ROADTRIP: Can-Am Ryker Rally // Austin Ryker Riders Fall Meet-up 2020 - Twisted Sisters - Part 1
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Today is November 7, 2020, and we are headed out to ride the Texas Twisted Sisters with the Austin Ryker Riders group. Skip to the end of this description for clickable time indexes.
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The Austin Ryker Riders group invited me to join their group ride to the Twisted Sisters, so that was an offer that I couldn't refuse! My son joined us on the Yamaha FZ6R, and I rode the Ryker Rally.
We left Katy really early so we could arrive before the official KSU time of 10am. The early morning ride was very chilly due to the 42-44°F temps and the dense fog that we encountered just outside of the Houston area. However, the temperatures warmed up later in the morning, and we had perfect weather for riding the Sisters!
This was my son's first long road trip on a motorcycle with some real scenery and twisty roads. He chose the Yamaha FZ6R for the trip because it handles very well and it's not too high-strung. He petitioned to ride my Yamaha R1, and my response was... "NO... Hell, no!" While that could have been fun, our slower group pace wasn't appropriate for the R1's bad intentions. 🤣👍
Time indexes:
0:00 Starting out at 4:30 am to Kerrville to meet the Austin Ryker Riders group
6:35 Stopping at Buc-ee's for fuel & food, it's COLD this morning (44°F)
8:16 Leaving Buc-ee's after breakfast, a hot girl checking out my boy! 😎👍
11:04 Texas morning fog near Luling, visibility comparison between a windscreen and no screen
12:26 Riding around the east side of San Antonio, heading into the Texas Hill Country
16:58 Arriving at Inn of the Hills Hotel for the group meet-up
18:32 Starting the group ride toward the Twisted Sisters
24:43 Finally getting into the twisties! 😉👍
35:21 Stopping to rest and regroup in Vanderpool
39:29 Resuming the ride into the Sisters
45:32 Capturing my 9999.9 and 10000 mile odometer moments
47:25 Railing the Ryker in the corners, playing catch-up to reach the group
53:33 Finally passed those sleepy cagers and we're back up to speed!
55:55 Arriving in Leakey, TX
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QM
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"Tomb" by VESHZA, artlist.io license 544760
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LOL even with the auto leveling of the cameras you can really see them curves and inclines..
Specially when you show the 2 wheel bikes leaning LOL
Love how the Communication of the over all group and ride was captured very nice. Shows we were having fun... .but also make sure the group stayed safe :P
Very cool. I love the father-son tandem. Cheers.
I had so much fun when we had our trip through the sisters last july.
Love that dark-teal Ryker's color, need more colorful bikes like that on the road.
Very well organized group. Looks everyone had a great time. 👍😊
One of days I test out Can-Am Ryker Rally! QM 🍻
Thanks again for great video! QM 🍻
LOL damn Hoodlum LOL
I love the Interaction between you all i take it your using those General usage radio system is it 462 Mhz ?
I had a Honda VT 600 Shadow a few years ago when i was in my custom bike mode.
Another good Video Aaron
Marc In Bletchley G6XEG
We used Cardo helmet communications
apart from the music overlay twas a good watch.
Which vehicle do you recommend? The Ryker or the Honda PCX 150cc?
That's a tough choice because they are completely different animals. The Ryker is a larger, faster machine and it's a reverse-trike (no leaning in corners). The PCX150 is much smaller and lighter, and it has a more traditional riding dynamic (leans in corners). Both bikes are twist-and-go with their CVT transmissions, but the PCX is obviously the more efficient and practical runaround tool.
The Ryker has definite advantages in terms of stability, rider aids (e.g,. traction control, stability control, ABS, etc), so it is fantastic for riding in inclement weather compared to traditional 2-wheelers. You never need to put your feet down at a stop, there is no balancing or leaning, and the advanced rider aids really keep you out of trouble. However, you can't filter (split lanes) with it because it's as wide as a Smart ForTwo, and the fuel economy is very poor compared to most motorcycles and scooters (my lifetime average is only ~29 MPG: www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/can-am/ryker_rally_900/2019/quasimotard/887879).
The PCX is a superb commuter tool due to its stellar fuel economy (usually 100+ MPG) and its built-in storage. Ownership and operating costs (e.g., purchase price, insurance, maintenance, fuel, etc) for the PCX are drastically lower than the Ryker, so it's definitely easier on the budget. Newer 2019+ models of the PCX are available with ABS, so that's a good idea. However, the PCX's smaller/narrower wheels and tires can make it more of a risk to ride in inclement weather compared to the Ryker.
If I could only keep one of them, then the PCX would be my choice because of its simplicity, reliability, and economy. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Did you adjust your spring for 2Up riding ?
No, I was still running the original KYB rear shock in its factory settings during this ride. I have since upgraded my suspension to the Elka Stage 4's on front and rear. The Elka's have much better damping and stiffer springs than the KYB units. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM