I didn't think it was possible to have passenger seat and driver backrest. Would you please tell us about how you have accomplished this? Thanks
08-15-2020, 11:48 AM
Mikey

This post was started 2018, if you poke around a little Chris has put a couple video's out of this ride he's built up!! He has done a great job of building a touring bike 0ut of a small machine!!:2thumbs: Good Job Chris!!
08-29-2020, 01:35 PM
chris56

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Originally Posted by Mikey

This post was started 2018, if you poke around a little Chris has put a couple video's out of this ride he's built up!! He has done a great job of building a touring bike 0ut of a small machine!!:2thumbs: Good Job Chris!!

and she is really fast !! thats the roads here in the Alps, the Ryker is made for trips like that .. (13.000 miles now)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozzU...mRfav_cbdCAAh8
10-29-2020, 03:06 AM
mmccall

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Originally Posted by Switchback12

How did you attach the saddlebags? who makes the saddlebags? who makes the backrest? If you custom made the bracket you would mind sharing the how to steps? Where does the saddlebag mounts bolt on to? If you can share the link thanks.

Is that the new backrest from slingmods?

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