Can-Am Ryker Rotax 900 ACE

Only thing I have to say is that Can-Am has terrible quality control in their factory. I subscribe to a youtuber that is a Can-Am tech. I was amazed how many defects these bikes have straight from the factory.
 
24K on my '22 RT.....no issues. A friend has 68K on his '15 RT....no issues beyond normal wear. Both have same 1330cc Rotax motor; neither use a drop of oil between changes. Just like new cars....some have defects or probs and others don't but it shouldn't stop you from getting one if you want. BTW, I've found the Canadian company BRP quite responsive to customers. Don't condemn a company or product based on some ones hear say...............
 
I have not heard of faulty Ryker problems, but cars made in America have had their share of problems, but we keep making cars..
 
CVT drive belt replacement every 12K miles is the biggest knock I hear regarding Ryker maintenance.
 
CVT drive belt replacement every 12K miles is the biggest knock I hear regarding Ryker maintenance.
Do people have to get the OEM belt, or did anyone find a cheaper replacement? Also, weren't the wheel nuts tending to crack? I recall reading that 4 years ago.
 
CVT drive belt replacement every 12K miles is the biggest knock I hear regarding Ryker maintenance.
Belt is a wear item in any belt driven CVT. Lucky to get 5k miles on a snowmobile belt, depending on HP level of the machine.
JD tracked diesel Gators pulling a 1k lb. drag grooming winter trails we get about 3k miles on a belt. I consider that to be not too bad with the usage they get.
Operator driving characteristic's affect belt life tremendously also in any application.
CVT belts are not cheap averaging $150 a pop, depending on rating and quality. But they are easier to change than a bike tire.
 
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