My Ryker Rally Adventure Thread

[nightfalcon]

I've been servicing my bikes ever since I've been riding...over 40yrs...so not too concerned about wrenching on the Rally. I see the workshop manual is around $24 USD to download so will be doing that at some point.

My immediate head scratcher is connecting to the 12V ACC connector under the left panel as I don't think I can source the female connector locally, I want to connect heated grips to turn off with the ignition....easy enough to replace the plug altogether but might create warranty issues. Probably just run my gps straight from the battery with a 2amp fuse as less chance of flattening the battery that way. Lots to learn about my new investment.

Am just happy to be able to get out and explore again. Things got a bit dark after losing my leg so am very appreciative of this new opportunity to keep my passion for exploring NZ alive!

 

[nightfalcon]

I think you will enjoy the heck out of this bike, nightfalcon. We made a 600 mile loop over the past couple of days and I had a blast. Part of the route was a mistake, we took the wrong fork on a little side road and ended up on 11 miles of rough ruined gravel that included grapefruit sized rocks, foot deep washes, rock ledges, patches of sand, and deep mud holes. It was rough enough that Doug cracked and ruined the kickstand switch on his V85TT, requiring a trailside patch up. The Ryker never skipped a beat, never gave me cause for concern in any way. I don't intend to ever get into anything like that again, but the bike's capabilities have certainly impressed us. Keep us posted on the delivery and your upgrades, I know you have a few things in mind starting day one.

Sarah

Hey Sarah, you mentioned about fitting a BajaRon sway bar thingy? When you talked about squirrely was that before or after you fitted the taller front shocks? I would think the 22's ability to stiffen the dampening might help with that? will see I guess....

 

[Isopedella]

Is there an acc fuse setup in the fuse box?

 

[nightfalcon]

Is there an acc fuse setup in the fuse box?

F3 is the USB/ACC 5amp fuse. Without being able to test it until I get the Rally, I'd need the wiring diagram to see where the 12v ACC plug is fused. I imagine the USB fuse would be a seperate circuit/ fuse?

 

[Isopedella]

Yup. If its there and available.
I guess the fuse is changeable as is the size of the wire re volt amp requirements.
The F3 has the heated grips built in.
On other rides without the OEM heated grips I confess I went to the fused direct to the battery, Oxford heated grip smarty pants controller.
Which saves a flat battery if (when) you forget to switch it off when you get off and shut it down.

 

[greer]

nightfalcon, I felt the same amount of squirrel regardless of the front shocks. And squirrel may be too strong a descriptor. From what I understand, since the Ryker is narrower than cars it can tend to hunt between the crown and the defined tracks on worn pavement. That's about all we have here at home and so I noticed it immediately. But put it on a newly surfaced and paved stretch and it's straight as a string. The BajaRon sway bar and end links made all the difference, I could tell it was a different bike before I'd travelled a quarter mile.

Here are those accessory plugs under the left side panel, with the male and female connectors:





I wasn't sure about using the connectors, so I cut the plug off and went straight to the wires.

Sarah

 

[nightfalcon]

nightfalcon, I felt the same amount of squirrel regardless of the front shocks. And squirrel may be too strong a descriptor. From what I understand, since the Ryker is narrower than cars it can tend to hunt between the crown and the defined tracks on worn pavement. That's about all we have here at home and so I noticed it immediately. But put it on a newly surfaced and paved stretch and it's straight as a string. The BajaRon sway bar and end links made all the difference, I could tell it was a different bike before I'd travelled a quarter mile.

Here are those accessory plugs under the left side panel, with the male and female connectors:

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I wasn't sure about using the connectors, so I cut the plug off and went straight to the wires.

Sarah

There's two plugs?

Do you know if they are fused to the fuse box? or did you add your own fuses into the circuit?

I added a separate fuse box on my tiger for accessories which was very handy. Also meant I didn't need to screw with the stock wiring.

 

[greer]

Yep, two plugs. I didn't add any fuses, just cut off the plug and connected straight to the wiring. I would guess the plugs are fused, there's the little sticker there indicating max draw.

Sarah

 

[nightfalcon]

Picture of what it should look like with the accessories I've ordered.

 

[greer]

Rarin' to go! Any timeframe on delivery?

Sarah

 

[nightfalcon]

They said next Thursday as they're still waiting on the accessories to arrive. Then it's a 6hr round trip to pick it up with a car trailer. Will be a month or two before I'm fit enough for a short ride, then I'm having more surgery to fit my new leg. I'm picking October before any real expeditions. Gives me plenty of time to sort Pannier racks, GPS and some other nick nacks.

It's been a long journey for us but to be able to ride and walk again will be incredible. The Ryker has made half of that equation possible.

 

[greer]

I can't imagine what a long, hard road but I am so glad things are looking brighter with good things ahead. I hope you'll keep us posted as you begin sorting your Rally. Speaking of, Can Am uses those hateful Torx fittings all over the bike, make sure you're stocked in wrenches. And you'll need that whopper 65mm socket for the wheel nuts, best price I found was on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GPRJ9PT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Or since you're buying a new bike, maybe you can work the can Am socket into the deal. Next Thursday, it won't be long now!

Sarah

 

[nightfalcon]

So I've completed my left heel support for my prosthetic leg. It fits right over the Rally peg and bolted straight back onto the bike. I wanted to keep the rally pegs arch support for better standing stability and couldn't find anything on the market...plus I only need one.



I have an almost new pair of Sidi Crossfire boots from my previous life, but the prosthetic foot is difficult to extract from them so will have to see what I can do to address that. I could sell the boots but I like the protection they offer my remaining leg (as well as the electronics in the bionic limb) and would likely have the same problem with any other boot. They do open up pretty well so not sure why the foot gets so stuck in them?

Will post up some of my other mods as I complete them....hopefully this thread will be helpful to any other disabled Can Am riders.

 

[nightfalcon]

Fitted gear lever today.

 

[greer]

As mentioned on AdventureRider, you're apt to find a market for that heel support, if you'd want to put it out there.

Wonder if that Sidi boot would be easier off and on if you slipped a plastic bag over the foot?

Sarah

 

[nightfalcon]

As mentioned on AdventureRider, you're apt to find a market for that heel support, if you'd want to put it out there.

Wonder if that Sidi boot would be easier off and on if you slipped a plastic bag over the foot?

Sarah

that's a great idea Sarah, will give it a try.

 

[Mikey]

Are there any shoe repair shops around that could modify that boot to fit your foot?

 

[Raven]

that's a great idea Sarah, will give it a try.

If the plastic bag bunches up to much, Try a silk sock or a motocross sock.

 

[nightfalcon]

Are there any shoe repair shops around that could modify that boot to fit your foot?

Yeah that may be where it ends up. I can also get my prothesitist to look at a slightly smaller foot. I do like the protection quality mx boots offer so will make them work somehow.

 

[greer]

nightfalcon, think you might scroll down to General Discussions and post up a link to this thread in the Enabled Spyderlovers sub-forum? That'd make it much easier to find for those folks needing help. :riding:

Sarah