Nico 75 - Ryker knee pads

[Nico75]

Hi all as anyone fitted the BRP knee pads WITHOUT taking any panels off? If so is it easy. Regards Nico 75

[mikeyuberalles]

Based on BRP's installation video, it looks to be very easy.

[Nico75]

Hi mikeyuberalles ref knee pads. Video shows panel removal which I didn't do to much trouble just for pads. Regards Nico 75

[kmonroe99]

Do the knee pads help anything i.e. comfort? What is that secondary piece that has an attachment point on the inside?

[Nico75]

Hi all ref knee pads I think it's a " belt and braces thing " ( the ring fitting at back ) regards Nico 75

[Aufgeblassen47]

What's the actual point of them?

[Nico75]

Hi all ref knee pads I think they are more comfortable for your knees than HARD plastic must be better regards Nico 75

[Aufgeblassen47]

Hi all ref knee pads I think they are more comfortable for your knees than HARD plastic must be better regards Nico 75

But my knees are in open air whilst ryding my Ryker, so pads will make no difference!

[animosh]

Yes: I've put them on (easily--no panel removal needed), & they do provide a good surface for knee-gripping while turning at speed.

[Nico75]

Hi aufgeblassen47 try keeping your knees open on fast tight corners , instinct puts your knees onto the plastic regards Nico 75

[Aufgeblassen47]

Hi aufgeblassen47 try keeping your knees open on fast tight corners , instinct puts your knees onto the plastic regards Nico 75

Never had that problem. Simply going slower on the corners works.

[Markubis]

But my knees are in open air whilst ryding my Ryker, so pads will make no difference!

When you're going around corners, try hugging the Ryker with your knees. You will feel more planted in the seat. The downfall to that is the insides of your knees can get sore due to the hard plastic.

[Vegas]

I installed them, without removing panels, just a little tedious getting everything aligned. As for the point of them, the heat shielding is pretty nice (I live in the desert), but I find the added grip for your knees while maneuvering at speed is the real plus. The hard plastic gives you no real grip

[TonyS]

I’ve just received some Eazi-Grips Silicone Universal.
Two 30x15 cm sheets that obviously can be cut to whatever you want.
They come in a charcoal colour (ideal)
UK website at eazi-grip.com , they come in at £32 so around $40.
Will be fitting in the next day or so.