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Ryder, a winner for Can Am
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Chupaca
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Your right....
We shall see though I believe that it was not intended to be a touring unit. Folks will modify it adding bag and baggage, windshields and all the other needed items to make it fit the need. Perhaps once done they will find it better to just get the one already set up for it. Guess that would be the F3L :dontknow:
We shall see though I believe that it was not intended to be a touring unit. Folks will modify it adding bag and baggage, windshields and all the other needed items to make it fit the need. Perhaps once done they will find it better to just get the one already set up for it. Guess that would be the F3L :dontknow:
It's not designed specifically for touring, as the Spyder RT is, but any bike can be used for touring. I had a Yamaha VStar for 10 years before buying the Spyder, and I used it exclusively for touring. There were some compromises in power, comfort and luggage capacity, but it worked.
I tour on a Yamaha 500 T-Max scooter when traveling one up. Haven't had any problems going where I wanted to go or any problems keeping up with anyone yet. As UtahPete said, any bike is a touring bike. It isn't the bike it's the rider. I think the Rykers would make a great solo touring rig, just get it equipped the way you want and hit the road.
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yes my wife has been looking at them. She's had her license for years. She just hope's they will come out with a more comfortable seat for them. I guess we'll have to wait and see what comes out in after market stuff.
Dealers are going to have a bunch of them to sell. The minimum order is 20 units.
Mike
PrairieSpyder
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I haven't ridden one yet, but got to sit on one at Texas Hill Country. The seat isn't as uncomfortable as it looks, but I don't know how it would do for an all day ride. I had just two ergo problems: I couldn't reach the shifter with my left foot because my legs are too short; and the handle bars need to be switched to something that bends more to the rider for my short arms.
BryanSD
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High End Ryker or Slight Used RT/F3?
You should be able to accessorize the Ryker to a level that would be comfortable for touring. The problem though is as the accessorized cost hits the $12,000-$13,000 range with those accessories for a few thousand dollars more into the price point of a used low-mileage Spyder. In some cases you might find a leftover new Spyder on the lot for just a few thousand dollars more. For example, I have my eye on a new 2017 F3-T left at a regional dealership for just around $16,500.
I haven't seen the Ryker in person, but with the videos I've seen what has me intrigued is that the Ryker's total cost of ownership should remain pretty low. Although I'd miss the frunk found in the RT and F3, what's under the hood of a Ryker looks like routine maintenance will be a whole lot simpler on the Ryker than it is on the Spyder.
You should be able to accessorize the Ryker to a level that would be comfortable for touring. The problem though is as the accessorized cost hits the $12,000-$13,000 range with those accessories for a few thousand dollars more into the price point of a used low-mileage Spyder. In some cases you might find a leftover new Spyder on the lot for just a few thousand dollars more. For example, I have my eye on a new 2017 F3-T left at a regional dealership for just around $16,500.
I haven't seen the Ryker in person, but with the videos I've seen what has me intrigued is that the Ryker's total cost of ownership should remain pretty low. Although I'd miss the frunk found in the RT and F3, what's under the hood of a Ryker looks like routine maintenance will be a whole lot simpler on the Ryker than it is on the Spyder.
Sarge707
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Just put my $250 deposit and its coming in December along with 9 0thers to my dealer. He will also have a Spring shipment of about 14 more. Got the 900cc (Non Rally) and No Prep or Shipping although the dealer said it takes a couple hours to put together. Just sales tax and the $250 Covers Registration stuff. I can ride ALL winter in CT because the main roads always get cleared good. Thermal Suit, Warm & Safe glove liners, balaclava and wool socks and I'm all set.
I'm so Pumped because I figured they would not be here till March-April?:bowdown:
I'm so Pumped because I figured they would not be here till March-April?:bowdown:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Many on the site are going to be looking forward to your riding evaluation of the Ryker now that you have bought one. And...it sounds like you got a pretty good price. :bowdown:
Sarge707
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Yeah- I have known Bob about 30 Years since I bought my 1989 Sea-Doo and bought 14 More of them and 3 Spyders through the years so he Never charged me the Freight/Prep stuff.
The southern folks should be reporting also because they might get there earlier in the month? I declined to trade in the F3 because I can get more for it Next summer OR the summer after as some Ryker riders want to move up to the Big Boys! I will be content with 2 again until I feel certain the Ryker does everything I need it to do.nojoke
ofdave
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that makes no sense at all.
Share with us your source for that please.
20 units is not required now with all the different Spyder models.
Adding 20 units would cause many small dealers some problems with floor plan costs.
Winnex3
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got me the same kind of deal on the rally with army green panels plus 500 dollars below list
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
With BRP, nothing seems the same all over. My dealer said his minimum was twelve. Regardless, that was enough to cause him to discontinue selling the Spyder line.
I have mentioned it a couple times, but will again. Alaska now has NO dealers to sell Spyders. Dealer said they would do service for one final year. Will let you folks know how that works out.
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Sarge707
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It can be done!!! :clap:
PW2013STL
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My dealer had to order 30. They did not want to order that many, but were told they had to. Now they have to figure out where to put the $9,600 display that they also had to take. BRP told my dealer that they expect to loose up to 20% of their dealers due to the Ryker requirements nojoke
jaherbst
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Not my cup o tea. I still think the younger crowd will go for two wheels first. Demo'd in Texas and was not the least bit impressed. Personally it's kind of like a
play I once saw. The name was "Much ado about Nothing".
I think too much of my Wife and Children to put them on this Beast with no protection against the elements. It comes "Bare Bones" and to out fit it for the
road would be way North of 16K. No place for luggage, groceries etc.
Hate to rain on anyones parade but seriously look at it in person, sit on it, drive it and make up your own mind.
Jack
Highwayman2013
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Funny, I rode one thought it was fun, rear trunk and saddle bag available.
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BryanSD
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I haven't rode one yet, but for all the negatives you talk about the Ryker (no storage, bare bones, no protection against elements, etc) they are all there for two-wheelers too. I think the Ryker will be perfect for all those people (mostly younger adults) that ride around my city in their street-legal ATVs that rarely take them off-road. Not sure where you get $16K because when I accessorized to meet my needs (windshield, storage, etc) I got around $12-13K. I do agree though with where you're going with this though, if I wanted a 3-wheeler for the 200+ mile trips it wouldn't be the Ryker. But for nearby city/country driving as a second three-wheeler in the family...the Ryker has my attention.
I don't know about two-wheels instead of three-wheels argument for the younger crowd as the demographics are changing. Meeting motorcycle licensing requirements as a beginner is no longer cheap in both time and money (if you include the lessons). A lot of younger people also don't see the need to ride a motorcycle period as their car, a scooter or Uber/Lyft in the city suffice to meet their needs. I think this is also why Can-Am doesn't just see their future to include the Ryker but also to include the states to lower their motorcycle requirements for three-wheelers. Younger folks as whole just aren't as interested in riding a motorcycle so I think the Ryker is aimed at those that never thought they would get a motorcycle in the first place...but at this price point, ease of use, and level of fun they might be interested.
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