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The Nib looks dashing from behind lol

A clever way to solve the problem.

Ah the adventures of motorcycle touring. I would only do that if I could stay in Air BnBs or cabins in caravan parks. Someone to come and do all the cleaning so I can jut ride away the next morning. The fuel gauge on my Can Am Spyder is very inaccurate but does not have a distance to empty to feature which I find annoying. Fill up when you can not when you need to is a god rule to follow. Enjoy the rides and I look forward to more videos.

I had ridden two-wheelers for many years. My most recent bike was a Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 1700. I loved it but it reached the stage where it was getting too much to get up off the stand and to handle at low speed in town. I decided I wanted to keep riding so I went for a Can Am Spyder. I have a 2012 RT Ltd. I considered the Ryker but I wanted a few more creature comforts and the bells and whistles that go with the Spyder. For someone who has never ridden a two-wheeler there is nothing to unlearn but for a former two-wheeler rider I had to unlearn all the skills I knew and learn some new ones. This is tricky because I also own a Suzuki Burgman 650 scooter. The extra stability of the front wheels is a big safety feature. For an elderly person (like myself at 71) or someone with a slight build the challenge of holding up a big bike is not a problem and so the Ryker or Spyder is a good option. I hope you have many hours of enjoyable riding and I look forward to more of your videos.

Nice to see you have got the 900 Rally, some of these laws are crazy its the same bike just 300cc more and both can do well over 100 kph and not that much different in weight, why would they let you ride on a 100 k road at 90ks so everyone has to go around you, sounds more dangerous to me, and other states you are allowed to do 100ks on your Ps.

I know you want to promote the Ryker as an alternative to motorcycles for seniors and of course it is a three-wheel machine but it is still classified as a motorcycle and therefore you are required to take a stay upright course before you can get a permit. Further only the 600 is LAMS there is a 900 version that is not LAMS. It is true that it doesn't lean and if you've never ridden a two-wheeler you have nothing to unlearn but as someone who moved onto a Spyder from a two-wheeler I had to learn a whole new set of skills. Of course you can't put everything in one video and I know you were trying to give an introduction to the machine but I feel the points I made are important for potential buyers to know. I hope you have lots of hours of fun riding the Ryker.

I own a Can Am Spyder and love it. I can see the appeal of the Ryker - three wheels with a twist and go operation. The Ryker is an affordable option for those who want the safety which is the reason I went from a two-wheeler to the Spyder. As you no doubt know you must take a stay upright course to get a permit to ride a Ryker as it is classed as a motorcycle. I see now that in some states there are specialised three-wheeler training courses but you must supply your own machine. I hope you have many hours of enjoyable riding on the Ryker.

Nice trike, and I am looking forward to many more trips.😂😂😂

100kph in S.A also for learners and P platers. Congratulations on the new trike. I hope you get lots of fun out of it. I hope the weather is a lot warmer if you are going to get a new mud guard for it .

In Norway you can ride three wheeled bikes on a car license. There's an exception because of the three wheels.

Hello, I think your videos are very good and very informative. I can also learn something about your country. It's fun to hear your stories. I come from Sinn in Hessen / Germany. Thanks for the great videos. Keep up the good work. best regards Juergen

Here in Texas they have a special 3 wheeler provision you can get on your drivers license. They want you to take the two day 8 hours each day class. There are 8 hours total of classroom time and 8 hours total of on the cycle time. You are not allowed to use your own bike. You have to use the big touring spiders that are provided. Then there is a written exam at the end of the two days. Then you simply wait a few days for the school to electronically notify the state that you passed both the driving and written tests. You walk into the department of motor vehicles, you give them your current license. It is simply replaced with a new license where you are endorsed for automobile and the three wheeler. You will not be able to legally drive a two wheeler. . In California when I lived there, you did not have to have a special provision for a three wheeler You could just use your regular automobile license. I took the class anyway while there and had a blast. I easily passed the class. However the big C then happened, then some financial issues happened. I then did not want to finance. So I have been saving. And will have cash to pay in about two months. Texas requires that you take the class in Texas because the rules of driving on the road are different than California. So I should probably begin looking for the class. Hopefully there is not a waiting list. I want to drive Route 66 next summer after I get back from Spain. I think I am going to get the 900 cc engine. The USA is so huge ( as is Texas…..lol…). That it would be difficult to get anywhere without spending some time on the freeway. But as much as possible I will avoid the freeways and drive what I really enjoy which is the country roads through all the beautiful small towns and smaller cities. I am not a big city girl. I also live out in the country like you.

I am 66 and hopefully in two months or so will be getting a Ryker. I am soooo excited!!

Watching you near the end and seeing how much trouble you were having getting on the bike reminded me of why I'm getting a sidecar fitted to my bike and why a Ryker might be a good choice for those that can afford one.

Good point David. The shaft is such a saving in time and maintenance. As for remembering, I need a script on the bike to read from but I fear the wind would blow it around way too much. I promise to improve. Wait, thats a big call, let's just say I'll try harder😂. Thanks for the comment 😊

Hi guys, I still love your channel I will try to catch up on your video. My old tablet give up on me so im using phone it's to small. Thank you for the ride

As I was watching you repairing the air filter housing all I could think was that duct tape will fix the problem 😀. You forgot to mention the best part of the Ryker, the shaft drive. It makes looking after them so much easier after you have been bush on it. I used to have the Spyder but was always worried about the belt but with the Ryker that's not a problem anymore.

Enjoyed the video. Are you planning mods? I have a Ryker 21/600. 82 yo male in Florida, USA.

Someone was saying the Ryker Rally seat was a bit thicker, better suspension and ground clearance.

All your motocamping makes me jealous lol 😂 will have to explore further afield once summer returns here in NZ. Age may suck but you guys are still enjoying life on your bikes unlike so many that just sit doing nothing, pretty awesome 👍

Its gone poopy in it's trousers sound's like a John Codogan comment. lol

I'm turning 50 in 2 days and sometimes I think that's a big one, when I see you guys having a great time at 60 it instantly lifts my mood. Keep it up you guys are great.

I'm 48. I love this trike so much that I've just enrolled in a pre-learner course in Sydney.

It's been great catching up with you guys, good camera work as always and glad to hear use got home safe. Thank you for the ride and all the best for your Dad and Baxter.

Beautiful spot

Sorry for the late catch up but I'm still here for the ride

Great to see the Ryker being used the way it should be used. I should have watched this one first.

I just found your channel and subscribed. I was hoping to see some dirt road riding on the Ryker as I think it would make the ultimate adventure bike because it has three wheel, shaft drive and you don't have to worry about it falling over. I'd love to get one but the bank manager says no. I love the colour of it as it reminds me of my old Spyder. I use to like taking the Spyder down dirt roads but was always worried about the belt . When I saw the frog it reminded me of the rock near Tungkillo in South Australia that keeps getting painted white as it looks like a polar bear. It's good to hear you are riding in your comfort zone and just enjoying the experience.

What a great road, beautiful area thanks for sharing 👍 😊

Hi Declan, Wendy is currently carrying the weight of a small person in luggage, maybe 50 kilo🤔. She says she cant notice any difference. So im guessing a small pillion should be fine. We dont go over a 100 kph either, so, hitting bigger speeds with 2 up may be difficult too. You have a fairly wide car tyre on the road up back, so stabilty seems good. Summing up, if the 600 is as far as the budget stretches, and you both are average size, I reckon its do-able. Hope this helps, ride safe👍

Thanks for the video. Can you please tell me if the 600 could carry a passenger . Thanks

Great Video, I am 71 and thinking about a Ryker. Thank you

Hi Just found your channel enjoying the ryker ride, I ride a can am as well I'm Currently on a ride at the moment, but enjoying yours as well keep up the good work cheers dirty socks.

$90 !!!!

Wendy you can't blame Tom 😂😂😂for this dirt road

Terimakasih berbagi videonya kawan👍 salam from indonesia🇮🇩

Another good ride and nice weather. I'm having a good Monday catching up on your videos, stay safe and enjoy your trip

Still a great footage and looks beautiful, good to see it's sunny and no clouds.

Professional or not I love your videos, keep them coming 😅😅😅

great vlog Kuranda has definitely changed since the 90s I remember the water fall and there was no sky chair. We went up by train and back by coach. We also went to Port Douglas I remember maybe council worker's knocking coconuts off the parm trees along the beach so they wouldn't fall on people, did a boat ride on the Daintree river man those croc's are hard to see on the mud banks.

how it comes is just fine for me.

Cleaver great work

How stable are the Ryker when trucks are passing? Love your videos

That's the in joy meant of your video's.

Looking forward to part 2

what sort of bike is the 2 wheeler and he said he was thinking of trading it in so what were you thinking of getting? Are you happy with the Ryker or are you moving up too

And I'm glad to hear Baxter is still enjoying life

Thank you guys I have just watched both videos, bad weather but still good looking part of the world

I bought my Ryker 600 3 years ago when I turned 60. Best Birthday Present ever.

I'm like you two when I wont to go for a ride, it starts too rain and if, I'm going to work it's fine. I do like your rides around that part of Australia.