I'm 6ft, I either choose to raise up and get air flow, or I sit normal, and my eye site is below the w/s...I have had no issues with the w/s, after riding with the f-4+3, I would never ride with the stock shield....
thank you sir, that helps quite a bit!
@larry, that's a +3? Wow.
I thought the same thing... looked really tall.
Is that a meansling roof also? How much did you have to trim to get the roof to fit?
Maybe these pics will help
Thank you sir! May I ask how tall you are and if the windshield is in your line of sight. Have you had any debris kick up and hit it? Did it hold up and do it's job?
I have searched and searched and can not seem to find good pics of the F4+3 windshield installed on a slingshot along with the pros and cons. I know this has had to be discussed 1000's of times, so I am sorry in advance for the repeat of topic if that is the case.
I currently have the Polaris stock windshield and want to reduce the wind and add some protection to prevent rocks/road debris from jacking up the wife's face. Getting hit by rocks may help my looks. I know I don't want the +5 as that is way to tall for what I am looking for.
So the questions I have:
Would anyone want to share their pics of the +3 with me from the drivers seat? I am 6'1 and hoping the edge is not in my line of sight.
How much does it reduce the wind?
Tinted vs clear- How dark is the tint and is if difficult to see though at night?
Does it truly protect from road debris such as rocks etc?
Any other tips or recommendations please let me know. I have been primarily looking at F4, but not opposed to other makes and models.
Indiana Hoosiers
Indianapolis Colts
Indiana Pacers
I am enjoying being in the middle of Tennessee while the football coach search is ongoing. These folks are about to lose their mind.
that dog need to be much dirtier to be hanging with you two. 
no I have a navy blue and going with some red accents. Well at least seeing how they look. Will send a pm in a few
@SlingLow I finally decided on a color. If possible I would like a red one. Let me know if you can do it and how to get you funds. Tia
I see at least two good looking people there, where are you.
I am well aware that I got very lucky and out kicked my coverage. One thing I did right in life was marry up. Very blessed to have them both....oh and a slingshot
My son breaking ankles. Then the wife and I
^^^ It’s already December in Tennessee?!?! AMAZING!!!
lol..didnt even realize it was still November. Christ sakes...long couple of days.
Nice to be ahead for once in TN. Usually we are a few years behind
same here was off the back half of the day and been riding most of it. Very unusual weather for December in Tn
Display More17 hours without adding charcoal? I've done 10 hours. You can also 'set' the temp and hold it wherever you want. 200-225 for ribs - 5 hours. 325 for turkey - 6-7 hours. You can use the plate setter (heat diffuser) and set it for 425 for pizza. One of my favorites is meatloaf - 350 with plate setter for one hour. Crank it up to 700 and drop the grill for steaks (can I get a hell yeah @mniron and @jdriver?).
I also get amused when gas guys complain that you have to buy charcoal to make them work. Last time I checked the gas grills don't work when the bottle is empty. The number one complaint I hear from gas grillers is the start time for charcoal. It honestly isn't that long when you use the little natural starter squares, and I can speed mine up by using my shop vac on blow - most useful in the winter months.
I get 5 bags of the Royal Oaks lump charcoal when it's on sale at Home Depot in the spring for 10 or so dollars per bag and it lasts me a year. Best turkey I ever ate (and I wasn't the only one who said that):
Ribs!
Yes sir and have gone longer than 17 without adding coal or wood. Longest I have gone is 23 hours with 2 huge butts on at the same time. Agree on temp, once it is dialed in you are good. As I said went 17 hours at 250 and didn't check on it at all over the night.
Be careful with that nest, I have seen and heard awful stories abut them not holding up and giving out. I ended up making a table to prevent the humpty dumpty fall.
Bill
You will never buy another grill. They are ceramic so they will never rust. Just keep the metal band around the egg wiped down with WD40 CRC. You can even build your own stand out of treated lumber. I have had mine for 5 or 6 years and still like new. You can grill on it, use it as a smoker, make pizza like a brick even pizza. And there are plenty of Mods for the grill.
I have a BGE also and it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Can be a smoker, Grill, Oven and has a lifetime warranty on everything. I smoked a picnic shoulder Monday for 17 hours. Once I put the meat on it and dialed in the temp I let it run over night and pulled it off the next day. I can not recommend it enough. $700-$900 for something you will never have to buy again is worth it compared to going and buying a $300-$400 grill that is going to last 3 years.
Display MoreI take my time taking it off so not to scratch anything. It takes about 5 minutes, 10 if you also guzzle coffee. I did talk to @Ruptured Duck (Patrick) at Maggie Valley when I got it installed. At 6'4", the front of the top was just a bit low for me. We talked about how it could easily be changed by extending the bracket about an inch. I'm not sure what come with the top or if those are available. Patrick had some made up for testing, and I got one of the first sets to try. It made the difference for me, and no downsides that I have seen. I know several others that are running the tall bracket and are happy with it also. I would check with him if that sounds like something you might want or need. I suggest you get the assist shock also, it really makes it easier to have the top up while getting in or out.
Things I like:
1) Ease of removal and replace
2) Looks of the top
3) Protects from the rain somewhat (50-60% less I'd guess)
4) Ease of entry and exit compared to most of the others (until you get into the high end ones that gull wing or tip up like the Slingshade)
5) Very easy to remove top and leave front bars on overnight at motel and take top into the room. This allows the use of a standard size cockpit cover, which most tops don't allow.
6) Heat removal. On a 95 degree day it feels 20 degrees cooler with the top. Stock windshield directs air up into the top on the inside, a blows the heat out the back.
7) Cost of entry. Cheapest top out there, but well thought out and I've had no problems with mine.
Things I don't like:
1) Having a top. It's just personal preference, my wife and I don't really like having any top on the Slingshot. We have ridden Harleys for 30 years. So this top, with it's ease of install and removal (also easily stored) and low entry point to purchase, was the best choice by far. We put it on to travel if the weather looks to be iffy, and if it gets hotter like around 90.
@Goats_Hogs Thank you for the review of the top. We are the same way, not really wanting a roof, but it does have its needs. Very helpful!
I drove from Maggie Valley, NC thru TN without a helmet on. I had the MeanSling sport top on it at the time, likely was my saving grace. But compared to most any of the other tops, it's not going to be any help should you end up upside down.
I have been looking at that top since you can remove it easily. How do you like it and do you recommend it?
I also said a roof is not going to protect me. He said he only enforces the law doesn't write it.
So just so I am on the right page. Are we saying that TN now requires helmets for the SS?
Yes that is what the Tropper told me when pulled me over. This was in Nashville by the airport. Said they plan to start ticketing in a month or so. Helmet on unless you have a roof (they consider that enclosed). With that said I have not worn one at all still and have not been pulled over again.
Welcome to the party! You have some super smart people in here to assist you. I am not one of them, but I just wanted to say hello!
It's not a moving violation, and it doesn't go against your license. F&ck 'em if they can't take a joke.
Preach it brother!
