Well this little project certainly isn't for the faint of heart. A true pain in the arse. I actually made up some new cuss words according to my wife. If you don't have a garage full of tools don't even attempt this. I won't go into all the issues I had just suffice it to say it's not a beginner project. That being said, it is a definite improvement in cornering and handling on my Rally. If I had to do it over again I would probably look into the Baja Ron Swaybar. His straight bar would have made this project a breeze. But it's over now and I'm glad I did it but would most certainly go a different route knowing what I know now.
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Can Am Sway Bar Installed
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BajaRon
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You are RIGHT! I've been getting so many orders for the Ryker bar kit (and I do have it listed on our Facebook page). That I'd forgotten to update my Banner Ad Page here on Spyderlovers. I just finished listing the Ryker bar kit (with pictures) there. They are available and ready to ship.
Thank you for the reminder.
DriftersWay
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I finally got a chance to install the new sway bar. After a week of testing it does as expected.
But the Ryker could use a little bit more weight in the front end. Upon entering a sharp turn,
if its a little bumpy the front has a tendency to skip across the road. But its not gonna tip.
Bar is wonderful thanks Ron for a great job.
But the Ryker could use a little bit more weight in the front end. Upon entering a sharp turn,
if its a little bumpy the front has a tendency to skip across the road. But its not gonna tip.
Bar is wonderful thanks Ron for a great job.
BajaRon
Well-known member
I would like to know what tire pressure you're running in the front. Also, how did you find the install process as far as ease/clarity of instructions, etc.?
Thank you!
DriftersWay
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I am running 18 psi in the front and 20 rear. I'm gonna play with that a little this weekend.
I had no problem with the install. Instructions was good to me. I was able to follow right
along.
I had no problem with the install. Instructions was good to me. I was able to follow right
along.
BajaRon
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I do not have a recommended tire pressure for the Ryker yet. I'm working on that. Don't know which Ryker version you have. But I am also curious as to where you have the front shock pre-load set. Not saying that tire pressure & shock pre-load would resolve the issue. But they certainly effect how well your tires stay in contact with the ground. The front of the Ryker is pretty light.
I would like to join in on this whole tire pressure shock setting thing in regards to my Rally. My front shocks are set on 3 and my tire pressure is the recommended 20F and 28R. I also did the upgraded Can Am Swaybar. Handling seems lots better but always looking for other recommendations. I weigh right at 240 and I believe that comes into play also.
DriftersWay
New member
No problem, I'll give you all the info that I can. I have the Rally, the front shocks are set at level 4.
I weigh 200lbs. This road I was talking about is bumpy and not your normal type road. I just feel
that a few extra pounds in the nose, maybe 50 lbs or so would do the trick.
Your bar did wonders for it. Thanks
I weigh 200lbs. This road I was talking about is bumpy and not your normal type road. I just feel
that a few extra pounds in the nose, maybe 50 lbs or so would do the trick.
Your bar did wonders for it. Thanks
BajaRon
Well-known member
Along with the other things mentioned, rider weight, riding style, road surface, even ambient temperature can affect how well the wheels hug the ground. On a rough road surface, the shocks probably have more to do (suspension wise) with maintaining ground contact. You might lower your shock pre-load a click or 2 just to see what that does for you. Experimentation is the key.
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DriftersWay
New member
Ron, Here is an update that you may be able to use.
I have the Ryker Rally.
After I had my alignment checked, which was good.
I started to work with my air pressure. I now use 20
psi in the front and 28 psi rear. Front shocks are set
at 4. Now she handles really really well. Now I am a
happy camper. Hope the info comes in handy for you.
Butch
I have the Ryker Rally.
After I had my alignment checked, which was good.
I started to work with my air pressure. I now use 20
psi in the front and 28 psi rear. Front shocks are set
at 4. Now she handles really really well. Now I am a
happy camper. Hope the info comes in handy for you.
Butch
BajaRon
Well-known member
Funny you should mention air pressure. The front tires on my Ryker were so out of balance when I took delivery that I took it back. They had another Ryker Rally still in the crate and they swapped my tires out for those. That made a good bit of improvement and at first I was fairly satisfied. But the more I rode it and swapped back and forth between the Ryker and my Spyder, the less happy I was with those Kendas. I did a run out on them and they are not round. Not even close. The right one has some pretty good lumps and bumps. Can't tell if it is cord separation, but i don't think so. It hasn't gotten any worse.
The other day I checked tire pressures. Something i should have done right out of the gate. They were at 16 psi. I ran them up to 19 psi and it seems to have made a big improvement. I am not sure how the tire pressure change could have taken the lumps and bumps out. And maybe it is just my imagination. I will need a longer ride to be sure. But preliminary seat of the pants seems promising.
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