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  1. DickB

    Coolant Change - how's it done on a Ryker?

    If you're going to do your own maintenance, pdf service manuals are cheap. While not specifically called out, IIRC I tipped the radiator upside down.
  2. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    No, it doesn't. My statement regarding .035 seconds was confusing, so just forget about it for now. Let's look instead at what is happening moment by moment. Normally (that is, not ECO mode, not traction control, etc.), the ECM is going to try to put the butterfly where the twist grip is...
  3. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    As I pointed out, the time it took this human to fully twist the grip on a Ryker is 76 ms, or .076 seconds. Pedal Commander can accelerate partial twist signal by 35 ms, or .035 seconds. A blink of an eye is .1 seconds. So the "improvement" is a third of a blink of an eye. Keep in mind, this is...
  4. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    Pedal Commander makes several claims that are not factual. "The Pedal Commander throttle response controller gives drivers full control of their gas pedal sensitivity." In Normal mode and Eco mode, butterfly opening is limited by the ECM, so Pedal Commander cannot override this, and give "full...
  5. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    Yes, of course it would be possible, but I don't have a Spyder. I did have a Mercedes SLK, and did extensive testing on it decades ago with a Sprint Booster. Same result. I don't have to test every throttle-by-wire vehicle on earth to know what the result will be. You say the Ryker and Spyder...
  6. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    A small twist with Pedal Commander is translated into a large twist. That's all it does, and all it can do. This is interpreted by many as an increase in throttle response. If it makes you happy, cheers.
  7. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    I did not post "in theory" charts. I posted oscilloscope traces of my Ryker operating in the street, real world, clearly showing that with no external electronics the butterfly is fully opening, rapidly. It can't be made to open faster by any means.
  8. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    I don't see how. These devices have been around for decades for automobiles. I tested one, a Sprint Booster, on my 1999 Mercedes SLK. It did not improve butterfly opening speed beyond the throttle body slew rate, which of course it cannot do. The increase in sensitivity is interpreted by many...
  9. DickB

    Discussing Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander 'improvements'

    Throttle-by-wire, throttle response, and Pedal Commander Throttle response is a measure of how quickly a vehicle's engine can increase its power output in response to a driver's request for acceleration. A key factor in this is how fast the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and electronic throttle body...
  10. DickB

    Any Way to disable VSS/Traction control or severely dumb it down?

    At 400 miles?
  11. DickB

    Any Way to disable VSS/Traction control or severely dumb it down?

    It could be something faulty in the stability control, such as a bad Steering Angle Sensor or Yaw Rate Sensor, but I've only seen problems reported in curves. As you are under warranty, I would have your dealer check it out. whatever it is, it's not normal.
  12. DickB

    Any Way to disable VSS/Traction control or severely dumb it down?

    Could use more details. What exactly makes you feel that the brakes are being applied? Is it a steady feeling or more like pulsing on and off? Straight or curve?
  13. DickB

    What Oil change schedule is right?

    Interesting. That article has changed since I last viewed it. It used to say that an oil and filter change is recommended after the 200 mile break-in period.
  14. DickB

    Ryker 900 will not start - any recommendations?

    The ECU will not rev the engine with the parking brake on.
  15. DickB

    Rattling sound when backing off the throttle on my Ryker & more - any advice?

    Can you post a video?
  16. DickB

    Ryker turning left Issues

    Exactly what mine did, AFTER I installed the Steering Update Kit. I had to also replace the SAS to fix.
  17. DickB

    Here's my Left Turn "wobble" Fix!

    I got it here: https://www.powersports-diag.com/remarketing/gift.php?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwRhnkj9-0H2zFwDtszJ3pxhzn7mWBUtECj0_GJjXEXMbmh-f7gOtAxoC2KsQAvD_BwE They have a discount this month - 2nd year license free (same deal I got). No further issues; wobble is gone.
  18. DickB

    Anyone have the PDF detailing Panel removal on a Ryker?

    Service manuals are relatively inexpensive: https://brpmanuals.com/product-category/rykers-spyders/
  19. DickB

    Ryker turning left Issues

    Disabled VSS? How?
  20. DickB

    2022 Ryker only 3k miles - transmission blown - Help?!

    The battery light indicates either low or high voltage. As the battery is new, I would suspect the latter, and that the voltage regulator is defective.
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