Posts by John Price

  • Set Covers?

    Quote from Ross

    what do you have now?
    Welcome aboard - looking forward to pictures of your ride and adventures

    Right now, a '12 Goldwing that I am selling. Looking around for the best buy for my budget and getting the best advice I can find on equipping it. I love long cross-countries and have done several iron-butts in my lifetime. First was Denver to San Antonio in '77. As I have aged my knees are less amiable to endurance riding. So, I want to outfit the ride as comfortably as I can.

  • Set Covers?

    This could become a pretty expensive hobby. Just like all my other hobbies...


    Looking for pros and cons of various seat covers vs replacing the whole seat. Pretty sure that the seats would be pretty costly. Looking for a little more comfort and to dress up the insides a bit. Worth it or not?


    Let the opinions run!!! 8o

  • The Polaris Star Race Car

    During the 60s the SCCA introduced both Formula Ford and Formula V open wheel racers. Using either a VW engine or a 4 Cyl Ford the “average” racer wanna be could get into the sport. For those of us who couldn’t afford F1 or 2 this was an entryway.



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  • would you - could you

    The TR4 handled about as well as my Midget. Both were fun autocross vehicles. The 4 had more power but it was not a high powered vehicle by any stretch of the imagination.



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  • Base model vs SL?

    Quote from Slingrazor

    Just stay on this forum. We are more than willing to help you spend your money.
    Keep us in mind before you buy used, we can help.
    If I was going to start all over, I would buy a used base model and make it my own.


    Will do. That’s about what I want to do. I need to figure hire out what it is that I want the SS to do for me.


    Currently have a ‘12 Goldwing. I have a history of turning my bikes into touring machines. Did that with my Z1b, 1500 Nomad and my VN2000. Fortunately, the Wing didn’t need too much additional work. But now my knees and balance are causing problems. Getting old inhales big time.


    I am thinking that a lightly used ‘15 or ‘16 base model would be a good starting point. Add one would include comfortable seats, additional luggage capacity, a decent audio head unit that would include Apple CarPlay. Beyond that I’m looking at headers/exhaust and a cold air intake. Possibly a remap of the ECM. Lights and bling would be the last install. Maybe a wrap to change the color, if necessary. The objective is a reliable machine that we can crawl into and do a BumBurner1500 without qualm AND be able to zip up the Dragon at the drop of a hat.


    Just what I want. Oh yea-I’m partial to red scoots.





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  • Base model vs SL?

    Quote from Slingrazor

    Here is the thread as to what I am doing.
    This is actually something I enjoy doing.
    So, what would you do?


    Very interesting. Sounds like someone is going to get a darned sweet ride. I probably won’t be pulling the trigger until March or so. Gotta get thru tax season and see what remains of the income stream.



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  • Base model vs SL?

    #Slingrazor


    I must have missed something, I’m usually late to the party. Rebuild? Sounds painful. Had to do that to a couple of bikes in the past.




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  • Base model vs SL?

    I am looking at my options. Do I buy a ‘17 base model or a lightly used 15/16 SL? Other than the radio/camera and bigger wheels, is there any real difference between the two? Performance differences?


    Do the bigger wheels make much difference in performance and handling?


    I think that I could install a better radio/camera cheaper than the cost difference between the two models. True - false?


    Love opening cans of worms.



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  • Alt Radio question

    I have seen a double din head unit on flebay that sells for around $135. It is advertised as a generic made in China unit. Has anyone seen it on person or tried installing one? The description sounds interesting.



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  • New member meet and greet

    Quote from Tripod

    You’re definitely on the right forum for Slingshot info! There are LOTS of people here from your exact scenario - Slingers come from the Goldwing community, Harley community, BMW community, etc.
    Ask any questions you have - the forum will respond...


    Update your profile with your location & possibly meet SS owners in your area.


    Again, welcome!

    I got a zillion questions.


    Planning on visiting Toms Powersports in Clinton this month for a demo ride. Need to sell the Wing before i can commit to a SS.


    I live in Lenoir City, TN. Just a stones throw from the Dragon.