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  1. SportsterDoc

    Is it usual BRP pushes ordering their products so much?

    Yes, although BRP does not (last time I looked) have pure synthetic; and BRP - XPS 5W40 synthetic blend is only rated to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, therefore riders in the Southwest USA, Australia and other high temperature regions, may require a more suitable oil. At about 1200 miles I switched...
  2. SportsterDoc

    Why are so many not using Daytime Driving Lights?

    Surprised your bike needed to be started, rather than just key on. Other than mirrors (CA Vehicle Code 26709) required since 1959, most California motorcycle equipment laws were enacted after I started riding on the street in 1963: Taillight must remain illuminated for at least 15 minutes...
  3. SportsterDoc

    New fuel pump. Now will not fire/run

    Thanks, Peter
  4. SportsterDoc

    New fuel pump. Now will not fire/run

    Usgrep: Has this been resolved?
  5. SportsterDoc

    Shifting problem - SE6 won't select N without using R button! Ideas?

    What is the country of origin for BRP switches?
  6. SportsterDoc

    2012 RT sat for a while now it won't start

    Sorry, no experience on a Spyder Relatively easy on a Ryker https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?132483-Ryker-900-Removing-glove-box-and-changing-spark-plugs
  7. SportsterDoc

    Shifting problem - SE6 won't select N without using R button! Ideas?

    Being CANBus, probably difficult to work around a faulty unit.
  8. SportsterDoc

    Why are so many not using Daytime Driving Lights?

    Yes, and lights on, no gauges = taillight fuse blown.
  9. SportsterDoc

    Why are so many not using Daytime Driving Lights?

    Is there an interesting incident behind this? In Las Vegas, the issue is vehicles without lights at night!
  10. SportsterDoc

    2022 Ryker Hub Threading REVERSED

    And for those not familiar with Sportsters, the drive belt is on the right side...not as easy to access under the mufflers, but for flat-tracking, less dirt to accumulate for all left hand turns.
  11. SportsterDoc

    2012 RT sat for a while now it won't start

    Remove air filter, spray brief shot into throttle body while cranking.
  12. SportsterDoc

    Reduction in annual plate costs for 3 wheelers in Quebec

    $229.50 for a new Ryker in Nevada in 2020.
  13. SportsterDoc

    I have a few Ryker Questions before I purchase.

    Belt drive did not prevent me from taking my Sportsters on dirt roads, such as fire roads, but with care in gravel sections. But even with the rally and 400 mm front shocks, it is not an off-road vehicle. It would do fine on sections like this: But clearance and traction would be an issue...
  14. SportsterDoc

    I have a few Ryker Questions before I purchase.

    I test rode a new (off the show room floor) a 600 while the dealer was assembling my 900. I did not want to push a new motor, but it did 70 on the Las Vegas 215 belt way effortlessly. So, a top end of 90 quite likely. The advantage of the 900 is high speed passing and pulling a 6% grade 600 or...
  15. SportsterDoc

    I have a few Ryker Questions before I purchase.

    What were the RPMs?
  16. SportsterDoc

    What are the specs for the 900 ACE? Is it the base for the turbo 900 on sleds?

    Definitely, as adjusting valves on my CB1100 or Steet Twin is a major project. At the end of this year, when the Street Twin has ~6 months of 2 year warranty left and probably 14K miles, I am planning on trading it for a new Yamaha XT250. It will still allow me freedom, at age 76+ and one of...
  17. SportsterDoc

    What are the specs for the 900 ACE? Is it the base for the turbo 900 on sleds?

    Thanks, Chris 900 ACE for road is page 3 HP is less than BRP advertised for 2020 Ryker (82 HP @ 8,000 RPM) Be very interesting to know internal differences between marine, snow and road.
  18. SportsterDoc

    What are the specs for the 900 ACE? Is it the base for the turbo 900 on sleds?

    Rotax is very well built, but if, due to the CVT, high speed cruising RPMs are 7,000 versus 4,500, the Rotax is going to turn the same total number of revolutions in 6 years as a motor turning 4500 RPMs will turn in 10 years. Or, in terms of mileage, 60,000 miles versus 100,000 miles. As a...
  19. SportsterDoc

    2012 RT sat for a while now it won't start

    Good suggestions from Bfromla, Little Blue and Mikey regarding air box, whether a rodent nest, clogged air filter, etc. Then if it fires with starting fluid, it is a fuel issue. If not, then Mikey's suggestion regarding checking for spark would be the next simple diagnostic.
  20. SportsterDoc

    2012 RT sat for a while now it won't start

    Did it crank long enough for old fuel to clear fuel rail? Will it start with starter fluid?
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