Top 10 Can Am Ryker Tips/Suggestions for New Riders 

Super helpful video for new Ryker riders and those considering buying one. Glad you mentioned the engine braking, the clunk, and missing potholes. As an experienced rider, I was very pleasantly surprised to discover the Ryker to be more fun and more forgiving than any two wheeled bike. If you're on the fence about purchasing one, go ahead and jump. You won't regret it. Also, be sure to watch all of Ryker Rydes videos.

Another great video. You covered so much. I would add a couple of small things for new riders ... - The Ryker brakes much faster than an car. Tap your brakes twice at the point you are starting to slow down (for a stop light, etc.). You probably wont be hitting your brake yet, just throttling down as Beth described, but if you tap brakes the car behind you knows of your intention to stop. - Research, research, research before spending your hard earned money. There are a lot of great mods ... read reviews, watch awesome RU-vid videos, like Beth’s, and make sure the thing you are buying is likely to do what you want and that you have the means and capability to install it (Ryker is made to be customized ... so most things are easy). Also, for those looking at aftermarket lighting ... check the laws in you area ... under glow, for eg, is illegal in many states and provinces, especially if red and or blue. Don’t buy something that you cant use and have to pay a ticket for. Beth, as always, it was a pleasure watching. Keep up the great work!!!

I actually work for BRP (the company from which the Rykers come from) and I think your content is great ! Thanks for doing that ! I just bought myself a Ryker Rally 2020 yesterday and your videos are really helping me understand my Bike, even if I’m developing these for work 😉

Great video, especially the advice to take the MSF class. I am 83 and decided to get back into bikes. The class showed I could handle the bike and enjoy being out and about.

I just bought a can am 600 today after watching several of your videos. I love your passion. Really comes through even on video. Thanks for the great vids 😊

I have been riding motorcycles for more than 35 years on the street and even off road as a kid as long as I can remember!! Grew up on a dead end street, can’t even ever remember seeing any cops patrolling our block. We lived in an unincorporated area. My entire block was family or friends of family for ever! It was a really great place to grow up! However it was like your parents were everywhere! Couldn’t get away with spit! Mom eyes were everywhere, LOL!! My last bike was a Valkyrie 1530cc monster! Loved that bike. Smoothest motor ever. Flat horizontal apposed 6. I could stand a nickel on it edge and rev the motor ang the nickel would not fall over!!!

Superb instructional video for the Ryker, covering pretty much everything a new ryder needs to know. I’ve always loved your presenting style. You have a way of explaining things that many people would find daunting that gives them the confidence to try. It’s like talking with one of your friends over coffee. You’re love of the Ryker comes across in every video, whether it’s a ryde out, an installation or just talking about the machine and ryding. Superb. Stay Safe and Ryde Free Beth. 🙏🏻

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!! EXCELLENT ADVICE!!!! I've been checking out the Ryker for about a year, going back and forth about whether to get one or not. I have finally decided I want to get one and this video just gave me a wealth of knowledge! Can't wait to get riding!!! Thank you for taking the time to teach the newbies!!!!

I just picked up a 2021 Ryker Rally 900. My first 3 wheel machine, and first bike at all since about 2008. I'm LOVING all your content. Educating myself daily. Thanks!

Thank you for providing us with so much information and keep making more videos of your experience with the Ryker 900.

Thank you sooooo much for this video. I was looking for exactly this. I have been searching for months. Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate it. You have no idea.

Excellent information for new riders on Rykers or Spyders. Just got an F3-L a few days ago and this video is super helpful for both rides! Thank you!

Thank you! Always appreciate your knowledge.

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the Ryker. Cheers!

Best and most helpful review I've seen, thanks so much.

Thank you so much. I have my class this weekend.

Great video one of your best, I am one of those ready to take the jump so really appreciate the advice and tips, thanks for your channel and for sharing . Mike Canada

Great job explaining the ins and outs. I enjoyed it a lot.

Another good video! Thanks for sharing

I am enjoying the channel. Some really good tips. Keep up the good work.

Really answered some of my questions! Thank you Beth! I'm thinking about getting a ryker.

Great info as always

Great info for a new rider such as myself! Thank you, awesome work

I love your channel! Thank you for all your videos! Just got my Ryker today.

Another excellent video. New subscriber, still waiting for my Ryker but your videos are a great. Thank you.

Very helpful video for new riders! Thank you so much for all you do

HELLO my Ryker Angel my name is pronounced (reggie) spelled REJI, lol i am so glad i found this video two days before i pick my RYKER 900 up it is being built right now and may be ready tomorrow and i’m super excited, how approaite i find this video today because it’s so helpful, thanks again for all your sharing of these amazing tips you are as the legend TINA TURNER says SIMPLY THE BEST i don’t think you realize that your videos help a lot of us so much and we all are grateful, it’s like you do it with love and thats why you get so much love back( i seend you share the gifts ppl send you) in return that the LAW OF THE UNIVERSE (what you put out, you get back) and the replacing, removing and upgrading of parts is saving ppl a lot of money, although you said you never worked on a car or bike before your passion truly shows through andin working on your Ryker with such great energy, i can’t thank you enough so i’m saying it again now becasue after tomorrow ill be self trainning (with caution and without fear) on my very own Ryker 900

Awesome video....I’m a new rider looking for as much information. I will definitely check out your videos.

Lots of good information,thanks.

I’m have a 2019 new F3-T but it’s interesting to listen and view your well made video and learn ideas to apply. Keep up the good work.

Great content🤗. Definitely do research on your state laws and guidelines to what can be done to bikes.

Hi Beth I knew your speakers weren’t gonna work where they were because the suspension bounces up and down they have to be on the handlebars but you don’t need to put a switch in or connected to the battery you open the fuse box and use a test light to see what fuse is off when you turn the motorcycle off and you hook up directly to that fuse. I give you a lot of credit beth you’re very smart girl ! keep it up your friend from Long Island Ritchie👍🏻

Thank you for your information and is really helpful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Excellent video. I remember when I first got my Ryker and thought it was burning after riding. LOL!

Thank You! I am considering buying a Ryker.

Great video, very useful info 👍👍👍👍

Great advice!

Thank you. Very helpful. Just purchased 900. Get it in a couple of days

I love your thoughts on missing pot holes by lining up on your knee to have it go between the front wheel and the back. Great stuff on your videos, I am a 50 something year motorcycle rider waiting for my new 2022 Ryker Sport to come in . I am having to switch off of two wheels because aging joints in my hands. I am not ready to give up riding all together so I am left with the only other thing I can do and that is the Ryker, I hope it lives up to my need to keep healthy fear in my life. I have always said I ride motorcycles cause it scares the shit out of me and lets me know I am alive. While waiting on my Ryker to come in I will study all your videos as I feel you have a real honest view on the Ryker. Thank you.

I love your videos great work beth

Thanks for your help, where I live (Pittsburgh) they do not offer the Can Am training. But practice makes perfect!

I’m glad you brought up the clunking noise I think that’s the type of arm that swings back-and-forth to takes up the slack in the CVT.

Hey Ryker Rydes I enjoyed your video I am getting a Ryker for my 50th Birthday. Your video was very helpful. I can't wait to ride. I commented liked and subscribed!. Now I'm binge watching your videos!

Thanks for this video. It help me a lot I am going to get a Ryker.

Thanks!! I just bought mine last week. I have my class scheduled in two weeks. Been driving a long time, a long time so I hope I do well on the test :)

I'm looking to get a brand new Ryker. My first three wheelers. This video just answered pretty much all my questions. Thank you so much for all the tips! It was helpful.

Greetings from Malta. Appreciate your tutorial videos. Really helpful as I am a new rider and just bought my Ryker. Although I don't know any ryker owners, we probably are only 3 to 5 ryker owners on the island so we do not get classes either. I intend to create a FB page for the few ryker and spyder riders here on the island, and hope you dont mind that I share your tutorial videos once I create the FB page. Thanks again and wish you and your loved ones a very happy new year filled with health, happiness and many blessings.

This video was so helpful

You saved me an anxiety trip by doing this video. God bless you!!

Thanks!

Great vid

Very nice video thanks

You are an excellent salesperson and instructor for the Ryker. For example, lining up the pothole with your knee. It'll be nice not needing to learn everything from your own trail and error going from two wheels to three.

love yor videos keep them coming….

Great video Beth. Not much I can really add. Id suggest the new riders watch your other videos. I have the front fenders turn signal kit. More light is better and your insurance company will love you. Just document that you installed extra lights. BETH you need to get the aluminum handlebar guards. I have that and the hand-guard wind guards. {Protects your hands from road debris and wind.

Great video for new Riders. "What's That Burning Smell"-- Usually that is the metal engine part's oily residue from manufacturing burning off. Some parts are also sprayed with a factory coating to keep them preserved/sealed until the engine is finally run for the 'break in' period where it all burns off too, producing that 'new engine stink' a lot of new people freak out about. During my VIN inspection I did spot an unfortunate melted factory sticker that someone had placed on metal that apparently got too hot for such a thing. It must have been stinking too until it charred away. Maybe it once read 'warning this metal gets incredibly hot', but most likely it was a useless factory parts number left on. So your guess about stuff left on the engine seems pretty spot on too.

Great 👍 advice!

Great video

I bought my Ryker last summer and I thought exactly the same way you did just take short rides for my pleasure not for work or long rides I’m retired anyway I love it👍🏻

Thank you . I am thinking about the 600. This will be my first Ryker .

Thanks a lot 👍. Yesterday I buy a new 900 rally. Greats from Germany

Great video very helpful but i don’t see the links below, whats the link for the front wheel lights? also is there any special small type of tool kit for the Ryker? also are you ok with the headlights i see a lot of ppl change out to LED lights? Happy, Safe Riding

Great video, good info. Should look into upgrading parking brake handle to help with locking bike up..

Great video, I'm thinking of on for my wife , she worries about balancing two wheelers plus she's not that fond of shifting so i think this would be perfect

AGATT= All Gear All The Time, my class instructor said this a number of times. It was good to hear as a new rider. He said if you only wear jeans that’s at least better than shorts. But to try and get pants too

I really enjoyed the ride. 😊 Didn't hear your brakes squeaking. Cow's run🤔😂 Thank you for the ride.

Thanks you!

Thank you for all the great information. I am a two wheel rider but I have a broken back and need to go to easier riding. Is that seat cushion enough for support or have you tried other cushions at all? I love the idea of this bike but I have to consider my physical capabilities. Thank you again, great info.

Hello again, This is Harry, I am loving your videos. Is it possible for you to make a video on what's different between the 2019 Can-Am Ryker 600 model and the 2020 Canon riker 600 model.. Thank you.

You pretty much covered the basics girl. A very good video.

Great video! I'm looking into buying a used ryker from a dealer. What are you top 5 question that are good to ask a dealer?

Good video for newbies, though I did learn a few things despite several years of 2-wheeling experience now practiced on an RT-S. For some a drink holder is a good thing, but why mount it on the throttle side? Can you reach it with the left hand? Or, do you stop to drink? Is there no place to mount it on the left side? ???

Bohn Armor has an awesome summer safety jacket. Very light with padding.

1st time ryker rider here... just got mine 2 days ago. Thanks for the tips. I haven't went to a class or have my license.

Hello! I love your videos. They are very informative. I am on the market for the ryker 900 for the same reasons you chose yours over the rally. What color blue is on your ryker. I love that color blue. And, have you ever been in an accident? My only hesitation is the fear of being hit by a car. Finally, did you get the warranty through the dealership? Thanks

I know. I'm a cross between a skunk and elephant. One big stinker! You do have great videos. There are many,Budryser 365 and many others but yours are more informative.

I am so glad you mentioned the speed control item. Do you feel that anything you "used" the 3M tape to adhere to the bike is lasting?

Thanks for the video.. Very helpful. Question.. What phone holder would you recommend?..I don't want to lose it.

I am in Canada....so I learned (on course) to always wear leathers or protection gear...even short distances. I am getting a Ryker, I will wear leathers on that too! LOL. Especially on the highway. Probably leather jacket and gloves....maybe kevlar jeans and motorcycle knee boots. You need boots that will not rip off if they hit the ground....of course, 100% a great helmet. There are awesome mesh and hard protection pieces for hot hot days.

Great video Beth! I've watched multiple times to glean all your information. What I'd also like to know is how wet your legs get when riding? Does the water channel right up through between the wheel and foot rest? Some motorcycles have a piece you can add to keep your legs dry(er) when riding in the rain. I am planning on picking up a used Ryker 900 in the near future. I also like your section on helmets. I like the more open style for better visibility and more open at the chin.

Awesome video (again!). I was wondering how you found a group of 'Trikers" - if that is an actual word - to ride with. I'm sure there are multiple groups in FL, but where would you suggest searching for groups in other areas. Thanks!

Hey, I know it's been a while since you posted this video but I just bought my Ryker and I'm looking for some good tips and ideas. Can you please post the links for the accessories? At least for the light bar on the front wheels and the throttle assist. Sling Mods also makes a set of lights that goes under the Max Mount. Have you seen or reviewed those? I'm in Ohio so I have the winter coming up to get my bike where I want it. Thanks.

Excellent video with great tips and info! After some of the extensive rides you've done, if you could do it again would you get a Spyder, or stick with the Ryker? Just curious from your experiences. Love your down-to-earth, no-nonsense, informative/intuitive videos!

Hello Beth.When I pull my hand from the gas, the sound of rubbing sounds.My ryker have a problem?

I've recently started looking at Can Ams. Currently have a Honda NC700 and a Royal Enfield Himalayan. 95% of my rides are under 3 hours. However, I do like to take an all day or weekend trip to the NC mountains from time to time. I have done a 6500 mile trip to Utah/Colorado. Just wondering about the comments of the Spyder might be better for long rides. More thoughts on that?

Loved the video as always! You mention foot protection, I say you should always have ankle protection. Have you seen the video of the girl on Facebook while riding her Ryker getting rear ended and flying off her bike? Among her injuries was a broken ankle and I think she was wearing sneakers so better to be safe than sorry, I wear boots while riding and will continue to do so when I get my Ryker.

Awesome video! I'm a new Ryker 600 owner and your video was really educational. Do you recommend getting a windshield? I'm impressed by the amount of force the wind exerts without one. Thanks

Hi I just purchased a 2023 Ryker my problem is .when u push the steering to the left or right to far and turn to back to strait. Does the steering be uneven ? Is that ok. I recently took it back to reading Motorsport they tightened it up and said that the steering for that is normal

I'm going to get a Can Am, probably the F3 series I really like. I've never learned to ride a motorcycle or scooter so I'm excited and nervous. I have about 2 weeks to wait before my 3 wheel safety course. I need advice.

Im in the market for a ryker 900… find the info great and very helpful… living in germany… talking about MPG, have you compared higher Octane fuel between super and super plus? also have you ever been in a aquaplaning situation how does the cycle react?

Wow Awesome Beth you covered it all....maybe a blue stripe on your full face helmet..If i choose to buy one i think i might try making an actual gear lever like suicide shifters on some bikes ..the lining up your knee tip was excellent for bumps ..does the Ryker have the same safety nanny as the Spyder so if you started to slide in the wet the nanny would cut in to bring you back into the safety zone also does it have traction control ?

I hope to buy a Ryker in the spring. I love the color of yours. Can you tell me how you transformed yours. This is a very informative video. Thanks.

Hi, I was wondering if you have any tips for the floating feeling ? I just bought my ryker 900 and it feels like drifting on the road at faster speeds.

Got a question? I have a Ryker that has a stable steering column but I want to put the adjustable handle bar ....I need a how to...PLEASE

Can you get a alarm system for the 900 also does it have a key to turn it on

When it comes to maintenance, wheel changes, Brakes, MOT, and so on where do you go? The dealer, a Can Am garage, or any garage? With my motorcycle, I can go to any garage, but if I was to buy a Can Am where I live (UK) it's over 200 miles away to the dealer I want to use. PS love you videos, keep it up :)

Beth you look nice with the Violet blouse and white jeans 😌✨

My husband and o have been trying to find the extension you talked about for your forward and reverse and we can’t find it anywhere… can you give me more details? Or where it can be purchased if you know.. I am 5 foot 2 and that is an issue for me as well but I don’t care for the hand bar I’ve seen.

I noticed you have speakers now. Do you have a video for the install?

Could you possibly do a video on changing the drive belt on the Riker 900?