Posts by SoCal

  • Head unit install with back up camera

    FIRST OFF I want to give a big shout out to all the people that helped me put this together and the confidence to make it come true. The people on this forum are truly helpful good people!



    This was my weekend project to install a Boss head system, back up camera, Scosche double din dash kit, a Blue Sea fuse block, and West marine switches on my 2016 base model.



    The Boss unit is NOT water proof but I am a Southern California rider and the water issue was not much of a concern. I will be looking into buying/making a cover for it to protect it from the sun/theft but that is for later. I love the look of the dash kit. The Blue Sea unit is from West Marine and the switches too. The Switches are the “Look” I was looking for and they FIT so nice. I installed and wired the three extra switches now because the thought of pulling out the dash one more time was not something I wanted to do. I ran the wires to the fuse block for later use for whatever mod’s may come my way.



    Looked everywhere to find a dash mount that looked as good but could not find one. I was hesitant to get this because of the install. You have to take the dash apart to do the install and it seemed daunting from the PDF. In hindsight I would do it again. It came out amazing! Just what I wanted. Make sure you buy a push pin removal tool kit. I got mine from the local O'reilly auto parts store for about ten bucks. YOU NEED THIS! The only thing that I would have liked to have Scosche address that would make it better is the mounting brackets. They are plastic not steel and the small screws need to be really tight and a longer screw with a gripping washer I think would make a lot of difference. I used it the way it came and came down on the screws hard so I hope it all stays tight.



    On another note - the PDF is great in the install process form Slingmods. Pay close attention to the starter wire when you pull up the dash. Unclip it first and then the flasher ( I have the 2016 base model) The flasher clip is attached to the mode switch down below on the dash. Polaris could have spent 10 cents more and made this wire about 4-6 inches longer and made EVERYONES life easier. The Mode switch came off during the install and the male clips got bent. I have big hands and getting down in there was a pain. I finally pulled out the switch to see what was going on to find the bent part. A pair of pliers and all set to go. ANOTHER set of wires to watch out for is the button on the lower dash just up from the mode. It has two wires and when getting the mode switch installed they came off - and came off easy. Crimp them again and tape them up and pull them out of the dash through the hole on the install - you won't regret it. AND ONE MORE THING - buy the Scosche wiring harness. Worth its weight in gold if you are installing an aftermarket camera. Getting down into the transmission to to the wire clip on the top right is fun but this harness makes it all come together seamlessly. I now have back up camera in reverse AND full time if I want it. Scosche tells you where the wire clip is but does not tell you how it clips in. You have to unclip the stock clip on the top right transmission ( two wires black/white) then use the two plugs on the harness to branch the two together. I am a wrench guy not a electric guy - I had to look at this for a min to figure it out.
    All in all spent the better part of a day doing this - a challenge but had fun - you won't regret your time as your ride will be amazing after!

  • Head unit install with back up camera

    FIRST OFF I want to give a big shout out to all the people that helped me put this together and the confidence to make it come true. The people on this forum are truly helpful good people!


    This was my weekend project to install a Boss head system, back up camera, Scosche double din dash kit, a Blue Sea fuse block, and West marine switches on my 2016 base model.


    The Boss unit is NOT water proof but I am a Southern California rider and the water issue was not much of a concern. I will be looking into buying/making a cover for it to protect it from the sun/theft but that is for later. I love the look of the dash kit. The Blue Sea unit is from West Marine and the switches too. The Switches are the “Look” I was looking for and they FIT so nice. I installed and wired the three extra switches now because the thought of pulling out the dash one more time was not something I wanted to do. I ran the wires to the fuse block for later use for whatever mod’s may come my way.


    Looked everywhere to find a dash mount that looked as good but could not find one. I was hesitant to get this because of the install. You have to take the dash apart to do the install and it seemed daunting from the PDF. In hindsight I would do it again. It came out amazing! Just what I wanted. Make sure you buy a push pin removal tool kit. I got mine from the local O'reilly auto parts store for about ten bucks. YOU NEED THIS! The only thing that I would have liked to have Scosche address that would make it better is the mounting brackets. They are plastic not steel and the small screws need to be really tight and a longer screw with a gripping washer I think would make a lot of difference. I used it the way it came and came down on the screws hard so I hope it all stays tight.


    On another note - the PDF is great in the install process form Slingmods. Pay close attention to the starter wire when you pull up the dash. Unclip it first and then the flasher ( I have the 2016 base model) The flasher clip is attached to the mode switch down below on the dash. Polaris could have spent 10 cents more and made this wire about 4-6 inches longer and made EVERYONES life easier. The Mode switch came off during the install and the male clips got bent. I have big hands and getting down in there was a pain. I finally pulled out the switch to see what was going on to find the bent part. A pair of pliers and all set to go. ANOTHER set of wires to watch out for is the button on the lower dash just up from the mode. It has two wires and when getting the mode switch installed they came off - and came off easy. Crimp them again and tape them up and pull them out of the dash through the hole on the install - you won't regret it. AND ONE MORE THING - buy the Scosche wiring harness. Worth its weight in gold if you are installing an aftermarket camera. Getting down into the transmission to to the wire clip on the top right is fun but this harness makes it all come together seamlessly. I now have back up camera in reverse AND full time if I want it. Scosche tells you where the wire clip is but does not tell you how it clips in. You have to unclip the stock clip on the top right transmission ( two wires black/white) then use the two plugs on the harness to branch the two together. I am a wrench guy not a electric guy - I had to look at this for a min to figure it out.
    All in all spent the better part of a day doing this - a challenge but had fun - you won't regret your time as your ride will be amazing after!

  • Report your current weather here.

    As a former New Englander I am ALLOWED to post this as I got out alive! ;)


    May have to start a "Go fund me" account...Might need "Sunshine withdrawal" therapy. Its drizzling in SoCal now and I'm not sure how to handle it. They say TWO days of this...☔️. The struggle is real!

  • So Cal drizzle

    May have to start a "Go fund me" account...Might need "Sunshine withdrawal" therapy. Its drizzling in SoCal now and I'm not sure how to handle it. They say TWO days of this...☔️. The struggle is real! frozen-squared

  • Something that I think is cool!

    Bigdog - I agree on your thread - true true! However it does speak to image and perception. SS or my Cruiser - I am the same person. I have a big smile no matter if I swing my leg over or drop my ass in! ^^





    Quote from Bigdog

    They look at you differently.....on a two wheeler you’re a biker bum, hell’s angels outlaw.....in the SS you’re cool and they aren’t necessarily thinking motorcycle...they are thinking I don’t know what it is but it sure looks cool...and they have questions...



  • Rear wheel break dust..

    Ok how about this for all you "engineers" out there... Put some small scoops on the rear sprocket struts to in essence turn the
    sprocket into a fan that blows towards the wheel.... Gunna be in the high 70's today the wife says we gotta go out an play ;)

  • Rear wheel break dust..

    Hummmm the world is coming apart at the seams and all I can think about are the aerodynamics of the stern end of the SS!
    Can't find any wind tunnel tests for the SS to see whats going on back there. The whole deflector "thing" is a real cool Idea
    but for the talc powder to STAY ON THE RIM AND WHEEL is gunna keep me up at night for a while... But as they say... If this
    is the extent of my problems then I guess life is good :00010166:

  • Rear wheel break dust..

    SWEET! thank you! I am five months in on this SS - been a biker all my life. Just never left a trail like this before.


    Liking this forum! A lot of genuine helpful people.

  • Corona to Julian Ca

    Was in Julian two weeks ago and was COLD ( Well cold for us in SOCAL 65 degrees) Did this route today in shirt sleeves and 82. Was brought up in New Hampshire and spent bone numbing cold days as a kid reading and rereading Cycle World and all the bike mags showing the warm promised land of bikes on the west coast. Dreaming of some day perhaps doing a cafe run or just being able to ride on a December day. Well dreams do come true! Today was incredible! Roads that ran like someone threw spaghetti on paper and then built the roads. Twisties and hairpins and long oak lined straightaways through mountain passes and lakes. To all my buddies in the frozen tundra back east - put this crazy state on your list - you won't be sorry! Have logged many six figure miles on two wheels - this SS is making it all come alive again! 8)

  • Something that I think is cool!

    Totally get it! Every time I come out of a restaurant or come back to where I park, I sometimes hang back and watch people eye it from every angle. And unlike when I am on my motorcycle the people usually stay and talk. The best part is putting a youngster in the divers seat to let their parents take a picture - priceless!

  • Rear wheel break dust..

    A lot of back roads today - in fact all back roads. I get it - the rear wheel gets dirty but this fine talc is there ALL THE FRICKIN TIME!
    My main concern is no safety issues aka break/bearing issues. If it is just "road trophy" then I am all good - just wanted to put it out there before
    I go to the dealer for advise. Thanks for the reply - appreciated! :thumbup:

  • Rear wheel break dust..

    Ok here goes... Just got back from a 240 mile ride to Julian Ca on an awesome 80 degree day in SOCAL. Pulled into the garage very slow, got out and this is what I saw.
    It appears that this is break dust ( I think ). It is very powder like and is easy to brush aside or even blow away. I look in the wheel well and I can scoop out with a card
    what looks like black talcum powder in the 6. My belt has nothing on it or anything that looks like wear. Looks new. My disk is clean as a whistle and smooth. I start EVERY
    ride with the entire SS showroom clean. Every time I take a good ride I have to wash this off the rear wheel. My parking break holds when engaged and when it is let loose the whole SS glides very easy - no drag/noise.


    How can I be doing 80+ MPH and come home to this?? I find it hard to believe that centrifugal force would / could keep this talc like powder on the wheel at any speed.
    Anyone else see this on their SS??


    Perplexed.....