Questions from a Soon to be Ryker owner

[DarkHoshino]

Hi all,

I'm a soon to be (hopefully) Can-Am Ryker owner (the 600). I should have one (all things going well) by years end. This is to be my first "Car" so I am really looking forward to it.
I say Car because here in New Zealand they are registered as cars and are ridden on a car license.

for those that are curious I plan on the following set-up:
Model: 600
Colour: Classic Yellow

Add-ons:
Windscreen
SHAD Saddlebag (with required rack)

(the above to cost around $17,200 NZD Roughly $11,300 USD including tax)

With later additions to be: Passenger Seat (With Required Max Mount and recommended 2 up spring) & Folding passenger Back Rest.

I was curious about whether the following were recommended so I thought I would get community opinions *note I have no intentions of taking this off road (obviously as it is not the Rally edition)*

• A-Arm protector
  being on the road will this be needed?
  What are the benefits of having it?
  Any negatives?
  
  
• Splash Guard
  Any opinions based on your experiences?

Any and all advice is appreciated.

 

[mugwomp]

Hello mate! I have a 600 with the majority of options you are considering except the A-Arm protectors which I think are not really necessary unless you have large rocks in the road you can not swerve around to avoid. (That's the only thing I can think they would be good for). The splash guards will keep your boots & pants a tad drier if you are driving in the rain. Your options sound like excellent choices and I went with the 600 as I'm too old to be spinning the rear tire like a hooligan anymore. It has plenty of power, accelerates quickly, and easily carries a passenger comfortably. Good choice, welcome aboard & drive safely!

 

[greckman]

have a 900, all black with windscreen, hand guards, max-mount and passenger seat with folding backrest.
2457 miles so far and is enjoyable to ride. wife has rode with me many times

enjoy and safe riding

 

[DarkHoshino]

Hi all,

I'm a soon to be (hopefully) Can-Am Ryker owner (the 600). I should have one (all things going well) by years end. This is to be my first "Car" so I am really looking forward to it.
I say Car because here in New Zealand they are registered as cars and are ridden on a car license.

for those that are curious I plan on the following set-up:
Model: 600
Colour: Classic Yellow

Add-ons:
Windscreen
SHAD Saddlebag (with required rack)

(the above to cost around $17,200 NZD Roughly $11,300 USD including tax)

With later additions to be: Passenger Seat (With Required Max Mount and recommended 2 up spring) & Folding passenger Back Rest.

I was curious about whether the following were recommended so I thought I would get community opinions *note I have no intentions of taking this off road (obviously as it is not the Rally edition)*

• A-Arm protector
  being on the road will this be needed?
  What are the benefits of having it?
  Any negatives?
  
  
• Splash Guard
  Any opinions based on your experiences?

Any and all advice is appreciated.

Good to know. Wont bother with the A-arm protector then. Will certainly be posting pictures of it when it arrives. Even my parents are pretty keen to have a go when I get it.

 

[Sly47]

We bought a Ryker 600 about a month ago. There's plenty of power with the 600. Nice sound from the twin cylinder engine too. I've got a couple 2-wheeled motorcycles but really enjoy ripping around town with this bike. I think you're really going to enjoy it. Ride safe...

 

[jmbenge]

Looking at the 900 Rally. Just waiting on the dealer to crunch the numbers for me. Trading in a RT Se5. Hopefully in a couple days Ill be riding a Ryker! I test rode one a few weeks back and loved it, but do see where the windscreen is a must have for me anyway. Going with black as well, figured I would just paint it myself if I decide what color to do it in. Congrats on yours and safe riding!