How and When You Should Check Your Coolant/Antifreeze on Your Can-Am Ryker

[@tobylopez445]

as a brand new Ryker rally owner, I am learning so much on how to care for my new ride thanks. you are awesome! so thank you so much.

[@GrumpySpyder-Ryder]

Great video, the unedited struggles make it all the more real and informative!

[@RykerRydes]

They were edited!!!! It took my over 5 minutes to figure out that darn cap! Lol

[@pdxmelinda]

I LOVE this video because that cap would not pop off for you like mine was doing. Bless you including the messy part!

[@RykerRydes]

Thank you!! That’s what my channel is all about…the messy parts! 😉

[@johnd9031]

Very handy video with the hot weather coming. Went to buy a Ryker 600 and the dealers wanted $2500 over MSRP. Even used Rykers are snapped up in central Florida. You got a super deal on yours, Beth.

[@RykerRydes]

I know someone in Jupiter, Florida that is selling their Ryker soon. 💯 great condition (it’s a friend of mine). Has my seal of approval! Lol

[@johnd9031]

Thanks, but I am looking for something new. We used to live in Stuart, a town just a little North of Jupiter .

[@1112dejon]

@@johnd9031 try ccpowersport in louisville,ky

[@johnd9031]

Thanks

[@1112dejon]

@@johnd9031 i forgotten to mention my lil cousin purchased a 2020 can am ryker $7000 cash with only 35 miles in morehead ky powersport shop

[@mamamac_65]

You had me cracking up at the struggle is real with that cap! 🤣🤣

[@RykerRydes]

LOl Man was that tough!

[@haonanchen3947]

Thank you for sharing all your tips. I was struggling on removing the cap like you were.

[@RykerRydes]

You are so welcome! Glad I could help!

[@2653luisb]

An explanatory video is needed to guide when changing the radiator due to any situation such as breakage or accident when assembling and pouring the coolant as is the process of bleeding the radiator to remove the air and everything works well

[@RykerRydes]

Interesting idea.

[@Texture-roller]

I am just trying to do this with my Ryker. Had to look up your channel see How the heck you get the cap off😅

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks so much for watching! Hope the video helped. Ride safe, have fun!

[@RonConsumer]

It's heating up out there so check all of the fluids... I use a HOAT Coolant since it's better for aluminum and it's the creme de la creme in antifreeze ... 👍🏼

[@RykerRydes]

Nice!

[@giovannam925]

Nice to know

[@bigjrock05]

Use the palm of your hand and push down. Also use a cup makes it easy if your not strong enough to hold the jug

[@toboldygo5823]

Don’t feel bad I struggled with that radiator cap time and time again🪄✨🍸they put a little secondary latch and the plastic gets caught up in the cap. After a while it wears off and you’ll be able to open it easier🥴👍🏻

[@RykerRydes]

Good to know!

[@EJ42955]

@@RykerRydes Your difficulties are the result of not turning the cap far enough. Radiator/coolant tank caps are designed to turn a short distance and become loose, so as to allow any pressure to blow by/ downwards and not up into your face, like an explosion. If you look closely at the video, at just before the 6:00 mark, you'll notice that the cap turned just a bit more allowing it to be removed. Hope this helps.

[@evelynsmith7916]

Very Informative, thanks for sharing, I do have a question about John's bike I notice the bags on his bike could you tell me what type and where he got them.

[@RykerRydes]

Yes, I will ask him to respond to you!

[@evelynsmith7916]

@@RykerRydes Thank You..

[@rykerparkingonly7441]

Hey hey, thanks for the comment. Check my reply Sheila Benson.

[@evelynsmith7916]

@@rykerparkingonly7441 Sorry but I do not see your reply on the storage case.

[@shanajackson497]

I can’t get the top back on for nothing. What am I doing wrong?😢

[@RykerRydes]

Did you watch the whole video? Because I talk about it in there specifically. Let me know if you still have questions.

[@PeteyG76]

Nice work, Beth.

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks Pete!!

[@richvarela9636]

great video... what made you decide to add? i got maintainance warranty ad on when i purchased mine ... so if this is an issue its included as long as manual says i should ...you do live where heat will affect oil and antifreeze whether it leaks or not... ...

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks so much for watching.I decided to add, because it was low. I also have had a few subscribers ask how to take the cover off.

[@richvarela9636]

Ryker Rides i recommend your channel any time i get asked about maintenance on the bike ... your videos explain it all ..

[@TheBorderRyker]

OMG I can’t believe I made it on for the last two minutes. 🤣🙏🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RykerRydes]

Seeing your name come up, brought a huge smile to my face!!! Hope you’re doing well!! 🥰

[@TheBorderRyker]

@@RykerRydes I’m doing ok. 👍🏻

[@giovannam925]

Yeah my scion xb is red anitfreez, I think the draining would be if the vehicle is running bad or if the engine is old. Great video. You are too funny with the cap. I was about to say put that body weight and use your palm but you got it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾👍🏾

[@RykerRydes]

LOl, boy was that cap hard to take off. Lesson learned...use your palm!

[@keek7597]

Love your videos. Your lots of help for me.

[@RykerRydes]

That’s awesome!!

[@anthonygibbs1369]

What makes my cam Ryker 900 rally to go in limp mode

[@RykerRydes]

Many things. But for brand new riders, a lot of time it is twisting the throttle and stepping on the brake at the same time! Very common reason to go limp.

[@Fireball1946]

FYI always push down with your palm on the and twist!

[@RykerRydes]

Yes, if you notice in the video, I learned that the hard way.

[@bigdtee]

Where did you get the side head lights on you Ryker

[@bigdtee]

I’m interested on those lights on the side of Ryker where did you purchase them?

[@KruellaDaDevil]

I can’t get my radiator to go back on help please

[@RykerRydes]

Hi there!! Do you still need help?

[@CarlosRodriguez-km3hj]

Can you add a lock to the hood?

[@RykerRydes]

Yes. I believe Slingmods sells one.

[@shepardreidinger4099]

now don"t get me wrong I like the Ryker what keeps me from buying is the 82 Hp 58.3 ft lbs of torque plus the terrible gas millage most likely caused by that CVT transmission me I like a 6 speed, now a yamaha ZO9 with a 850cc 3cyl motor makes 115hp and 87.5 ft lbs of Torque and doesnt weight 616 dry. so I guess you can say be safe ride a Ryder !

[@RykerRydes]

I love my Ryker. But it is not for everyone.

[@HenryVlog1012]

Have a question. Is this cooland good and safe on ryker and how it compared to xps coolant? Thanks

[@RykerRydes]

Great question. I have been using it and it works great. Never a problem!

[@AngelTorres-ot4mr]

Hello my name is angel thank you for you help I love what you do I learn a lot thanks to you any help to find the Manuel owner for my ryker 2021 please let me know

[@RykerRydes]

I believe you can download the manual straight from the internet. Have you tried google? can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/owner-zone/getting-started/vehicle-information/can-am-on-road-vehicle-owner-manual.html

[@sheliabenson5496]

Enjoyed your video so informative, thank you. Just a quick question if you don't mind? What kind of storage / side saddles are those on the red & black Ryker please?

[@rykerparkingonly7441]

Thanks for asking. I really liked the tri-bags that SlingMods(?) sell ( www.slingmods.com/canam-ryker-touring-saddlebags-rear-trunk-top-case-luggage-system ), but OMG, I did not want to sell my left nut on Craigslist to afford them, $800 before shipping. So, I bought the three bags (pretty much the same as SlingMods use) on Amazon here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JLHXNNR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCVZ3DM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . The side bags come with a puzzle bag of brackets to use. I bought some 1/8"x 1-1/2" strap steel and made my own brackets. Love them.

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks for the quick and VERY detailed reply!

[@tracysanderssr5037]

I’m having trouble getting it back on

[@RykerRydes]

The lid to the coolant? Line up the tabs, push and turn with the palm ✋ of your hand.

[@kenniitran]

I just checked my Ryker and I may add some coolant to it and I don't really know what brand the factory had it before hand. Do you think I can buy the coolant you have in this video and adding to my Ryker.? I guess it will work and just asking. Thx I guess this Vavoline coolant will work with mt 2009 GS Spyder as well. Thanks.

[@RykerRydes]

It worked well for me.

[@kenniitran]

@@RykerRydes Good to know. Thank you and you have a great day :)

[@FlyboythaACE]

Interesting my cap looks slightly different and was a breeze to remove almost too easy so they must have updated or something 🤔

[@RykerRydes]

Hmmmm interesting!

[@theroamingrover-montys_way]

Nice vid 😆 as always. Am wondering what seat John has on his bike. Have not seen one like this before and love it. Any chance you could find out which one it is?

[@RykerRydes]

John’s seat is a Mustang. Thanks so much for watching!

[@theroamingrover-montys_way]

@@RykerRydes Brilliant - thanks for letting me know. Any chance you could put me in touch with John - would love to know which type and how he managed to attach it to the Ryker.

[@VachonGauthier]

LOL! I tried to open last week and could not open it! Now I know how! Will recheck and make sure it is properly filled. Question: I do not see anymore the adventure windshield on your bike? You did not like it anymore? I got mine after I saw you could use Sport bracket and now better.

[@RykerRydes]

Lol! Yeah it was very tough to open. But once you figure it out how to do it, it’s not so bad. As far is the windshield, this video was filmed before I got the new windshield. Good eye!

[@jkreskey]

So, now you have me wondering about the ryker cooling system? Your cooling system is a sealed system like your brake system. Unless you have a leak, you shouldn't have to add that much coolant? The tank that you service in every vehicle is an over flow and unless you have high millage or a blown head gasket you shouldn't see a that much of a change. If your brake tank looks low it means your pads need changing. You don't keep adding fluid. Change the pads and the fluid level goes back to normal. If you continue to add coolant I would suspect a leak in your system. If it is small you may not notice it. I.E. Drips and puddles. FYI

[@briankay3414]

Agreed... why would the fluid be low? Hmmmm

[@RykerRydes]

hmmm, not sure. There are now leaks on the floor of the garage. Maybe my bike just came that way? I will definitely keep an eye on it. Thank you for such a detailed response.

[@toboldygo5823]

I read your comment to Beth. Rikers have a little hole in the overflow tank under the cap if you take the cap off You could see the little hole in the plastic. I think at 16 pounds The spring in the cap Compresses and the antifreeze leak out that’s why they lose a little all the time when it’s very hot. Tank is transparent so you really don’t have to open it up to see when it’s low. They should have an overflow for the overflow😂🥴👍🏻

[@jamesondixon304]

@@toboldygo5823 hello i notice that little hole and i get a little drops of antifreeze very little took it in and the dealer told me that normal when it get very hot ,thanks for confirming what he said much love

[@carlosmriverajr2]

And thats why I love your videos, question? Where did you purchased the coolant?

[@RykerRydes]

Why? You left me hanging!!! Lol Here is the link to the one I used. The Can-Am coolant link is in the description. Valvoline Multi-Vehicle 50/50... www.amazon.com/dp/B0033QQ50M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@carlosmriverajr2]

@@RykerRydes thank you lol great video

[@RykerRydes]

My pleasure!

[@joncherokee]

An I thought the radiator cap on my ZR2 S10 was difficult to remove, lol

[@RykerRydes]

I know right, crazy!?!?

[@rykerparkingonly7441]

Another great vid

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks sooooo much John!

[@perryjames3158]

What kind of antifreeze do you put in

[@RykerRydes]

No cheating!😉 It’s all in the video (beginning)

[@pulsartech2945]

@Ryker Rides I just picked up my Ryker 900 a few days ago. Mine has a very rough engagement noise when starting out, is this normal? I’m not familiar with anything in the Can Am family or CVT transmissions Thanks in advance

[@RykerRydes]

Yes! Totally normal. With time you will get used to easing up on the throttle when starting out, and that will alleviate that noise.

[@pulsartech2945]

@@RykerRydes thank you! I’ve also pulled out the gearbox oil level plug and no oil came out. Does this mean it probably wasn’t filled properly?

[@RykerRydes]

No!! There is a very specific (odd) way to check the oil. Bill Ramseyer has a KZbin video on it. It’s weird. Lol

[@pulsartech2945]

@@RykerRydes there’s a specific way to check the gearbox oil? I’ll try to find the video, as far as I was aware it was put it on level ground and pull the oil level bolt, if nothing comes out it isn’t filled properly.

[@pulsartech2945]

@@RykerRydes yeah I watched what video you’re talking about, I’m referring to CVT gearbox oil. Not the crankcase oil

[@toboldygo5823]

How come John’s panels look more red mine look more orange? I like John’s better🍒🍊😎👍🏻

[@RykerRydes]

LOL, John spray painted his! Do you want the name of the color and brand he used?

[@rykerparkingonly7441]

Spray painted mine a full on red with Krylon Plastic paint I got off Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YUDZ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I swear if CanAm sold Rykers on Amazon, that is where I probably would have bought mine because of the return policy.

[@rykerparkingonly7441]

Also keep a couple cans of it on hand if I want to touch up or paint other items. Color matching you know,

[@toboldygo5823]

@@rykerparkingonly7441 You’re funny John I feel the same way about Amazon👍🏻 Thanks for the heads up buddy

[@Charlotteonthemove]

Thanks 😊

[@RykerRydes]

You're welcome!

[@EJ42955]

Are you sure about the statements concerning ethylene glycol? Most of the newer manufacturers have gone to OAT, HOAT, or PHOAT based coolants. Because, of the toxicity of ethylene glycol.

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks for watching. I do quite a bit of research before doing a video. BUT it is always best to "trust but verify".

[@jonchilds1637]

It’s very ‘noble’ of people to preach about OAT coolants but older systems with particular metal components may not be compatible with newer coolants so never just change because you think you’re ‘doing good’. As Beth mentions, check with the engine manufacturer or risk an expensive repair.

[@susierebelryder492]

In the service manual it says “To prevent antifreeze deterioration, always use the same brand. Never mix different brands unless cooling system is completely flushed and refilled“. Coolant needs to be flushed out and new added. Mixing colored coolant is a bad idea.

[@RykerRydes]

I agree, using the same is best. I mention several times in the video, that I recommend using can an’s brand: XPS.

[@susierebelryder492]

@@RykerRydes Yet you poured green coolant into the orange?

[@RykerRydes]

Yes. As explained in the video, that was what I had and the coolant I used is specifically made to mix with other colors. I did this video a while ago and the coolant still looks good and bike works great. The coolant has to meet certain requirements, which mine did. If I run into any problems, I will definitely post a correction video. Thanks for watching.

[@susierebelryder492]

@@RykerRydes It’s your ride but I wouldn’t mix and a few have found problems when they did. Good luck with it.

[@rosk3165]

my friends ryker leaks coolant in the seam at the side under the cap

[@RykerRydes]

That should not happen. Is it too full?

[@rosk3165]

@@RykerRydes no he is going too get it replaced thanks for all the good videos i sold my bikes and bought a ryker

[@RykerRydes]

Awesome! Welcome to the family!

[@roguerebel2023]

Thanks for the how-tos! Just curious if my eyes are deceiving me; did you go back to the Sport windshield? That doesn’t look like the Adventure you put on a few vids ago.

[@RykerRydes]

Good eye!! I filmed this video before I switched windshields. 🤪

[@JackstandJohnny]

Everyone in the comments are so wrapped up in the coolant tank cap that they havent bothered to ask why your brand new bike is CONSUMING/LEAKING COOLANT. Did you ever figure out what happened?

[@RykerRydes]

Nope, it has been full ever since! Weird.

[@Texture-roller]

Where did your antifreeze go?

[@RykerRydes]

Great question! I do keep an eye on it and there is no leak that I can see.

[@Texture-roller]

@@RykerRydes I’ve a 2004 Ford Ranger bought new. Now over 300000. Still nothing leaks runs great. Doesn’t look great but.... so maybe you need a ranger🤣🤣just kidding.

[@joncherokee]

Who's ryker is that Beth? Does he or she have a KZbin channel?

[@RykerRydes]

Do you mean the one with the red panels? That is John from Ryker Parking Only (visiting from GA)

[@spannersautoandcomputerser1649]

You should be asking where is your coolant going to get so low...

[@RykerRydes]

I have a feeling it was always low. I never had a problem since I filled it.

[@tobylopez445]

People! just always use the palm of your hand to remove or place the radiator cap.

[@tobylopez445]

I love your videos, you are a wonderful person! Thank you so much for all your sharing on the Ryker maintenance and up grades. It is helping me so so much! 🙏 Blessings for you and your family

[@futurenow522]

If u over fill.. Use a baby nose cleaner...

[@RykerRydes]

GREAT TIP!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheWolfsnack]

Um...I don't get these things...all the disadvantages for both car and bike with none of the advantages of either one. Plus they are ugly as sin. Oh...a trike is not a bike...it's a trike

[@RykerRydes]

Thanks for watching

[@phillysfinest1215]

She's always barefoot lol I guess that's cultural

[@RykerRydes]

Yup, it's a Florida thing! Too hot for shoes!

[@rykerparkingonly7441]

@@RykerRydes A Southern Thang

[@jonchilds1637]

It’s a Beth thing - and she rocks it!