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I'm just speaking from experience with the snowmobiles with the 900 ACE so it might be different but I have to think its similar with the Ryker. There is a significant difference in sport vs eco mode in terms of throttle response. If you think it pulls well in eco mode then you should be more than happy with sport mode.
 
Jarred said:
I agree, Tire noise wouldn’t sway me at all. he was just saying that was his only concern w Rally model. He said the Rally tires have much smaller nubs than the 2W tires, so it probably wouldn’t be an issue, but some 2W people complain about that too him. Plus we live on NY so not many places to go off road (suitable for Rally off-road). He has 2 Rally & 2 900ACE at dealership now.
I’m interested in knowing if you notice tire noise. We rode the 900ACE but you’re the only person I know w a Rallynow. I just learned one of our RC members is picking up his Rally on Friday, supposed to rain hard-hope that changes.
Thanks again, have fun!
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Honestly, I have not noticed any real 'noise' from the tires. All tires make noise, of course. I will now listen for it on my next ride. But the very fact that I need to listen for it may be significant.

Rob Rodriguez said:
I'm just speaking from experience with the snowmobiles with the 900 ACE so it might be different but I have to think its similar with the Ryker. There is a significant difference in sport vs eco mode in terms of throttle response. If you think it pulls well in eco mode then you should be more than happy with sport mode.
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I suspect you are right. That is one reason I'm staying away from the Sport Mode so far. But I will be getting into it soon. I also wanted to ride enough in ECO mode to get a good feeling for the difference as well.
 
CTAC said:
The crate with my Ryker Rally arrived today here in Kansas City :cheers:
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Awesome! You're surely going to like it! I am enjoying mine.

Rode again today. A bit cold and some light rain at times. But worth the effort. Paid particular attention to any tire noise. I'm just not noticing anything out of the usual in that regard.
 
Glad you are enjoying your new machine! My dad and stepmom lives in Smyrna, TN. Hope to ride my Rally there in the Spring for a visit. :ohyea:
 
BajaRon said:
It pretty much runs in the 4k ~ 5.5K range most of the time. It runs 5,500 ~ 5,600 RPM cruising at 60 mph (someone asked about this).

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Thanks for the great write-up, and for the engine speed at 60 mph.

I would also love to know what it is at 75 mph. In theory it's probably around 6300, but since it is red lined at about 8,000 that can't be right, because at least one tester claimed to have had it close to 100 mph, which would be 9,000 rpm.

Thanks again :-)
 
Trevor G said:
Thanks for the great write-up, and for the engine speed at 60 mph.

I would also love to know what it is at 75 mph. In theory it's probably around 6300, but since it is red lined at about 8,000 that can't be right, because at least one tester claimed to have had it close to 100 mph, which would be 9,000 rpm.

Thanks again :-)
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Not necessarily at all. A CVT tranny constantly changes the effective gear ratio. The tranny may not be at its highest available gear ratio at even 70. It may not be even be at the 8K R's redline at 100.
 
old Timer said:
Not necessarily at all. A CVT tranny constantly changes the effective gear ratio. The tranny may not be at its highest available gear ratio at even 70. It may not be even be at the 8K R's redline at 100.
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True. This is one reason I hesitated to even give a 60 mph RPM because there is no set RPM for any speed. That is because there is no gear to gear contact dictating RPM at any speed. My report on RPM at 60 mph was on relatively flat terrain at cruse. If I were accelerating the RPM at 60 mph would be higher. If decelerating it would be lower.

The CV transmission is very easy to get used to. But people do seem to have a problem getting their brain around how it functions. There are only 2 'Gears'. The display console shows 'F' for forward and 'R' for reverse. That's it.

Here is a short demonstration of how a CVT functions. It is infinitely variable within its upper and lower limitations to alter the output RPM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weCgZyexoMw
 
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I think I may have broke the Can Am website due to how many “builds” I’ve made! I think the Splash Guards ($150) are important, but I’m sure that will be one of the first aftermarket parts made. After riding the 900ACE, I’ve also added the windshield ($200), the power makes the wind feel like it’s trying to push you off the Ryker. Hoping the windshield helps w that. I’m interested in seeing the Knee Pads ($100) in person, says they are made from aluminum, wondering if padding is on them. And I’m very interested in seeing if the Comfort Seat is a big improvement over regular seat, that really increases price. I though stock seat was fine but one of my friends didn’t find it comfortable. I have to get passenger seat & backrest, not only to take my wife & kids for a ride but I also think it looks really cool. And lastly, I’m curious to hear BajaRon’s opinion on the improved “Red” Swaybar. Really looking forward to everyone’s reviews. My friend is supposed to pick up his Rally today.. good news is that it’s 62 degrees. Bad news is torrential wind/rain all day. No rain tomorrow, but temp drops to 48. I really think this will be a home run for Can Am, I’m hearing those special colored panels are selling out quickly.
 
Thanks for the CVT vid. Shows the action of the two pulleys well.

You will see that cruising at say 60 MPH with a tail wind will find you running at a lower RPM, ie what ever engine RPM/Power is required to go the speed or acceleration you determine that you want.
 
Thanks for the write up Ron. Been out of the country. Have a rally on order for Becky. I also use Moutain Motorsports great people to deal with.
 
Got the windshield and comfort rear seat... Been riding it around in 40 degree weather. Brrrrr... But fun!!!

I elected to install the accessories myself to save labor cost. Note: The bracket that goes traversely underneath the seat to support the foldable passenger pegs was too long. I had to grind it down about 1/16th of an inch to make it fit.

Also, the rear seat required some grinding on the plastic to allow it to slide on fully. Windshield went on easy.

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Mountain Motorsports was very good to me. If you are using the dealership in Greeneville, TN. I highly recommend Hayden Freeman. He is a great person.

We will have to hook up and go riding. I'm hoping to do 300 miles on my Ryker on Monday. It won't be warm but maybe not too cold.
 
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