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by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: Can-Am Ryker General Discussion
Topic: Drivers Comfort Seat
Replies: 10
Views: 11806

Re: Drivers Comfort Seat

I tested both out after leg day and the comfort seat felt way better to me. After a 6 hour ride I was still pretty comfortable on it, this was my first long ride too so I'm not used to it yet.
by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: Can-Am Ryker General Discussion
Topic: Insurance quotes?
Replies: 17
Views: 16951

Re: Insurance quotes?

I think mine's like 45 a month through Geico with really good liability coverage. Sounds like I should shop around though, based off other people's numbers..
by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Can-Am Ryker General Discussion
Topic: Gas Mileage
Replies: 12
Views: 18766

Re: Gas Mileage

I've been putting in 93 premium gas since I bought it (650 miles now). It started around 28 mpg and it is now almost 34 still climbing and I do a mix of highway, city, and rural/mountainous roads and carefully followed the break-in period instructions. This is the standard 900 non-Rally edition and ...
by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Can-Am Ryker General Discussion
Topic: Decisions, decisions, decisions
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions

I rode it for about 6 hours one day and with a few 5 minute breaks in between. At the end of the day my feet and hands were a bit numb from vibration but I'm sure it could be solved with better clothing, and when I put more hours on it as I am a new rider. I live in a pot hole rich area, taking dece...
by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Can-Am Ryker General Discussion
Topic: High engine temp / limp mode
Replies: 12
Views: 12998

Re: High engine temp / limp mode

The manual has a break-in period section that talks about this possibly happening, It says to pull over and let it cool down if the fans keep running. The only time my radiator has started running was when I was at the dealership picking it up while it was running for a few minutes when the ambient ...
by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: Can-Am Ryker General Discussion
Topic: Long Trips Yet Anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 5295

Re: Long Trips Yet Anyone?

I rode for 6 hours with some pit stops. At the end besides my head buzzing from wind like any motorcycle and some tingling hands and feet from the small amount of vibration, it's pretty damn comfortable for me. I did a decent amount of highway and curvy mountain roads on it.
by Ascended Master
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Engine Management & Tuning
Topic: Limp Mode-VSS
Replies: 9
Views: 13997

Re: Limp Mode-VSS

Are you resting your foot on the brake pedal while you're riding? The manual says that could put it in limp mode.