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[ARtraveler]

I call all my motorcycles, bikes. This includes my two wheeler and both spyders. I have called them "bikes" since the 60's and most likely not going to change now.

If I were "politically correct," the Spyders would be called "roadsters." I guess I am not. :roflblack:

 

[rambler]

… If I were "politically correct," the Spyders would be called "roadsters." I guess I am not. :roflblack:

I don't care much about being politically correct either, but I do like the term "roadster." I think I will use that going forward, unless someone comes up with something better. Thx.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I don't care much about being politically correct either, but I do like the term "roadster." I think I will use that going forward, unless someone comes up with something better. Thx.

Perfectly OK if you don't mind sharing the definition with four wheel open two seat sporty cars!

 

[lloydw1]

The Ryker IMO is a cool looking trike. I'm an F3T owner and found the Ryker to sit way too low. On the RT's and F3's the rider is usually sitting higher than most cars. The Ryker does have shaft drive which I wish the Spyders had.

 

[rambler]

The Ryker IMO is a cool looking trike. I'm an F3T owner and found the Ryker to sit way too low. On the RT's and F3's the rider is usually sitting higher than most cars. The Ryker does have shaft drive which I wish the Spyders had.

Thx. That is one thing I wondered about and had not asked yet: drive belt v. driveshaft. So Ryker has one and Spyder does not. Good to know. Now, next issue: why does Ryker sit lower than Spyder? Does having a driveshaft have anything to do with it?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Now, next issue: why does Ryker sit lower than Spyder? Does having a driveshaft have anything to do with it?

I think it's just part of the overall design plus a desire to lower the center of gravity of the bike + rider. The Rally version sits higher with more ground clearance, but how much I don't know.

The drive shaft is what enables the Ryker to handle dirt and gravel roads better than the belt driven Spyder.

 

[rambler]

Another newb question (hope you folks don't get tired of me and my questions):

Watched a YouTube video of a Ryker road test. The rider mentioned the "negative camber" and "positive camber" of the machine, apparently this has to do with the way the front wheels seem to lean, either inward at the top or outward at the top. Can someone explain a little more? Is one direction better? Safer? What are the symptoms to the rider (can I tell just by driving)?

Thx.