Someone posted on another forum about a 2 1/2" SAE Socket fit perfect on the Rally Wheel Nut. I picked one up at Northern Tool yesterday for $22 as well as the 3/4" to 1/2" adapter. I will report back on the fit when I pick up my Rally Friday. The socket is chrome and is made very well. We will see.
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Wheel Nut Socket
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poli
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I put a plastic bag on the nut and it makes the socket a snug fit and also protects the nut. I bought a cheap 65mm for $28 with shipping, and have used it several times and works perfectly. Funny thing, is I bought it on Ebay from a place in England!
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Actually it calls for a 65 mm which equals 2.55906 inches
No, it's a little too big
AndrewJELLIOTTJr
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Wheel Nut Socket???
So I read this thread, I came away with me scratching my head. 1st, I have used bikes, trikes, mopeds, and motorcycles, and never had a serious flat tire issue. Saying that I always had a plan to be able to change a flat tire. I can't phantom why BRP, would expect their riders to be stranded on the side of the road without a way to immediately change out a flat tire, anywhere or anytime. If You will need a BRP socket #529036457, and a torque wrench that goes to 300 nm (221 #lbs). Plus a large external snap ring plyers. These need to be purchased or supplied! Keep in mind as of lately there has been issues that wheels have been falling off Rykers! So don't forget to use strong zip tie straps on those external snap rings that supposedly secure the tires. This is my first post on this forum, so please be kind, if I am wrong please help me understand this issue better. Even since The Can-Am Spyder came out I have followed them, never been able to afford one, I am praying that I can get a new Ryker. Please wish me luck and hope fate is on my side
Oh btw why is the Ryker called a "RYKER", what is the story behind the name?? ~Andy :bowdown:
So I read this thread, I came away with me scratching my head. 1st, I have used bikes, trikes, mopeds, and motorcycles, and never had a serious flat tire issue. Saying that I always had a plan to be able to change a flat tire. I can't phantom why BRP, would expect their riders to be stranded on the side of the road without a way to immediately change out a flat tire, anywhere or anytime. If You will need a BRP socket #529036457, and a torque wrench that goes to 300 nm (221 #lbs). Plus a large external snap ring plyers. These need to be purchased or supplied! Keep in mind as of lately there has been issues that wheels have been falling off Rykers! So don't forget to use strong zip tie straps on those external snap rings that supposedly secure the tires. This is my first post on this forum, so please be kind, if I am wrong please help me understand this issue better. Even since The Can-Am Spyder came out I have followed them, never been able to afford one, I am praying that I can get a new Ryker. Please wish me luck and hope fate is on my side
Oh btw why is the Ryker called a "RYKER", what is the story behind the name?? ~Andy :bowdown:
Tslepebull
Active member
So I read this thread, I came away with me scratching my head. 1st, I have used bikes, trikes, mopeds, and motorcycles, and never had a serious flat tire issue. Saying that I always had a plan to be able to change a flat tire. I can't phantom why BRP, would expect their riders to be stranded on the side of the road without a way to immediately change out a flat tire, anywhere or anytime. If You will need a BRP socket #529036457, and a torque wrench that goes to 300 nm (221 #lbs). Plus a large external snap ring plyers. These need to be purchased or supplied! Keep in mind as of lately there has been issues that wheels have been falling off Rykers! So don't forget to use strong zip tie straps on those external snap rings that supposedly secure the tires. This is my first post on this forum, so please be kind, if I am wrong please help me understand this issue better. Even since The Can-Am Spyder came out I have followed them, never been able to afford one, I am praying that I can get a new Ryker. Please wish me luck and hope fate is on my side
Snap ring pliers are not necessary to remove the keeper ring. Just grab the end with the loop and lift it up and off the hub with your hand. I did mine yesterday and with my bad wrist if I can do it anyone can. Replacement is the reverse of removal
So I read this thread, I came away with me scratching my head. 1st, I have used bikes, trikes, mopeds, and motorcycles, and never had a serious flat tire issue. Saying that I always had a plan to be able to change a flat tire. I can't phantom why BRP, would expect their riders to be stranded on the side of the road without a way to immediately change out a flat tire, anywhere or anytime. If You will need a BRP socket #529036457, and a torque wrench that goes to 300 nm (221 #lbs). Plus a large external snap ring plyers. These need to be purchased or supplied! Keep in mind as of lately there has been issues that wheels have been falling off Rykers! So don't forget to use strong zip tie straps on those external snap rings that supposedly secure the tires. This is my first post on this forum, so please be kind, if I am wrong please help me understand this issue better. Even since The Can-Am Spyder came out I have followed them, never been able to afford one, I am praying that I can get a new Ryker. Please wish me luck and hope fate is on my side
Stay in your lane Bro. Not sure why CanAm doesn't supply the $160 socket with the bike. But we found a great alternative for $22. But if you have a flat out in the middle of no where you better have this socket with you because no one else will. No need for snap ring pliers to remove the keeper, it will pop right off with a screw driver. When you get your Ryker it will all make sense.
BajaRon
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This whole 'Ryker Wheel Falling Off' is a tempest in a teapot. People speaking about subjects for which the have little understanding. You can zip tie your snap rings. But it is far from necessary. Might make you feel better. But that is about as far as it will go.
Flats, however, are a worthy subject. Not common. But I've had them on 2 wheels. I think less likely on 3. Especially if you run car tires. Having the socket is probably not a bad idea. But you're still going to need to come up with torque wrench that will go to 250 lb ft or better. I run Ride-On. Mostly for balance. But just another Ace in the Hole for potential flats.
Flats, however, are a worthy subject. Not common. But I've had them on 2 wheels. I think less likely on 3. Especially if you run car tires. Having the socket is probably not a bad idea. But you're still going to need to come up with torque wrench that will go to 250 lb ft or better. I run Ride-On. Mostly for balance. But just another Ace in the Hole for potential flats.
Most tire shops will have the torque wrench but I can just about guarantee they won't have the socket. So I will be carrying the socket and 3/4" to 1/2" adapter and all should be good. Now, if the tire is beyond repair then that is another issue since these tires are such an odd size. The other option is to get Roadside Assistance which the Ryker comes with standard for 1 year.
Tslepebull
Active member
I had the chance to try the 65mm Hub-Nut socket (from Ebay) and the 2-1/2 inch SAE from Northern Tools side by side on my Rally today. The 65 mm is conventional 12 point flat drive and the 2-1/2 inch NT socket is 12 point surface drive (rounded flutes). The NT 2-1/2 inch socket is a much better fit with no slop at all. The 65mm socket would require the plastic bag spacer to take up the extra space.
My research (the internet wouldn't lie) indicates that surface drive is designed to put the stress on the flats of the nut rather than the corners and reduces potential damage to the nut; an advantage at 221 +/- 11 ft/lb of torque. Both would work but the NT socket is cheaper ($22) vs about $28 with shipping for the Ebay model. I will be selling the 65mm socket if anybody wants it; make an offer.
My research (the internet wouldn't lie) indicates that surface drive is designed to put the stress on the flats of the nut rather than the corners and reduces potential damage to the nut; an advantage at 221 +/- 11 ft/lb of torque. Both would work but the NT socket is cheaper ($22) vs about $28 with shipping for the Ebay model. I will be selling the 65mm socket if anybody wants it; make an offer.
So I read this thread, I came away with me scratching my head. 1st, I have used bikes, trikes, mopeds, and motorcycles, and never had a serious flat tire issue. Saying that I always had a plan to be able to change a flat tire. I can't phantom why BRP, would expect their riders to be stranded on the side of the road without a way to immediately change out a flat tire, anywhere or anytime. If You will need a BRP socket #529036457, and a torque wrench that goes to 300 nm (221 #lbs). Plus a large external snap ring plyers. These need to be purchased or supplied! Keep in mind as of lately there has been issues that wheels have been falling off Rykers! So don't forget to use strong zip tie straps on those external snap rings that supposedly secure the tires. This is my first post on this forum, so please be kind, if I am wrong please help me understand this issue better. Even since The Can-Am Spyder came out I have followed them, never been able to afford one, I am praying that I can get a new Ryker. Please wish me luck and hope fate is on my side
The youtube hero was more than a few drinks into his cup when he started his mini series, but another member of this forum recently posted that his own lug nut was improperly secured so I don’t think we can dismiss the possibility of problems, but we can avoid issues with some due diligence.
I ordered the 65 mm 12 pt socket on ebay. The total cost delivered to my home from the U.K. Was around $46. That socket, a tire plug kit and either canned air or very small inflator pump will go in my trunk with vice grips and some duct tape. Mainly because vice grips and duct tape have bailed me out a few times in 38 years of riding.
Torque wrench? That is for service in the shop. I’ve removed wheels and all sorts of things over the years using an improvised torque spec of “pretty damn tight”. I never even owned a torque wrench until 3-4 years ago but my Harley hasn’t rattled itself apart. i agree with torquing the nut to spec as part of a permanent repair but I’m guessing the clip ring makes a bigger difference than the exact torque spec for emergency roadside field repairs.
Roadside assistance has left some people waiting roadside 5 plus hours and a few hundred in unreimbursed towing, probably geography based so plan accordingly. I have waited as much as 2 1/2 hours for AAA to show up for a car tow, on the outskirts of Lexington, Ky (Ky second largest city). Good to have the service but it is what it is.
oregoncoast
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Thanks for the info, I going to buy a socket and 3/4 torque wrench, not only for possibly flats but tires should be rotated for best wear. I like having the right tools for the job.
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