You wouldn’t think that battery would be bad in just over a year. I have a 600 Ryker and had serious issues with my VSS. The VSS was engaging in left turns no matter how fast or slow I was traveling. Spent 11 weeks in the shop over the winter! Luckily my warranty hadn’t expired but it seemed no one could figure it out. Finally got it back about a month ago and it seems good so far. Shop guys answer to the fix was “several things fixed it” so I guess I’ll never know the true answer. Any way, be safe and enjoy your ride!
I recently had the VSS FAULT come on. I had to replace the battery since the old one was dead and I could NOT revive it. So I replaced the battery with a NEW AGM battery. It started to crank over but after a few attempts, it just quit cranking over. I then noticed that VSS FAULT indicated. I watched your video and it's on the charger now. I hope this cures and clears the VSS FAULT after it's fully charged overnight.
Your video saved me a few hundred bucks. I received that code and read in the manual ...tow to nearest Can Am dealer. I knew someone else had to have the same issue. I watched your video, bought a new battery and I'm up and running again. My battery was 3 years old. Supposedly that is around the life expectancy. Once again thank you!!
Great vid! Thank you and I want to add a bit maybe help someone out. I see in your vid you have accessory light or something hooked up to the battery posts IN BETWEEN the posts and the Ryker cables. In the mechanic world that’s a no go because it can interrupt the flow to charge the battery. So ideally you draw accessory power from the fuse block. If you can’t do that then the next best thing is to have a battery that has accessory terminals, extra terminals on the opposite side or something. If you got to hook them directly to the main terminals then the bolt goes through the accessory loop, then the main cable, then into the battery. Rife safe everyone!
Thanks for posting this, we looked at a used 600 last week, and the bike had this issue,... Interestingly, they had to charge the battery, and it started, but was in limp mode. People need to know this! Thanks again!!!
Thanks for the info. I'm glad it wasn't nothing serious. Shame you didn't know it was a battery problem before all that went down. On my SeaDoo (same company) it has a special message saying battery checked out low. But it will still start.
Thank for making this video, my wife F3 did the same thing but it did start. After watching your video i went in the garage and hooked up the battery tender.
Thanks LLC MAX, I don't think that's what happened to me today. Trying to figure that out and came across your video. My Ryker just stalled and the engine light is on. Not the battery, or so it seems. Had it towed to my house. Next tow is to the dealership.
Man let me tell u i had the same problem and i look to fine out the.problem so i watch your video and let me tell u so i took the batter to autozone they say factory battery was at 18% on my 2020 can am spyder rt limited so i got the same battery that u got AMG gold by duralast. I put tgat battery in to my RT and the VSS went away and start the bike right up wow. Thank u!
I've got the same problem now, doing the second charge on the battery. Battery is only a year and a half old. I'm going to let it charge for a couple of days. Thank you very much sir for your info and the time you took to make it public.
Best piece of info I've had on the ryker. You just save me a couple hundred bucks bro. Now I have to find out why it drained. Might of been I have not rode in about 2 weeks and left the key In it idk
Thanks for the information...my wife got her first VSS fault code on her 4 month old Ryker. Pulled the battery out and took it to Auto Zone... for sure dead battery. I wonder since the bike is 4 months old that they will warranty the battery. Will order a battery tender for it.
Our Rallies actually came from the STEALERSHIP with the plug attached to the battery for a Tender. If we are not going to be riding for a few weeks I always have them plugged in. Most Power Sport batteries if they drop below 30% and are left without being recharged for even a few weeks it kills them. Like most everything these days the systems on the Ryker are drawing power Constantly 👍
Thanks for info, bought batteryminder just plugged up to battery, weather stop me from riding and like u I had that one warning when it didn't want to crank once but finally did. Didn't stall out but one day I say let me just crank it since its been about 2 weeks plus a snow storm, no go..got the vss code..hopefully once fully charged I can get to riding!! Thanks for the gideo!!!
Just got my 2019 Rally back from the dealer after 30 days - VSS FAULT / LIMP HOME Mode that occurs EVERY drive after 7-8 miles of travel. Replaced battery - did not resolve. Mine ended up being wheel sensors and speed sensors. Dealer replaced for free outside of warranty (expired 2 days before I contacted them). Dealer said the BUDS system did not show any codes at all indicating where the fault was. I suggested the wheel and speed sensors based on research and that's what it was.
Listen up everyone!! My Ryker wouldn’t start at beginning of season and I berated myself for not having it on a battery tender all the way to the Advance Auto to pick up a new battery. 2 months later after riding for about 1/2 hour the bike went into limp mode, vss fault and then shut down. I could start it back up but it would only run a few minutes then shut down. I took it to dealer in Lexington KY (my dealer tried to pull something on me) just to find out it was a bad battery. Moral to this story? Just because something is new doesn’t mean it can’t be bad. I should have pulled the battery and had it tested.
@@MsRestingplace I told the dealer to check the battery too after it went out of limp mode halfway to the dealership but there better be a bigger problem it sat not being ridden for two weeks. It was brand new with 17 miles on it
That is absolutely horrible. I love the Can Am bikes but the dealerships are bringing their brand down. I had a shaky start with mine as well and the dealers are just not up to the mark on taking care of the customer. Also I think the Ryker is still so new that most of them don't know how to work on them.
Bike batteries are known for capping out quickly, especially if the battery is lower quality. Smart move buying a good battery... Keep a trickle charger on it, especially in the colder months
How often do you ride? The battery actually DRAINS, even if you ride ONCE A WEEK? This is a Can Am issue if you ask me - AND THEY KNOW IT! Sell the bike with a decent battery and stop putting us out on the side of the road! Can Am must know their cheap batteries can't put out enough power!
That’s a shitty deal that’s why I put my little battery tender on every winter. comes with a harness to connect to the battery keeps the battery trickle charge throughout the winter sorry to hear about your troubles my friend you got a nice bike that I also have a 2019 Riker. i’m retired so I don’t have that kind of money to spend thank you for your video🤙🏻✨ be safe this summer my brother🙋🏻♂️
2020 Can-Am Ryker Rally. I’m having a similar issue, VSS fault limp home mode 50mph. I took it to the dealer and I was told it was a tire speed sensor. They had it for a week to get the part shipped and replaced. Today I got VSS fault again. Took it to the dealer now I’m waiting to see what’s causing it. It’s really frustrating because I purchased it 3 weeks ago.
Don't know why Can Am doesn't do a recall on this issue. This doesn't sound good. Now I have to bite my nails every time I want to ride. I ride A LOT on my own and weekends with my husband. Would HATE to be out there by myself for some BULLSHIT VSS issue
hey man you are a blessing you are making me well aware of thing to look out for when i get me bike, i look forward to your videos, also does anybody know the standard rat the dealersip charge to add a back seat my dealer quoted me around $830 to install a back seat on a Ryker600, I’m thinking that pretty high so i figure being a single man and with COVID19 i’ll just ride solo till COVID19 is gone lol
Get the (AGM) Absorbed Glass mat battery. Slingmods sells one by Motobatt. I have one by Duracell. Autozone I don't think sells this type of battery. This technology battery is the best. It is also made for those of us who have accessories. I have all l.e.d. mods, along with kicker sound system, & upgraded air horn. And battery tender the bike every week when riding, and keep it on when not riding. I have a 5amp one. Charges faster. That sensor is under the bike in the center, and sits on a little metal plate with 2 screws that hold it on. Mine threw a VSS limp home code last summer. The sensor is about $129. If you ever need to buy one. I didn't though. Just priced it. Slingmods, Tric led, SSV works. Sell eveything for Rykers & Slingshots. Also Tufskinz sells all type of accent panels for them.
@@jmore3479 The reason for the name "Battery Tender" is because that's what it does. It tends to the battery. It's a small battery charger that just provides enough juice to keep battery fully charged. You keep it hooked up all the time when not using the bike and it's going to be sitting for a while and when it senses the battery is getting a little low it automatically brings the charge back up to full without over charging the battery. They usually come with a pair of conventional alligator clips and another cable I think is called the pigtail. This is a pair of wires with a connector on one end and terminals on the other.You conect the terminals permanently to the battery and tuck the connector out of the way. This way when you want to connect the charger there's no fumbling with the alligator clips, you just plug the charger's out put lead right into the connector and you're on. If you can leave the connector easily accessible its a quick, no-brainer hook-up.
So, I got the new battery from sling mods. This thing looks great, it is so much better than the factory one 240 vs 200 CCA. Problem is my bike still won't start so, I'd like to buy that sensor and swap that out. Is the trik led SSV the sensor? Sling mods has it? Thank you.
Sling Mods takes SOOOOO LOOOOONG with their deliveries. Somethings are worth the wait. Some are not. Just don't know if you want to be side-lined for a week or two waiting for a battery. Be safe out there
I have a portable battery booster on the bike at any time. Also i got rid of all aftermarket electronics. The aftermarket electronics just kills the battery. The minute i disconnect them i have no more problems.
Okay, so when you're on the side of the road and this happens, do you have your bike towed to your home?...THEN go to Auto Zone for a battery....THEN back home to put it in the bike and everything will be cool after that?? Lemme know, so if this EVER happens I'll keep my cool (and money in my pocket)
Anybody can help figure out why my can am ryker is going into vas limp mode? It’s not the battery because it starts up and drives. Just while riding it’ll turn the engine light on and mark vss limp mode. Just had front damage fixed and just changed my brakes two days ago. I don’t know what the issue could be any help would definitely be a blessing. Thanks
Check this out just bought a 2021 rally 900 432 miles less than two weeks on it we can oil smoke coming between my legs as I pulled in my driveway smells like somethings burning and it’s at the dealership and I’m dealing with corporate I don’t want the machine back I just put a bad taste in my mouth if I had my daughter on there it could’ve really been bad here you know not good not happy!
I need to fully charge the battery. I’m getting the same error and haven’t had it 3 weeks. I went to crank it and it was dead. I charged it and then it gave me the error code.
Bro, love your input but all this to tell us it was the battery? Come on man! What funny is I ran into your video months ago and I ignored it. Now that I needed to get info, I find I drained the battery with new LEDS.
Thanks for sharing your experience. First VSS issue will be me finding this video on youtube and trying a battery charger or another battery first.
You wouldn’t think that battery would be bad in just over a year. I have a 600 Ryker and had serious issues with my VSS. The VSS was engaging in left turns no matter how fast or slow I was traveling. Spent 11 weeks in the shop over the winter! Luckily my warranty hadn’t expired but it seemed no one could figure it out. Finally got it back about a month ago and it seems good so far. Shop guys answer to the fix was “several things fixed it” so I guess I’ll never know the true answer. Any way, be safe and enjoy your ride!
I recently had the VSS FAULT come on. I had to replace the battery since the old one was dead and I could NOT revive it. So I replaced the battery with a NEW AGM battery. It started to crank over but after a few attempts, it just quit cranking over. I then noticed that VSS FAULT indicated. I watched your video and it's on the charger now. I hope this cures and clears the VSS FAULT after it's fully charged overnight.
My Ryker did the same thing and it was the battery, after going and getting a new battery and in stalling it, it started right up and has been fine.
Wow. Knowledge is power. Now you know where to start next time. And you have now got us hip. Glad you're back Rolling🏍
Your video saved me a few hundred bucks. I received that code and read in the manual ...tow to nearest Can Am dealer. I knew someone else had to have the same issue. I watched your video, bought a new battery and I'm up and running again. My battery was 3 years old. Supposedly that is around the life expectancy. Once again thank you!!
Get a Battery Tender and plug the bike in all the time, all seasons.
Great vid! Thank you and I want to add a bit maybe help someone out. I see in your vid you have accessory light or something hooked up to the battery posts IN BETWEEN the posts and the Ryker cables. In the mechanic world that’s a no go because it can interrupt the flow to charge the battery. So ideally you draw accessory power from the fuse block. If you can’t do that then the next best thing is to have a battery that has accessory terminals, extra terminals on the opposite side or something. If you got to hook them directly to the main terminals then the bolt goes through the accessory loop, then the main cable, then into the battery. Rife safe everyone!
Thanks for posting this, we looked at a used 600 last week, and the bike had this issue,... Interestingly, they had to charge the battery, and it started, but was in limp mode. People need to know this! Thanks again!!!
Thank you for the info. I just pulled my factory battery and it indicated 170 cold crank amps .
Mines was 220 cca & it starts just fine
Thanks for the info. I'm glad it wasn't nothing serious. Shame you didn't know it was a battery problem before all that went down. On my SeaDoo (same company) it has a special message saying battery checked out low. But it will still start.
Thank for making this video, my wife F3 did the same thing but it did start. After watching your video i went in the garage and hooked up the battery tender.
Thanks LLC MAX, I don't think that's what happened to me today. Trying to figure that out and came across your video. My Ryker just stalled and the engine light is on. Not the battery, or so it seems. Had it towed to my house. Next tow is to the dealership.
what was it?
Man let me tell u i had the same problem and i look to fine out the.problem so i watch your video and let me tell u so i took the batter to autozone they say factory battery was at 18% on my 2020 can am spyder rt limited so i got the same battery that u got AMG gold by duralast. I put tgat battery in to my RT and the VSS went away and start the bike right up wow. Thank u!
I've got the same problem now, doing the second charge on the battery. Battery is only a year and a half old. I'm going to let it charge for a couple of days. Thank you very much sir for your info and the time you took to make it public.
Best piece of info I've had on the ryker. You just save me a couple hundred bucks bro. Now I have to find out why it drained. Might of been I have not rode in about 2 weeks and left the key In it idk
Thank you brother for your video. Helped me a lot, take care and be safe, GOD BLESS you on these crazy roads.
Been planning to get one, in Montgomery. Your videos and knowledge have helped out tremendously.
Thanks for the information...my wife got her first VSS fault code on her 4 month old Ryker. Pulled the battery out and took it to Auto Zone... for sure dead battery.
I wonder since the bike is 4 months old that they will warranty the battery.
Will order a battery tender for it.
Our Rallies actually came from the STEALERSHIP with the plug attached to the battery for a Tender.
If we are not going to be riding for a few weeks I always have them plugged in.
Most Power Sport batteries if they drop below 30% and are left without being recharged for even a few weeks it kills them. Like most everything these days the systems on the Ryker are drawing power Constantly 👍
Thanks for info, bought batteryminder just plugged up to battery, weather stop me from riding and like u I had that one warning when it didn't want to crank once but finally did. Didn't stall out but one day I say let me just crank it since its been about 2 weeks plus a snow storm, no go..got the vss code..hopefully once fully charged I can get to riding!! Thanks for the gideo!!!
Appreciated and I don't even have one yet thanks for the info
Hey man. Thank you for the VSS info. That is a really good thing to know. Keep up with info as it helps a lot of riders.
Glad you back on the road brother.
Thank you for another informative video we appreciate all of your experiences.
That's why I bought mine in Birmingham. The dealership in the Gump is hard to deal with. Maybe I will see you around riding
Thanks for the info. I believe that's my problem too won't stay in sport mode
Just got my 2019 Rally back from the dealer after 30 days - VSS FAULT / LIMP HOME Mode that occurs EVERY drive after 7-8 miles of travel. Replaced battery - did not resolve. Mine ended up being wheel sensors and speed sensors. Dealer replaced for free outside of warranty (expired 2 days before I contacted them). Dealer said the BUDS system did not show any codes at all indicating where the fault was. I suggested the wheel and speed sensors based on research and that's what it was.
anything else since? ever had a brake failure-low brake fluid but the brake fluid is correct level and no leaks found
@@benfrank1583 No, sir. Has run smoothly ever since.
Thanks for the info, will come in handy for when I get mind next year, appreciate the video.
Thank you, I just got the vss fault and was mad. I had just cracked it a week prior with no issues
Listen up everyone!! My Ryker wouldn’t start at beginning of season and I berated myself for not having it on a battery tender all the way to the Advance Auto to pick up a new battery. 2 months later after riding for about 1/2 hour the bike went into limp mode, vss fault and then shut down. I could start it back up but it would only run a few minutes then shut down. I took it to dealer in Lexington KY (my dealer tried to pull something on me) just to find out it was a bad battery. Moral to this story? Just because something is new doesn’t mean it can’t be bad. I should have pulled the battery and had it tested.
Thank you. Just got a vss on my brand new Ryker Rally today with 342 miles
Hi Tricia, what was the cause of the VSS fault and how did you get it resolved?
The battery 🤦🏽♀️
@@MsRestingplace I told the dealer to check the battery too after it went out of limp mode halfway to the dealership but there better be a bigger problem it sat not being ridden for two weeks. It was brand new with 17 miles on it
Wow, it is good to know and thanks for sharing bro.
That is absolutely horrible. I love the Can Am bikes but the dealerships are bringing their brand down. I had a shaky start with mine as well and the dealers are just not up to the mark on taking care of the customer. Also I think the Ryker is still so new that most of them don't know how to work on them.
I agree about the Can Am being new and being a challenge for the dealerships.
Bike batteries are known for capping out quickly, especially if the battery is lower quality. Smart move buying a good battery... Keep a trickle charger on it, especially in the colder months
BRO!!! I had the exact same problem. My dealership told me the same thing and did nothing but change my battery. Had my bike for over a month
How much they charged u...???
They charged me $160 for a new battery
How often do you ride? The battery actually DRAINS, even if you ride ONCE A WEEK? This is a Can Am issue if you ask me - AND THEY KNOW IT! Sell the bike with a decent battery and stop putting us out on the side of the road! Can Am must know their cheap batteries can't put out enough power!
Thank you for sharing this vital information.
That’s a shitty deal that’s why I put my little battery tender on every winter. comes with a harness to connect to the battery keeps the battery trickle charge throughout the winter sorry to hear about your troubles my friend you got a nice bike that I also have a 2019 Riker. i’m retired so I don’t have that kind of money to spend thank you for your video🤙🏻✨ be safe this summer my brother🙋🏻♂️
Thanks for the heads up . Gonna put my battery tender on the battery for a day .
Battery Tenders are made to be plugged in 24-7 365. If your battery is below 75% it could take a tender a couple of days to top it off. 👍
Great video, thank you. I have had my can am just over a year as well. Did the exact same thing. Do you have a video on how to change the battery
2020 Can-Am Ryker Rally. I’m having a similar issue, VSS fault limp home mode 50mph. I took it to the dealer and I was told it was a tire speed sensor. They had it for a week to get the part shipped and replaced. Today I got VSS fault again. Took it to the dealer now I’m waiting to see what’s causing it. It’s really frustrating because I purchased it 3 weeks ago.
Don't know why Can Am doesn't do a recall on this issue. This doesn't sound good. Now I have to bite my nails every time I want to ride. I ride A LOT on my own and weekends with my husband. Would HATE to be out there by myself for some BULLSHIT VSS issue
Good stuff I appreciate the input....ty respect
hey man you are a blessing you are making me well aware of thing to look out for when i get me bike, i look forward to your videos, also does anybody know the standard rat the dealersip charge to add a back seat my dealer quoted me around $830 to install a back seat on a Ryker600, I’m thinking that pretty high so i figure being a single man and with COVID19 i’ll just ride solo till COVID19 is gone lol
Its better to buy it and put it on yourself. Sling mod has a video.
Thx u for the info, stay safe.
Get the (AGM) Absorbed Glass mat battery. Slingmods sells one by Motobatt. I have one by Duracell. Autozone I don't think sells this type of battery. This technology battery is the best. It is also made for those of us who have accessories. I have all l.e.d. mods, along with kicker sound system, & upgraded air horn. And battery tender the bike every week when riding, and keep it on when not riding. I have a 5amp one. Charges faster. That sensor is under the bike in the center, and sits on a little metal plate with 2 screws that hold it on. Mine threw a VSS limp home code last summer. The sensor is about $129. If you ever need to buy one. I didn't though. Just priced it. Slingmods, Tric led, SSV works. Sell eveything for Rykers & Slingshots. Also Tufskinz sells all type of accent panels for them.
What is a battery tender ?
@@jmore3479 The reason for the name "Battery Tender" is because that's what it does. It tends to the battery. It's a small battery charger that just provides enough juice to keep battery fully charged. You keep it hooked up all the time when not using the bike and it's going to be sitting for a while and when it senses the battery is getting a little low it automatically brings the charge back up to full without over charging the battery. They usually come with a pair of conventional alligator clips and another cable I think is called the pigtail. This is a pair of wires with a connector on one end and terminals on the other.You conect the terminals permanently to the battery and tuck the connector out of the way. This way when you want to connect the charger there's no fumbling with the alligator clips, you just plug the charger's out put lead right into the connector and you're on. If you can leave the connector easily accessible its a quick, no-brainer hook-up.
So, I got the new battery from sling mods. This thing looks great, it is so much better than the factory one 240 vs 200 CCA. Problem is my bike still won't start so, I'd like to buy that sensor and swap that out.
Is the trik led SSV the sensor? Sling mods has it? Thank you.
My bike is down. VSS fault code appeared and now it will not start.
Sling mods sells an up graded battery for the Ryker.
Sling Mods takes SOOOOO LOOOOONG with their deliveries. Somethings are worth the wait. Some are not. Just don't know if you want to be side-lined for a week or two waiting for a battery. Be safe out there
Nice video. Great information. Thanks
Learning things on the fly, huh bro!!! What part of Alabama you live in? I’m getting a Ryker later this year, I live in North Alabama. (Huntsville)
I have a portable battery booster on the bike at any time. Also i got rid of all aftermarket electronics. The aftermarket electronics just kills the battery. The minute i disconnect them i have no more problems.
A new install silber exahust showed VSS CODE? IS IT THE Cause.?
Okay, so when you're on the side of the road and this happens, do you have your bike towed to your home?...THEN go to Auto Zone for a battery....THEN back home to put it in the bike and everything will be cool after that?? Lemme know, so if this EVER happens I'll keep my cool (and money in my pocket)
I had to watch this again and dude your so cool n amazing for this .. im going to get that dam battery ty for being a triker
It will also jump with a car yo get you where you need to go this just happened to me 😂😂 omw to charge my battery now
Did you get any false codes?? I'm getting c006c with the vss fault.
This is the same code that just appeared on mine 🤨
what was it?
Anybody can help figure out why my can am ryker is going into vas limp mode? It’s not the battery because it starts up and drives. Just while riding it’ll turn the engine light on and mark vss limp mode. Just had front damage fixed and just changed my brakes two days ago. I don’t know what the issue could be any help would definitely be a blessing. Thanks
Vss fault limp mode
what was it?
Out of warranty ? The warranty isnt 2 years on them?
Much appreciated
hi...... what year is the bike........ how many miles...... how often you ride your bike out 365 days . stay strong and healthy thank you
2019
Twice to once a week
It tell us to take it to the dealer so they can make some money.
And low tire psi will put the Ryker in limp mode
Is there something charging the battery like an alternator
Yes a regulator
Very informative
Merci beaucoup
Check this out just bought a 2021 rally 900 432 miles less than two weeks on it we can oil smoke coming between my legs as I pulled in my driveway smells like somethings burning and it’s at the dealership and I’m dealing with corporate I don’t want the machine back I just put a bad taste in my mouth if I had my daughter on there it could’ve really been bad here you know not good not happy!
I need to fully charge the battery. I’m getting the same error and haven’t had it 3 weeks. I went to crank it and it was dead. I charged it and then it gave me the error code.
Or if i charge it fully to get it to crank do i still need a diagnostic test ran on it?
Definitely take it to the dealer and let them check it..
Bro, love your input but all this to tell us it was the battery? Come on man! What funny is I ran into your video months ago and I ignored it. Now that I needed to get info, I find I drained the battery with new LEDS.
Next time that happens just buy a Nee battery and you’re good to go
The battery makes the vss come on all spyders
Maybe in 2021 the bike could say "low battery" instead of VSS. Engineers are clueless.
Out to Battery! Wish me Luck,
dont you hate it when a machine is smarter than you are .
2019?
Ours is a 2019 and threw a VSS error and died last night. Good info on the battery!
It’s a battery why even fuck around with recharging it just get a new one lol
Wait
Hope they don't put the same type of battery in AIRPLANES! Get your act together, Can Am and stop using the CHEAP SHIT!!!