Today, I am reviewing the OEM accessories for the Ryker. Skip to the bottom of this description for clickable time markers if you don't want to watch through the whole video.

I installed the pannier mount and sport windshield over the weekend, but my GoPro corrupted that footage somehow... so we don't have any installation video for those unfortunately.

LinQ Top Case: not great
I have been using the LinQ top case for about a week, and I have made my opinions about its suitability for commuting. Unfortunately, I can't give it a 2thumbs up rating... more like 1 thumb (maybe 1.5 thumbs). The top case doesn't have any provision for locking (easily), so it's impractical for anyone in a busy or hightheft area. The second downfall is that the opening is very narrow, so it won't even fit a 12" Ultrabook/laptop. It costs $199, so it's an expensive, and not very useful item in my opinion.

Adjustable Sport Windshield: GOOD!
[UPDATE: 20190329]: I have 1000+ miles behind this windshield now, and I can give it an enthusiastic 2thumbs up!
The sport windshield is fresh for me, so I don't have an educated opinion about it quite yet. It seems to be wellmade and the mount is very secure (no wiggling or shaking like some aftermarket screens). The installation/mounting is a bit fiddly and requires some tweaking to work, but it looks like a good piece so far.

Smartphone Holder: GREAT
The kit consists of a RAM XGrip and a CanAm specific bar mount. I already own several XGrips and they work really well. This CanAm bar mount is very nice and includes the relief area (cutout) for the wire harness. The installation instructions show to mount it only on the right side. NONSENSE! I'll be installing two of those brackets, one on each side to hold the phone, GPS, GoPro, etc.

Saddlebag Rack and SHAD Hard Saddlebag (SH36): FANTASTIC!
The star of the show is the pannier mount and SHAD SH36 saddlebag/pannier. I really like the SHAD equipment from my use on other bikes, and the Ryker is the new beneficiary to receive the same case in a quick swap. I recommend that anyone purchasing this kit to do the following:
1. Get the inner bag accessory, as it makes loading and unloading smaller items very easy, and it contains them to prevent spillage when opening the case.
2. Invest in some 3M clear bra (protector film) for the frontlower portion of the case. The saddlebag hangs very low, close to the road, and it's in the splash area behind the frontright wheel... the ABS plastic is soft and will take a beating over time, I'm sure.

Time indexes:
0:00 : List of the accessories today
0:50 : Notes on mounting/installing the windshield, use threadlock and extra washers/spacers
3:13 : Smartphone holder, XGrip with CanAm specific bar mount
4:50 : Saddlebag rack
6:28 : SHAD 3P System mount and latching mechanism
9:50 : Helmet Hook mods and discussion (watch the followup video here:    • RYKER: CanAm Ryker  // Helmet Hook Hack   )
10:28 : New camera mount for helmet, microphone hack (watch the followup video here:    • VLOG: Moto Vlogging Helmet Configurat...   )
11:05 : LinQ top case size issues, no option to lock the mount, a small laptop doesn't fit, thumbsdown!
13:10 : SHAD SH36 saddlebag discussion, interior view, inner bag option
16:22 : MAX Mount adapter plate product idea


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