I noticed that the nose piece on the new Slingshots doesn't have the Polaris name embossed on it. I have wanted that look for my 2015, but was hesitant to go to all the trouble of sanding and filling. There is also the option to put a cover over it from the aftermarket vendors. Has anyone checked into the possibility that the new nose will interchange onto the older models, and is the cost in line with the other options?
2020 - 2021 Nose
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The part number is 5457497 and costs around $230. You'll have to disassemble the hood panels to get it in place.
Slingmods has this and you don't have to take apart anything for $200:
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finding the part number and ordering one from Polaris is easy, but is anyone 100% sure it is backward compatible with earlier slingshots? - with the changes they made to lights they might have slightly changed the nose as well
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finding the part number and ordering one from Polaris is easy, but is anyone 100% sure it is backward compatible with earlier slingshots? - with the changes they made to lights they might have slightly changed the nose as well
The only change is the opening in the new nose for the LED headlight is a bit more squared off at the bottom. It will still work with the 2019 and older Slingshots if you decide to keep the round projector headlights, but you will need to slightly trim the nose were it meets the lights. I've done a few of them. Pretty sure Jack over at UAS even has a template or you can just overlay the old nose cone over the new one and make your markings.
If the goal is to just cover the Polaris logo the carbon fiber nose cover is the easier and cheaper solution.
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Here are some visuals to help.
If you look closely the plastic is notched to not hit the projector headlights:
Here on the new nose it is no longer notched as the LED headlight sits further back:
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Display MoreHere are some visuals to help.
If you look closely the plastic is notched to not hit the projector headlights:
Here on the new nose it is no longer notched as the LED headlight sits further back:
thats perfect - I suspect it shows exactly what the OP needs to know
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I noticed that the nose piece on the new Slingshots doesn't have the Polaris name embossed on it. I have wanted that look for my 2015, but was hesitant to go to all the trouble of sanding and filling. There is also the option to put a cover over it from the aftermarket vendors. Has anyone checked into the possibility that the new nose will interchange onto the older models, and is the cost in line with the other options?
Buy some 3M Vinyl wrap on ebay color of your choice and cover with Vinyl wrap. Do it yourself or have someone do it. This is THE cheapest option perhaps youll spend $10 on material.
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We'll keep the POLARIS, it helps to cut down on the questions we get every where we stop on who makes the SlingShot!
Bill
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Buy some 3M Vinyl wrap on ebay color of your choice and cover with Vinyl wrap. Do it yourself or have someone do it. This is THE cheapest option perhaps youll spend $10 on material.
Just check with Bill Martin . He is the specialist on wraps!
Just Sayin
