Surely it’ll work out this time.
Yeah, what could possibly go wrong? LOL
Surely it’ll work out this time.
Yeah, what could possibly go wrong? LOL
Well I tried to resist, but after the fine folks at Brewyer Cycles in Henderson NC offered me a substantial discount on the Black Pearl that matches my "16" I went back to the well one more time. With the same paint, I figured it will add to the custom look as well as enhance the lines...installing on Thursday...can't wait!
My $00.02 on the SlingShade...
I really love the looks of it and was drooling over it until a dealer had one installed and I sat in it.
Visibility is horrible! The rounded dome which makes it look so nice tucks your head up in it. This really limits your visibility.
Construction; seems very flimsy, looks like the from supports are sandwiched fiberglass, no metal that I could see. When opening the gull wing you push against 2 magnets that hold it closed in the front and rear. When break thru the resistance of the magnets the wing goes up kind of unexpectedly. When it goes up it seem very flimsy.
Please don't shoot me for my $00.02 because everyone's opinion is different. But I was very disappointed with the SlingShade, but it looks awesome.
PS probably is so flimsy because Polaris has weight restrictions as the manufacturer of the SlingShot that they have to adhere to, but 3rd party integrator s / fabricators do not have that restriction.
Display MoreMy $00.02 on the SlingShade...
I really love the looks of it and was drooling over it until a dealer had one installed and I sat in it.
Visibility is horrible! The rounded dome which makes it look so nice tucks your head up in it. This really limits your visibility.
Construction; seems very flimsy, looks like the from supports are sandwiched fiberglass, no metal that I could see. When opening the gull wing you push against 2 magnets that hold it closed in the front and rear. When break thru the resistance of the magnets the wing goes up kind of unexpectedly. When it goes up it seem very flimsy.
Please don't shoot me for my $00.02 because everyone's opinion is different. But I was very disappointed with the SlingShade, but it looks awesome.
PS probably is so flimsy because Polaris has weight restrictions as the manufacturer of the SlingShot that they have to adhere to, but 3rd party integrator s / fabricators do not have that restriction.
No apologies necessary my friend. All mods are not for everyone. This is coming from a guy who purchased Corbin bags for the looks and not functionality...same for the Slingshade. I think it looks awesome and even with the discount the price still stinks. But...I have to piss away my kids inheritance on something!
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No apologies necessary my friend. All mods are not for everyone. This is coming from a guy who purchased Corbin bags for the looks and not functionality...same for the Slingshade. I think it looks awesome and even with the discount the price still stinks. But...I have to piss away my kids inheritance on something!
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Looks alone, I would buy in a heart beat! I may still, but I want to in person other options. I've seen the Twist Dynamics, I still need to see their gullwing and the Stinger II, I like the fact you can reverse the stinger to open up the cockpit.
There is a local person who had the twist canvas and bought the slingshade and installed rode it for 2 days and now its selling the slingshade with hoops and everything for 2300 just to get rid of it.
I don't know him personally and he has not answered any of the "why" questions other than "it sucks" and he is pissed that the dealer didn't want to take it back.
Slingshade... Great for pictures...
MeanSling top... Great for needing a top, and not...
The black pearl top is in. Gonna go get it installed. The midnight cherry isn’t in yet.
I was torn between this top and the Stinger II. After reading the comments in regards to this shade it may be out of the picture sadly I liked that it looked as if it appeared as a seamless installation and easy on the eyes but if it's not truly road worthy--no bueno!
The black pearl top is in. Gonna go get it installed. The midnight cherry isn’t in yet.
Pics or it didn't happen. And we want a Consumer Report. Especially if you hate it and have buyer's remorse.
Pics or it didn't happen. And we want a Consumer Report. Especially if you hate it and have buyer's remorse.
You got it. As soon as it’s up and running I’ll post up.
I like my top...it's the reason I bought the SS...
Fab Factory Panoramic Roof. On sale at slingmods.
Polaris Slingshot Panoramic Roof Top by Fab Factory
Then I added a homemade visor
You got it. As soon as it’s up and running I’ll post up.
10-4.. installing tomorrow!
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Well here goes on my unbiased review on the new Slingshade. Keep in mind I am just arriving home after having it installed. I drove top speed 75 miles per hour (not a confession for law enforcement) on the interstate for about 60 minutes and about 30 minutes of urban driving. Now here we go:
Pros:
Cons:
Well there you go. With all this said, would I purchase again? Absolutely...love the slingshade!
Pictures man!!!
Oh, and candy please...
Why the hell is there no picture? Are you a monster?
Geez what a group of whiners! Here you go!
Like it with your Corbin bags...
For those who may be contemplating Corbins...buyer beware! The latches are simply piss poor. I "wear" the bags simply for aesthetics. No practical use what-so-ever use unless you don't mind losing a bottle of your best scotch on a twistie.