What would you change on the Ryker?

[Cr8n]

Wider passenger seat. Had a Ryker picked out and ready to buy until the wife set on it. Now im stuck looking for used spyders.
Would also like to see better mpg and a top speed above 85 fir the 600. If my 500 lbs, 400cc scooter can run 95mph two up why can't the 600 ryker do it with one person?

 

[cptjam]

Turbo

 

[OregonLAN]

1. Reduced RPMs while riding in ideal conditions
2. Better storage solutions (larger, locking, symetrical)
3. A "real" key fob that doesn't need interaction
4. Smoother transitions from stop to go, reverse, etc.
5. Upgraded sway bar links standard on all 900 models ($150 for the bar, $300+ for the install, WTF!)
6. Improved braking sensitivity (a personal preference)
7. Different wheel styles/options at purchase
8. Matching color panels to replace silver
9. Heated grips option
10. Heated seat option
11. Cruiser control option

I know 3rd party manufacturers will make up for some or most of these...

 

[poli]

How many times does this have to be said. THE RYKER IS NOT A SPYDER. If you want to turn it into a Spyder, just buy a Spyder to begin with. Otherwise just enjoy the Ryker for what it is.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

I would have liked a Brembo brake option. The base brakes have no grip and are spongy.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I would make it easier to change the blinker fluid. :roflblack:

 

[nchangin]

I would have liked a Brembo brake option. The base brakes have no grip and are spongy.

:2thumbs:

 

[Smokes]

1/ Make the seat adjustable front to back. It's too close to the fuel tank for me.
2/ There is obvious provision for a fuel cap. (have a look, there are 3 molded lugs around the opening)
3/ Better fuel economy. I have a Ryker 600 in addition to my Spyder F3L. The F3 gets around 14 Km to the litre, the Ryker is getting around 6.5Km per litre. OK, it's still early days but to have a 1330cc engine achieving TWICE the mileage of a 600cc engine is a bit worrying. The worst part of this story is the fact that the fuel economy I'm getting with the Ryker is exactly the same as I'm getting with my car which has a 6.2Litre V8 and weighs 8 times as much as the Ryker.

 

[dondje]

Ride one....then complain. As for cheap, yes they are; about half of a F3 and that's why I'm getting mine. It's probably like a body man friend of mine told me about his restorations: "Twenty footers. Any closer and you can see the flaws." But from 20' they were gorgeous!

A great restoration is when you can you can smash your face down on the paint to get your eye as close to the surface as you can, and you can't see any flaws as you look down the lines of the car. Twenty coats of paint and primer all hand sanded and rubbed between coats. Looks so smooth and deep that you feel like you could dive into it.

Regards,

Don

 

[djdilliodon]

30 more hp (have a 900 and yes she moves but you now after bit you always want more lol).

Semi auto transmission

Wider rear tire for that more aggressive look.

A nicer looking gauge cluster with a real tach and the rest of it can be digital.

Better brake option.

My wife gets her 600 on Saturday so can’t say anything on that yet.

 

[pafetzer1]

I think that overall the Ryker is a great vehicle but I would like a larger gas tank, other than that no complaints.