Now if I can find the person who had the stingray top who converted the cockpit cover for it, going to need rain protection..... .
Tops
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6' 3" here and I have to wear a helmet. I cannot sit under a slingshade and found most tops either too low over my head or come to far down into my field of view. I ended up selecting the Stingray after trying it out. It has the added advantage of being able to be opened/closed while you are driving. This is very handy when conditions change, or the sun gets low on the horizon and you are driving on the highway.
.......So JamesB let me ask you did the small red wings that are on the back of the sliding tops come with your StingRay Top....? I have 3 holes on each top in the rear and I'm 99.99999% sure that's what they are for.......
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Yes there should be a couple wings in your kit. I am not sure they actually do anything, but I had them painted to add some contrast as my wife loves the red accents.
Also I was the guy that converted the cockpit cover after installing the roof. I went to a marine/awning custom shop and had them cut and finish the slits. Then I had them install some velcro strips and plastic buckles so that I could close the cover up around the windshield pillar and roll bars.
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Yes there should be a couple wings in your kit. I am not sure they actually do anything, but I had them painted to add some contrast as my wife loves the red accents.
Also I was the guy that converted the cockpit cover after installing the roof. I went to a marine/awning custom shop and had them cut and finish the slits. Then I had them install some velcro strips and plastic buckles so that I could close the cover up around the windshield pillar and roll bars.
.....well there wasn't any small wings in my kit .....I painted the screw heads Blue on the tops .....ill touch base with Slingshotonly about the wings....I had to go to Home Depot because I had no bolts for the rear outside roller assembly........and about your rain cover , do you think the shop you went to for your cover , can do another one...... I'm willing to send it to you and just let me know the damage $$$ ( if its possible )
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I am sure I could get another one done. You can mark our your cuts, or I can trace mine (they were not perfect). Cost was about $120Cdn though so with shipping etc, you might not consider it a great deal.
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I am sure I could get another one done. You can mark our your cuts, or I can trace mine (they were not perfect). Cost was about $120Cdn though so with shipping etc, you might not consider it a great deal.
.....how about can you turn it inside out and take a pic of the cover (maybe both sides), maybe I can use it as a template
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MADDMOE Here's a full cover that is good at a good price … would probably cover the full unit with the top. https://www.amazon.com/Coverma…kCode=xm2&tag=d_2b_a_p-20
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It isn't really that difficult. The front is cut at centre and made to clear the centre post on the roof. The rear two cuts extend from the inside edge of the roll bars to the outside of the cover. The cover actually has a bit of a gusset at the outside end of the roll bar so it is easy to locate. It is a little harder to orient the cut from there into the interior of the cover where the roll bars are. My cuts ended up a little off angle but work fine.
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6' 3" here and I have to wear a helmet. I cannot sit under a slingshade and found most tops either too low over my head or come to far down into my field of view. I ended up selecting the Stingray after trying it out. It has the added advantage of being able to be opened/closed while you are driving. This is very handy when conditions change, or the sun gets low on the horizon and you are driving on the highway.
.......So JamesB let me ask you did the small red wings that are on the back of the sliding tops come with your StingRay Top....? I have 3 holes on each top in the rear and I'm 99.99999% sure that's what they are for.......
[/quote]How much is it?
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How much is what, the Top.....check with slingshotonly.com the holiday sales might be over, not sure.....
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It isn't really that difficult. The front is cut at centre and made to clear the centre post on the roof. The rear two cuts extend from the inside edge of the roll bars to the outside of the cover. The cover actually has a bit of a gusset at the outside end of the roll bar so it is easy to locate. It is a little harder to orient the cut from there into the interior of the cover where the roll bars are. My cuts ended up a little off angle but work fine.
I see the cut in the front and the snap/buckle at the bottom , are you using Velcro or zippers in the front and rear....
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MADDMOE Here's a full cover that is good at a good price … would probably cover the full unit with the top. https://www.amazon.com/Covermax-Slingshot-Full-Cover/dp/B01M088LLL?SubscriptionId=AKIAJA54JMESX73IGPXQ&=&ascsubtag=194460777-16-561511473.1578178172&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01M088LLL&linkCode=xm2&tag=d_2b_a_p-20
Want to stick with the cockpit cover because when not in use, it folds up small enough to not take up much space, I was going to just use a tarp also but that is a last go to option.......just need something for when I travel on weekend getaways.......and my singer sewing machine I'm sure can do the job....
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I see the cut in the front and the snap/buckle at the bottom , are you using Velcro or zippers in the front and rear....
I used velcro and a buckle on the front, and buckles only on the back, but will be adding some velcro tabs on the rear too as it flaps around alot. The cover still fits in it's original bag and that goes in next to the passenger seat.
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I used velcro and a buckle on the front, and buckles only on the back, but will be adding some velcro tabs on the rear too as it flaps around alot. The cover still fits in it's original bag and that goes in next to the passenger seat.
Thats why I want to use this cockpit cover because of that fact that it takes up a little space to store it...... Now the only thing is where are the cuts on the back .......
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Thats why I want to use this cockpit cover because of that fact that it takes up a little space to store it...... Now the only thing is where are the cuts on the back .......
Extend the line of the roll bars out to the end of the cover. Start from the inside of each roll bar and cut to the outside of the cover.
I put a buckle at the outside edge of the roll bar and another at the edge of the cover. I am going to add some velcro tape to the center of the cut line roll bar to edge to hold the flaps together better.
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Extend the line of the roll bars out to the end of the cover. Start from the inside of each roll bar and cut to the outside of the cover.
I put a buckle at the outside edge of the roll bar and another at the edge of the cover. I am going to add some velcro tape to the center of the cut line roll bar to edge to hold the flaps together better.
I order the buckles and will acquire some Velcro and attempt to tackle this myself, from what your telling me about the cut lines .....thanks for the info ......I also got in touch with Slingshotonly and had to fill out a warranty form explaining how I'm missing my small wings for the sliding panels , so hopefully they will arrive soon ..
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.....Finally had a chance to take it for some much needed seat time last night and today and must say I'm loving this top, so far....my only negative is they should make a rain cover for the cockpit for it JamesB .....I made my front cut and that worked out alright but the rear didn't because I also have the rear mesh windscreen that presented a problem 🤔 but had to take a break from completing it, so to be cont....
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Have a friend who was kind enough to share his talent with some vinyl graphics ( my Zodiac Sign ) with me that just happened to color match the slingshot graphics I already have on there, couldn't leave that top on there plain black...
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.....when I get a chance I'll shoot a video of the both tops slid forward and back, but for now I was just happy to be out riding......