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What Did You Do To Your RYKER Today?
- Thread starter campermac
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I finished installing the Shad saddlebag. It went about like I thought it would - OK overall but included moments of extreme frustration like everything I do. A few thoughts:
1. The designs of the case and mounting bracket are pretty solid.
2. I wish BRP wasn't so in love with star/Torx bolts. I lost count of how many times the star bit slipped out of the M8 panhead bolt. I smashed my knuckle once and thought I was going to strip the heads. The size of the Torx bit is too small for the torque needed, and a more cylindrical bolt head instead of pan, with a deeper star recess, would be smarter.
3. The longer bolts that replace the 2 Max Mount bolts for one of the bracket pieces were so hard to tighten that I thought I had stripped them several times. It's fun to torque them to spec when the Torx bit keeps popping out.
4. The mounting kit includes large a piece needed if you don't have the Max Mount. That's a waste of money and aluminum - they should offer 2 kits. I can't imagine ever removing the Max Mount and reconfiguring.
1. The designs of the case and mounting bracket are pretty solid.
2. I wish BRP wasn't so in love with star/Torx bolts. I lost count of how many times the star bit slipped out of the M8 panhead bolt. I smashed my knuckle once and thought I was going to strip the heads. The size of the Torx bit is too small for the torque needed, and a more cylindrical bolt head instead of pan, with a deeper star recess, would be smarter.
3. The longer bolts that replace the 2 Max Mount bolts for one of the bracket pieces were so hard to tighten that I thought I had stripped them several times. It's fun to torque them to spec when the Torx bit keeps popping out.
4. The mounting kit includes large a piece needed if you don't have the Max Mount. That's a waste of money and aluminum - they should offer 2 kits. I can't imagine ever removing the Max Mount and reconfiguring.
That looks real nice
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canamryder
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Today I received from T Rex Fabs the Bar End Weights. (on sale as of this date for $30.00 + tax) I went out in 28 degree shed and installed them. I had previously cut, ground, and painted the end handlebar expansions. I weighted them with screws, 17oz total.
https://www.trex-fab.com/products/handle-bar-end-weights-stainless
https://www.trex-fab.com/products/handle-bar-end-weights-stainless
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canamryder
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Installed Backrest
I finished installing a backrest with a homemade bracket (looks like it, also) The bracket is made from shelving brackets. I doubled stacked them for increased strength. Glad they do bend somewhat 'cause 90 degrees makes the top of the cushion push to much forward. The bracket goes back across the "lock" open hole in the max mount, then a cross member underneath , with a bolt and nylon lock nut clamps it down. The backrest still twist, but only if I make it. The Ryker backrest is not comfy (according to MY back), too small, too low, and not much padding. The eye hook is just for kicks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZ16HWH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768SH78H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
I finished installing a backrest with a homemade bracket (looks like it, also) The bracket is made from shelving brackets. I doubled stacked them for increased strength. Glad they do bend somewhat 'cause 90 degrees makes the top of the cushion push to much forward. The bracket goes back across the "lock" open hole in the max mount, then a cross member underneath , with a bolt and nylon lock nut clamps it down. The backrest still twist, but only if I make it. The Ryker backrest is not comfy (according to MY back), too small, too low, and not much padding. The eye hook is just for kicks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZ16HWH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768SH78H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
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canamryder
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Today I went to "Ace" and picked up 2' of clear tubing, 5/16" ID if you're wondering, and a brass barb, for extending the fuel overflow tube. I used 14" of the 24" tubing. Cost me $4.77 (+tax).
I installed the comfort seat and managed to break off one mounting tab 
. BRP, please use a better plastic material or a metal tab system, because you know most people don't want to lift the body off to install a seat that *should* just snap into place. I never had to disassemble any motorcycle I had to remove the seat.
. BRP, please use a better plastic material or a metal tab system, because you know most people don't want to lift the body off to install a seat that *should* just snap into place. I never had to disassemble any motorcycle I had to remove the seat.
chris56
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this year my Battery needed a charger - started fine and I made my first warm up .. runs perfect !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL7_uAzKjkA&t=22s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL7_uAzKjkA&t=22s
canamryder
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I improved my Rally's quality of life. She was suffering in the late afternoon heat in the shed last summer. So I installed a radiant heat barrier on the inside West wall. The roof was done last year. I might do the south end someday, but there is some shade back there. No attic crawling today either. I'll keep the East side alone, there's shade on that side. I'm thinking of adding some wood trim along the seams for a final touch.
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EchoVictor
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Bought it!
Later,
EV
Later,
EV
Tslepebull
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I changed my CVT belt; it was the first time for my Ryker. I guess I could have taken it to my dealer, waited for a month, and paid a whole bunch. Between the clutch sheve tool and a new belt I have about $200 and my time in the job. Im retired so my time is free. It took about three hours for this time but now that I know all the figity tricks I am confident I can do it in less than an hour next time. I do not have any way to communicate with the ECM so I will have to make a trip to the dealer to get the transmission maintainence warning turned off.
EchoVictor
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Installed the comfort driver and passenger seats. Big improvement.
Later,
EV
Later,
EV
canamryder
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Just finished the 1st ride of '22. (48 miles) Now only 24 miles until I hit the big 12,000 miler. This next time the fuel is low I'll raise the clam shell to check/change the CVT belt, warning will most likely be on by then. I'm not a rubber burner so belt, I expect, to be in pretty good shape. I'll measure the belt to check where it is in the width range. Maybe in the top 40% of range I won't change it. Trouble is it may need changing when it's 90 degrees out in the shed this summer. Decisions..Decisions.
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