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    First time ride on my Spyder today - I think I'm gonna like it!

    Another name for it is target fixation. Can happen before you realize it.
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    First time ride on my Spyder today - I think I'm gonna like it!

    AKA - Never stare/look at a ditch.
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    First time ride on my Spyder today - I think I'm gonna like it!

    Back in the late 90’s I was responsible for planning monthly rides for the Mid-Atlantic region members of the Concours Owners Group (motorcycles). One of the rides I came up with was the Crab Cake Ride in March. We’d meet at a Denny’s on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay for breakfast, then...
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    After installation, mine was about the same - 4.41" to 5.83" I have no idea if the PO had fiddled with the front preloads, or not. Also, I have an aftermarket aluminum chin piece on mine that takes away a little bit of clearance. Right out of the box, took it out for about a 5-mile run that...
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    Decided to pick up a set of the GZYF 15.7 inch Shock Absorbers that were discussed here recently. Actually, they’re my second set. It was obvious the first set I received had been previously opened and returned to Amazon. Amazon was notified and they promptly replaced them. As others who have...
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    (y) The bungee material came in the other day and I made up some elastic bands that hold the wedges together as Peter mentioned so they don't flop around. I'll be doing some stuff out in the garage over the next few days so I'll play with them to see how they work out using various objects as...
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    Sounds good. Thank you. Guy
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    No range anxiety there!! UPDATE: The skinny bungees I have are too short and won't stretch far enough to couple a couple of the wedges together. I got some of the elastic material and will make some up that will work, and go from there.
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    Appreciate that. I've got a number of skinny bungees that came packed in with containers of regular-sized ones. Not sure how far they stretch out but will give them a whack and see. They've got metal hooks on each end so will need to make sure those are positioned out of the way to avoid...
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    FWIW - I picked up some of the wedges to give them a try but found that they become a little unwieldly to handle once you try stacking one on top of the other. You almost have to build up the stack with zero air pressure to begin with and get them under, and right against your lift point with...
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    Sarah, curious about what your reason was for changing out the front shocks? What improvements (if any) did you notice between the OEMs and the replacement shocks from Amazon?
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    Did see the bulbs and was wondering how many squeezes was required to make a bag useful. Thank you.
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    Anyone touring on a Ryker?? Experiences?

    I’ve been following the thread because I intend on doing a little touring with my ’22 Sport this year. Took a few short trips last year, but planning on several longer ones during the coming months. Fortunately, my Sport came with the SE three-piece luggage set, and the Ultimate seat...
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    Review: The Can-Am Ryker... A Great Ride!

    Curious - have you been using the Gates belts solely since your initial change from the original OEM belt?
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    We're experiencing Unusual Southern Weather... with pics!

    You too.
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