squirrelly on the highway

[Rogue Hawk]

The Ryker seems somewhat...unstable on the highway. At least that is my impression. I have to hold on for dear life when going over bumps or changing lanes. If I recall correctly, the F3 was more stable. Your thoughts?

 

[azprince]

Read the Do's and Don'ts for new Spyder owners, and relax your grip on the bars.

 

[canamryder]

I turned my front shocks down from #3 to #2 on my Ryker rally. It made a huuuge difference out West of you on the rough Boone county roads.

 

[Mikey]

I think on the Ryker it's direct steering, no power assisted, so the steering would be a little touchy and you would have to sit back and not over drive it! Just a thought!! Good luck

 

[Sarge707]

My Rally and F3 are about equal on the highway BUT on off kilter back roads with rough spots the Rally demands your attention more!!

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

Unless you are on newly resurfaced roads, they are unfortunately like that. :barf: A road I go on, where car tires ride, the road is smooth, but the middle is rough though, a 2 wheeler can ride one side of the lane or other, but with trike we are screwed.

 

[BajaRon]

I don't experience this so I can't really comment. But I'm wondering about your alignment or tire pressures.

Have you messed with your front shock spring pre-load?

 

[cptjam]

We have had to align Rykers, so you might check that. As Ron said, check tire pressures. 1/2 pound difference is something that you can feel!

 

[BajaRon]

We have had to align Rykers, so you might check that. As Ron said, check tire pressures. 1/2 pound difference is something that you can feel!

I raised my front tire pressures to 20 psi and it made a big improvement. I am going to try 21 psi and see what that does.

 

[Sarge707]

I raised my front tire pressures to 20 psi and it made a big improvement. I am going to try 21 psi and see what that does.

I have my Rally front at 20- At 22 pounds it was more gittery ? I'm 195 pounds- It will be interesting to see how you react to a higher pressure.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

OK, I will check the tire pressure. I will need to figure out how to adjust the suspension. As far as mechanical things go, I'm like a monkey using a stick to eat ants.

 

[Mikey]

OK, I will check the tire pressure. I will need to figure out how to adjust the suspension. As far as mechanical things go, I'm like a monkey using a stick to eat ants.

:roflblack:Thats a good one!!!

 

[BajaRon]

Seriously!?

 

[chris56]

mine one was "hopping" when I got it - they changed the swaybar to the stronger Version and ist OK now - on the back I use the FOX with the "hardest" Position ..
I also have more pressure in the fornt and rear tires .. for me the Ryker has a better handling than my "old" Spyders (GS / RT )