m/performance-tuning-derestriction u/Oliver Grant 2 months ago

can-am ryker 900 exhaust without making it loud and worse

can-am ryker 900 exhaust forum question

I am helping choose a can-am ryker 900 exhaust. The owner wants a deeper sound and maybe better response, but I do not want extra heat, drone or a flat spot.

I found this related page while comparing notes: can-am ryker 900 exhaust. I wanted a practical thread before ordering parts.

Would you check belt condition, intake seal, plugs, exhaust leaks, heat shielding, battery voltage, tire pressure, brake drag and a same-road roll-on before changing the pipe?

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u/Priya Lane 2 months ago

can-am ryker 900 exhaust choices should start with heat and drone.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 months ago

For can-am ryker 900 exhaust testing, fuel range matters too.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 months ago

can-am ryker 900 exhaust workshop answer

Ryker exhaust choices need testing, not just volume

Thomas Spagnoli here. can-am ryker 900 exhaust should start with service condition and repeatable testing. Without that, upgrades can feel impressive for one ride and confusing forever after.

For a can-am ryker 900 exhaust, check belt condition, intake seal, plug condition, exhaust leaks, heat shielding, battery voltage, brake drag, tire pressure, fuel range and repeatable roll-on tests before and after.

A good can-am ryker 900 exhaust should improve sound without harsh drone, heat problems, rough running, worse fuel range, illegal noise or losing the easy torque that makes the Ryker fun.

Workshop order

  • Confirm exact model, mileage and current setup.
  • Check service items, drag, intake, fuel, voltage and heat basics.
  • Record one repeatable before test.
  • Change one variable only.
  • Retest for smoothness, temperature, fuel use and reliability.

The free motorcycle mechanics course on this platform teaches this order and is useful before buying tuning parts.

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u/Oliver Grant OP 2 months ago

Owner mostly wants deeper sound, not race noise.

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u/Roadtest Nina 2 months ago

Same route before and after.

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u/Mason Reed 2 months ago

Check belt and brake drag first.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 months ago

can-am ryker 900 exhaust changes need a baseline because sound can fool your butt dyno.

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u/Ben Carter 2 months ago

Louder does not mean the rear tire signed a new contract.

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u/Oliver Grant OP 2 months ago

I will check plugs and belt.

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u/Priya Lane 2 months ago

can-am ryker 900 exhaust with a hidden leak is annoying.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 months ago

One tank after the swap.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 months ago

Correct. can-am ryker 900 exhaust work should be baseline, leak check, heat check, road test.

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u/Roadtest Nina 2 months ago

Record the same 50 to 90 pull.

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u/Mason Reed 2 months ago

Do not change intake at the same time.

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u/Oliver Grant OP 2 months ago

Good, I want clean sound.

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u/Priya Lane 2 months ago

Passenger drone matters.

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u/Ben Carter 2 months ago

A three-wheeler with drone is a mobile headache subscription.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 months ago

That is the right can-am ryker 900 exhaust method: sound plus measurements.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 months ago

Post fuel range.

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u/Roadtest Nina 2 months ago

And heat notes.

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u/Mason Reed 2 months ago

Tire pressure cold.

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u/Oliver Grant OP 2 months ago

I will log it.

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u/Priya Lane 2 months ago

Photos of joints help.

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u/Thomas Spagnoli 2 months ago

Those notes make can-am ryker 900 exhaust choices useful for other owners.

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u/Oliver Grant OP 2 months ago

Update after baseline ride.

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u/Fuel Sam 2 months ago

can-am ryker 900 exhaust testing should include fuel range, heat and drone notes, because better sound is not useful if the ride gets worse.

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