Posts by D.W.Slusher

Quote from Ross

I purchased the @SlingTunes antenna at Maggie Valley. I'll begin testing it this week. Right now I can only get one of the 7 radio stations in Madison IF I am in Madison. I purchased this fully knowing it may not improve what I experience but for the price I was willing to take the chance. Most of the time I use bluetooth but when the clouds turn gray I would like to get some weather reports

I barely used the FM, but when I did I picked up the Chicago stations no problem. Even with no antennae right now I can pick up 92.3 out of Chicago and it's crystal clear (not my station of choice though). I don't think I would need anything extreme to pick up stations. I also noticed that since I disconnected the antennae I no longer have any interference on my back up camera, so using an aftermarket and routing it up front would be a plus.

Quote from Miller Time

I had the Welter dual exhaust installed at SSITS and I love it. However, I was wondering if anyone has painted the last pipe (the Y pipe) with some sort of high heat temperature exhaust paint to match the rear panel. Maybe Painter knows a little about this or even Jeff. I thought about black heat wrap but was informed that could cause the stainless steel pipe to crack over time.

If it can be done, maybe someone can recommend the best paint to do this.

I have no idea how hot the exhaust gets, but found this at Menards....may work? High Temp Paint

So, Joy was riding behind me today and informed me the 3rd brake light was out. After tearing everything apart found out it is the antennae that is the culprit. I bypassed the antennae because I barely listen to the FM stations anyways and the 3rd brake light is more important. Okay, so now that I got that all out....is anyone using an aftermarket antennae and if so, what?

Went out again this morning and problem still there when downshifting. Mine is a 17 for whoever was asking.

Quote from airoutlaw

Teflon tape or plumbers putty. Apply to threads only.

That is what I was thinking if it seems to start leaking again. I called DDMWorks when I installed it and they said they haven't heard of any issues with anything leaking and no tape was needed, but I just installed this in January and it already started leaking. We will see if I need to do it.

Has anyone had any issues with their @Dave@DDMWorks coolant tank leaking from the plug that would be used for the coolant reroute? I noticed today that I had a little puddle below the tank and found signs it was running down the side from the plug. I torqued it down more and it didn't appear to show any further signs of leaking after a couple hour ride tonight. Just curious if anyone had this and what they did to resolve it.

So I took the sling out for a couple hours tonight and avoided downshifting and it didn’t bog down at all. I also checked and that vacuum line is capped. I guess I’ll try downshifting next time I’m out and see what happens.

Lmao...that’s just the display removed...the actual radio is still there. However, still shouldn’t be playing HAHA

Quote from Bigdog

It could also be a gas pedal issue...

Do you fill your tank to the tippity top?

Big no no...clogs up the vacuume stuff...

Never over fill any gas tank in any vehicle...when the handle shuts off stop and hang it up...

That’s why they tell you that....I always thought it was BS....until I had to replace stuff because the vacuum test sucked in gasoline....

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I only fill it until the pump shuts off.

Quote from TravAZ

One thing to always check if your Slingshot is acting weird is the vacuum cap underneath the throttle body on the intake manifold. There is a nipple that has a cap on it and it sometimes will work its way loose. Usually on boosted setups, but I have seen this happen on a NA setup too.

If you see a nipple with no cap, you have a problem. On the below picture, the left side of my far bottom right blue hose is going to where that nipple is on the stock Slingshot. It is capped when stock.

Doubt this is the issue, but it is a quick thing to check and to zip tie so it doesn't fall off at a later time.

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I will have to check this out...

My VIN didn't show this recall....just the seat crap that I already had taken care of.

Quote from Jonathan Thompson

Bad gas... ?

I was leaning towards this myself since everything else seems fine. Someone else suggested that the computer will correct the problem if I avoid downshifting for a while? Not sure...

Quote from SSREAPER

Have you filled the tank recently...possibility with all the weather you may have gotten some water in the fuel?

SSreaper

I haven’t had it in the rain at all.

Actually no, it did it when I first got it and was running regular fuel. I switched to premium and it hasn’t had any issues since. It’s not throwing any codes and seems fine all other times. Just when stopping.

So we took the SS out this morning and I noticed that when I am coming to a stop it is bogging down and acts like it is going to die. I watch the RPMs and they are dropping below 500, but it is only for a second. We had it out for several hours yesterday and I noticed no issues. Any ideas?

Quote from Aceman

I just bought my 2018 SL-R Slingshot this past weekend and really really love the autocycle. There is literally no vehicle that looks more beautiful.

Anyway, I paired my BT to my Ride Command and the audio works fine but when accessing my phone, I don't hear anything. I looked in the manual and tried googling it but found no info. Should I return it back to the dealer?

What do you mean by you don't hear anything? Are you trying to stream music via bluetooth or make a phone call?

Quote from Gunny

My best to any and all who were able to make it out to MV this year.
I hope the weather is good, the roads dry, and at the end of the day, the BEER IS COLD.
Good Luck, Be Blessed.

Ride Safe Ride Smooth.

Gunny.
Semper Fi to all my MARINE Brothers and Sisters over the world.sounds like a lot of fun. Especially the Hugs part.

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Semper Fi Gunny...

Mine had plastic caps in them when I bought mine.

Quote from KayTwo

List as of 2 days prior:

@Boomer & wife
@dangerdarrell & @HeRSling
@ericastar76 & @sideslinger (+3 seats if it rains)
@Ross & karianne
@pricejh61 & Nancy (+3 seats if it rains)
@MWSlingshot & Sue - travelling separately
@Slingrazor and Felicia & Johnny
@Ghost & @Ghost Ryder (+3 seats if it rains)
@Painter & sister
@SlingRider
@adventure4me
@gooseman & wife (+3 seats if it rains)
@EjFord
@PinkTorious & Shawn
@scootertrash & Judy
@Bubblehead & Janet
@#Savannahstrong, Wendy, and Johnny
@Fast Orange & Phyllis
@Toyzrus & J
@bjk81 - travelling separately
@Roy658 & Terri - travelling separately
@DarkSquid & Cindy
@Haste Maker & Phylis
@Nemesis1701 & wife
@SaltyClownNY & wife (NEED 2 seats if it rains)
@D.W.Slusher & Joy (+2 seats if it rains)

Maybes:
@MACAWS
Miss Kay!!!!
@ThomaSS
@funinthesun + 2?

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Well this last week has been a lot of back and forth, but we have decided to pull the plug on this trip. Too far and too much money to not be able to enjoy the weather....Hopefully next year will be better. Thanks @KayTwo for the hospitality and we regret that we can't make it.

@ivor I saw somewhere that stated if you have to cancel attending an event that you can get a credit towards future event? I couldn't find this information again and I think we will be pulling the plug on SSITS due to weather. Just doesn't seem to be worth the time and money thanks to the damn tropical storm.

Quote from Ghost

what the hell are you talking about!
Funcyle, Ghostryder and myself have already completed the rattler. Now in Newport headed for foothills parkway, the dragon, wyah bald, hwy 107, BRP and down the hill to the valley for a refill.After lunch we may ride a little while cause the weather is supposed to get even better!

I am beyond confused...the weather channel is making it seem like it’s torrential rain...for the whole week! @Ghost are you guys riding in the rain?