I haven't seen you on Trike-Talk in a while...?
I look at it once and awhile but since getting my first Slingshot in '16, not so much.
After attending the last Spyder rally in Maggie Valley early Oct with my buddy who rides a '14, it got me interested in the new stuff BRP is cranking out. Not enuf to want one, mainly due to creaky joints, but enuf to miss my old '14 RT. 
I like this forum also but read the other one as well. I had no trouble navigating the other when it changed formats. It does have a handy button for new posts since last visit so I don't keep rereading threads. I think a problem for all of us is that attendance has fallen off. Wondering if that is symptomatic of falling sales? And a decrease of vendors?
Having been a former Can Am Spyder owner, I read that forum as well. It still seems very active which I believe has to do with BRP introducing new varieties of trikes. My buddy still rides his so we go to rallies for both.
Many thanks to you all and especially to Edward who provided such great details. Seems pretty obvious there is no way I can make it fit my +5 windscreen so I'll let go of that idea. Like Edward, It would probably spend more time hanging on garage wall anyway.
Edward, thanks a lot for detailed info. Do you think it might help if the rear mount were raised higher up the roll bars? Perhaps on the rear?
Has anyone installed this Top with an F4 +5 Windscreen and still have it open fully? I've emailed MeanSling today to see if he knows, but thought I'd ask here as well as on the other fourm. Without actually seeing one, it seems to me that perhaps the rear mount could be mounted higher (would require some fabrication) which might allow the top to be mounted a bit further back, thus making enough space forward to tilt it up.
I had a Vanderhall with a heater and it wasn't worth squat above 20mph as the wind sucked it out.
No way, you are coming across as someone adding something to what I have to think about, so thanks!! I did check after you said this and the road is paved and he says in good condition. I HOPE!
Campers note: If it looks like rain, head up to Peg's place!
@ulflyer.I think I remember the guy.He worked for Alpha who at the time they were handling the JRI shocks.Unfortunately Alpha are not in business anymore.
I think his name might have been Henry. Nice guy. He and a lady helper could whip out a laser alignment in short order. Hope you find a laser vendor; can guarantee he will be booked solid.
Will look at Bakers brackets but as it stands (just went out and looked at it) there wouldn't be room with the existing placement of Bakers. Will look forward to seeing your products at MV.
Maybe I missed it, but will it work with F4 +7 and Baker wings?
I am trying to get one to do them.Alamo Cycle Plex the dealer from San Antonio is a vendor.i am contacting him to see if its possible.
Wasn't there a vendor there a couple years ago? Named Andy? Did my '16.5 and put set of JR shocks on. What happened to him?
MillerTime: to answer your question : yes, I used Polaris Transmission fluid in my 16.5. Its synthetic, GL-3, costs about $12 qt at your dealer.
No idea who makes it for Polaris. I would not hesitate to use the same when my '18 needs it. I do mine early, the same as I do the Angle Drive.
Ok..... So here we go. You have been asking what the price will be.
$439.00 for the front removable a-frame, marine grade 80% mesh shade and storage bag.
All 100% North America made (for our northern neighbors..
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Sounds good. Will it work with Baker wings on F4 +5 windshield?
Edward has it right. I fished around a while before I found the allen screw. Don't recall now whether I pulled the boot up, or pushed it down hard. One or the other, and you'll fine the Allen. I didn't like the Sparco either.........
Perhaps oldest SS driver @ 84. She's under 2 YO.
Depends also on relationship you have with Svc Mngr. I believe my dealer would and charge the going hourly rate of approx $90 per.
I think most all Angle Drives make some sort of noise.......my 16 was fairly loud, the 18 not so loud but much higher pitch and only when accelerating or under slight load. Washing belt never made a noticeable difference on mine.
If it ever gets warm again, the spray lubes seem worth a try.
Back around '16 there were a rash of tanks cracking which led to a couple vendors making metal ones. I pulled my OEM and for preventive purposes, put a coat of JB Weld all around the seam and tubes that hoses connect to. JB that comes in a tube, variety of types. I used whatever was labeled for plastic, etc. Not sure you'd want to do that tho as you'd always be wondering if it would hold up.
Edward, for heavens sake, that T-shirt weather! 40ish here in central N.C.
30F and nearly a foot of snow, beginning to mix with sleet.
