Throttle Control

[gkamer]

So on average, how long ya figure it takes to get a feel for the throttle on one of these things? I've been trying to roll on nice and gentle so I avoid that loud clunking noise, which I suspect can't be too good for the engine.

[RICZ]

When shifting, hold the throttle PERFECTLY STILL. The engine does the rev matching for you. It also helps to attach a wrist rest / cramp buster to the throttle.

[SportsterDoc]

No shifting on Ryker.

Greg, maybe 200-300 miles to get used to all aspects of the Ryker.

I think the clunk is centrifugal clutch engagement, not affecting engine.

Some think it drive shaft, but my shaft driven Moto Guzzi did not clunk.

[Steve W.]

When shifting, hold the throttle PERFECTLY STILL.

Although gkamer never said what he's riding, this <is> the Ryker forum.

Do Rykers have "shifters"?

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[SportsterDoc]

The only shifter is forward reverse.

[RICZ]

All I can say is WHOOPSIE! I haven'tseen any Rykers in these parts, except in dealer showrooms and don't know how they operate. Another goof on my part is not noticing this is a Ryker forum. Gotta lay of the wine with dinner.

[cueman]

Greg, you’ll get the feel for what rpm the cvt engages in no time and soon it won’t feel so jerky.

[SpyderAnn01]

The Ryker really has a touchy throttle, you’ll get used to it.

[Greven]

Took just a few rides, and I got the hang of it, just a slight twist Before giving it full throttle, there will be no clunk, and the only noise you hear is the rear Kenda singing the song of her people
My guess is that the CVT can handle quite some abuse, considering how I Believe most people handle the throttle on snowmobiles, it seems common to go 0% to 100% most of the time, never Heard anyone worry about gentle throttle controll to avoid clunks.

[gkamer]

All I can say is WHOOPSIE! I haven'tseen any Rykers in these parts, except in dealer showrooms and don't know how they operate. Another goof on my part is not noticing this is a Ryker forum. Gotta lay of the wine with dinner.

I can't count the number of times I've done the same thing.....

[gkamer]

Thanks for the tips guys/gals. I'll just keep plugging away..... I've been mostly cruising around town and taking quick runs down the interstate to get used to curving on ramps and high speed merging.

Folks in town must think I invented a clone machine cause every time they turn around, there I am, zipping by with a mile wide smile. I wanted to take my first night ride last night. So after the sun went down enough, I grabbed my helmet and walk outside. Of course it had started to rain, so I put it off for another night.

[Green1]

Another idea you can do while learning the throttle control is put it on 'eco' mode. It makes the throttle less punchy and helps smooth out you going from a stop, so it helps ease that clunking when it engages. That's how it started out when I got mine.

[Nico75]

Hi Green1 that’s what I do , with just a bit of throttle and I’m in eco all the time as I’m 2 up ( can’t sneak out without wife ) best regards nico 75

[gkamer]

Another idea you can do while learning the throttle control is put it on 'eco' mode. It makes the throttle less punchy and helps smooth out you going from a stop, so it helps ease that clunking when it engages. That's how it started out when I got mine.

Yup, exactly what I did. Seems to be a lot smoother now, but still plenty of pep when I need it.

[Ddorand]

if you jack up the rear wheel, there is play in the gears. this is where the clunk on take off comes from. i just give it a little gas to engage the clutch and take up the slack

Dave

[Peter Aawen]

That clunk is something that's inherent in Rykers & Spyders (for whichever reason out of quite a possible range) and it's also inherent in many other 'bikes (& some cars too - my Honda S600 was particularly bad & the latest Subaru XV's with a CVT have it in spades too! )

But seriously, unless there's real & distinctively noticeable slack & a prolonged delay in the 'take-up' before &/or after the clunk, it's been shown by engineers & manufacturers numerous times plus literally millions of operators/miles to have no long term impact if you aren't ryding savagely all the time!! And on the Rykers & many Spyders too, everyone for a couple of blocks around you would know if you were doing that, the rear tires will really shriek when you light them up every time you take off!!

So don't worry about it too much, instead, just get on with your ryding & enjoying the miles of smiles!

Ride More, Worry Less!

[gkamer]

Another idea you can do while learning the throttle control is put it on 'eco' mode. It makes the throttle less punchy and helps smooth out you going from a stop, so it helps ease that clunking when it engages. That's how it started out when I got mine.

Yea, I did that........

[shakin_jake]

if you jack up the rear wheel, there is play in the gears. this is where the clunk on take off comes from. i just give it a little gas to engage the clutch and take up the slack

Dave

~~~^This


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
"You realize, of course, that there's no reason to be a pessimist, it's not going to work out anyway "

[shakin_jake]

The Ryker really has a touchy throttle, you’ll get used to it.

~~~what some may not know is the Ryker’s throttle is throttle by wire, there isn’t a conventional throttle cable which offers an entirely different response


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
Out with old, in with the new