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    How many miles/seasons should stock Tires last? Replacement options?

    Newbie here, got my 2021 Ryker 600 back around last August. Had some questions regarding the tires: -Roughly how many miles/seasons should the stock tires last, with intermittent use (say driving around 30 miles a day, 3 days a week)? -Any recommended brand/type/size for replacement other...
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    New Ryder, finally got my Ryker!

    One more...for some reason it kept wanting to upload upside-down!
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    New Ryder, finally got my Ryker!

    Here are a few shots from beautiful Yancey County, NC! General thoughts: -adjusting the shock preload was the last thing I've done. Very easy. Only took a quick (and cold) ride afterwards, but I'm thinking its a much better feel (put it on 3 to start). -still getting in "riding shape." The...
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    New Ryder, finally got my Ryker!

    Got my 600 yesterday! First ride was the drive home, and took a quick trip to town this morning. I guess it'll take a bit to work up to going on long rides. I've had to stop a few times to stretch out my right leg. Think I'm just tense about being careful to keep the brake close at hand, but...
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    How do you dress for a ride?

    I'm a newbie waiting on my Ryker, wondering about this issue. A full face helmet, gloves, and hi-vis armored mesh jacket were my first gear purchases for it. I agree with an earlier poster who said in regards to high vid gear, people that don't recognize motorcycles shouldn't be driving. But...
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    Newbie, buying question - wait until 2022 models drop, or...?

    I got the last 2021 600 Ryker that East TN ATV says they're getting. Apologies to the other guy also eyeing it that I beat out if he's around here. ;) Oddly enough...I couldn't get the A-Arm protectors due to a shortage.
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    Newbie, buying question - wait until 2022 models drop, or...?

    I made my deposit yesterday, just have to wait a few weeks until it's here!
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    Newbie, buying question - wait until 2022 models drop, or...?

    Yikes...if I can't lay claim to the one 600 that isn't spoken for they have coming, I'm officially out of luck with that dealer until the 2022 models start rolling in! Still keeping imotorsports in mind as a backup, though.
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    Newbie, buying question - wait until 2022 models drop, or...?

    I do love my home here in the WNC mountains. I'd rather have to make a long trip to my class once than have to make a long trip to somewhere every time I want a great scenic ride. I hear a lot about how the Blue Ridge Parkway is dangerous, and I can see that - I imagine a LOT of distracted...
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    Newbie, buying question - wait until 2022 models drop, or...?

    Whoa...I had never even heard of them before now - will definitely give that a look!
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    Newbie, buying question - wait until 2022 models drop, or...?

    So I just passed my 3WBRC, got my endorsement, and was going to start looking around but the closest dealer is closed Mondays. Now traditional wisdom says that unless you HAVE to have the newest and shiniest vehicle, go shopping for last year's model when the new ones hit. Earlier on my social...
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    Advice for the Can-Am Rider Course (namely how to beat the heat!)

    Also, what would you recommend for rain gear just in case? I was thinking something like a Frogg Toggs suit maybe?
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    Advice for the Can-Am Rider Course (namely how to beat the heat!)

    Good points on both there. I went ahead and ordered a pair of MC gloves, and a white 3/4 helmet with a face shield to use for the class. With an eye for a solid full face one afterward. May go ahead and pick up some boots and pants as well before the class. Heard good things about the Duluth...
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    Advice for the Can-Am Rider Course (namely how to beat the heat!)

    This is also throwing me regarding the gloves. I have some light colored, solid, durable (at least very puncture resistant, I use them for clearing thorny brush) work gloves I was considering. But work gloves aren't allowed?:sour:
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    Advice for the Can-Am Rider Course (namely how to beat the heat!)

    What are your thoughts on modular helmets? Someone suggested that to me as an option, but I don't know. I'd be able to flip it up to keep cooler when not riding during the class, but I don't know how much confidence I have in it for safety vs a one piece full face helmet.
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    Advice for the Can-Am Rider Course (namely how to beat the heat!)

    Getting a loaner helmet from the class is no longer an option at the moment because of Covid, per the info they emailed me with my confirmation. At least I've decided against going the "man in black" look for my riding gear anyway in favor of more visibility.
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    Advice for the Can-Am Rider Course (namely how to beat the heat!)

    Well, I bit the bullet and signed up for the course July 17-18 in Hudson, NC. I don't much care for the heat here in the mountains, let alone down towards the Piedmont. Wish the riding bug would have bit me a little earlier in the year. But it is what it is and I'm itching to get moving...
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    Newbie here, hoping to join the 3-wheel world!

    Wait...is it just a one day class? ETA - looks like 8-6 on Saturday and Sunday per CCCTI. Still, not too bad. I've gone ahead and asked off a few days in August...
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    Newbie here, hoping to join the 3-wheel world!

    I'd like to take the class, but the closest one is 2 hours away. I'd even take it over in TN, even though NC probably wouldn't exempt me from the skills test from an out of State course, but there isn't a closer class over there either. I have considered spending a weekend in Hickory and...
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    Newbie here, hoping to join the 3-wheel world!

    I'm hoping to. Do most places require a license to do so, or is a permit enough?
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