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    Congrats!! Fun times ahead!
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    2022 CAN-AM Ryker Rally 900

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captainmal View Post


    This is my 2022 Sport. It has the adjustable rear shock of the Rally. I cranked the spring preload up and set the shock adjust meant up when riding with the wife. Without her I drop it down. Now you may not want to ride two-up so maybe you do not need the larger, adjustable rear shock.

    As an aside I sit with her at 70+ mph on major roads with no stability issues. As a long-time motorcyclist this is by far a less strenuous ride than any motorcycle I ever rode. I avoid comfort and gadgets for riding as an essence of motorcycling experience. This thing, as I have set it up, if too comfortable for me. That encourages me to mentally wander away from road awareness to look around and think of things that distract from riding awareness. For most that is probably a good thing. For me it approaches the boring and sedate of driving my truck or car.
    I agree. I have similar experiences with my 2021. It is far less physically taxing to ride one of these. Mine could stand to have better shocks in the front, but that's only noticeable when I run across some deep warning bars in a lane shift of a construction area of our local Interstate. When I hit those, it feels like the handlebars are going to rip out of my hands. I don't put enough miles on it to justify upgrade after upgrade.

    People hate the Kenda tires, but I've encountered no issues. I don't try to lay rubber every day. As far as them only lasting 5000 miles/2 years, I disagree. Mine look great after 4000 miles and over 2 years. I don't abuse the machine, but I don't baby it either.

    Congratulations to Badmotorf1nger on the purchase. Cool name too. Badfinger were incredible.
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    thanks man, its actually a soundgarden reference though

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    Active Member Badmotorf1nger's Avatar
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    Picked her up today! Love it. My brother has a motorcycle license so he followed me home in his car. After about 20 mins on side streets and main roads I felt a lot more comfortable on it. Hit 60+ on a main road, mostly cruisin at 40mph.
    Looking forward to sunday's clear skies & warmer temps, going for for a beach run with a few of my friends with bikes on the ocean parkway.

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    Very nice! Enjoy the weather and ride tomorrow. We’re going out for a ride too
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    Quote Originally Posted by Badmotorf1nger View Post
    Picked her up today! Love it. My brother has a motorcycle license so he followed me home in his car. After about 20 mins on side streets and main roads I felt a lot more comfortable on it. Hit 60+ on a main road, mostly cruisin at 40mph.
    Looking forward to sunday's clear skies & warmer temps, going for for a beach run with a few of my friends with bikes on the ocean parkway.

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    Glad you got it home. Enjoy your Ryde Times and Stay Safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Badmotorf1nger View Post
    Thank you, yes, I will be working on it myself, former mechanic/body man with a fully equipped home shop & lift.
    My goal is to not do any major mods for at least one season though. I say this after bookmarking the Silber turbo kit... lol
    Ye ha! Nothing like the excitement of a new ride...

    Im not qualified in any way but been successfully maintaining my cars and bikes for 50 years or so.

    IMHO These Spyders are on another planet. Bloody amazing with what the designing Engineers came up with. Like 4 tools requires to remove 1 side panel on mt F3. Go figure that!

    I'm sure you will get to grips with it but , just a heads up I guess.

    Enjoy ya new ride. .

    Had to have a laugh at
    "My goal is to not do any major mods for at least one season though".

    Well good luck with that.
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    Enjoyed your pictures. Good to see you dress for the slide in addition to the ride. Crazy how people ride with out helmet, jacket and gloves. You are smart.

    May have enjoyed your picture but more important that you enjoy the ride.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Isopedella View Post
    Had to have a laugh at
    "My goal is to not do any major mods for at least one season though".

    Well good luck with that.
    By major I mean the Silber Turbo kit lol.

    Have a mental list of things I'm gonna purchase & install after I'm through the break in period. Already ordered the oil filter/washer kit from Lamonster & the wheel nut socket.
    I'm planning on doing the Pedal Commander, Baja Ron end links, some sort of windshield for highway riding, and some luggage for the MaxMount for overnight getaway.

    The Akrapovic exhaust is fine for now, that would change with a turbo, but for stock no need to be louder than it is. My corvette is already plenty loud.
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    Is there supposed to be a cotter pin in these studs where the control arm attaches to the knuckle? noticed both front wheels have the holes for it but nothing there
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    My 2019 Rally doesn't have a pin. The hole is there though.

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