This is a sad sad day in my household. Today was so frustrating I didn't even get all my work finished.
Posts by 123hotdog
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Today is the day. If I have four more years as good as the past four, I might just retire early and ride with FunCycle and play that Johnny Cash song. "I've been everywhere man"
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Lexanitwenty 305/30zR20 103y
Frt 255/35zr19 96w xlMe too.
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Last thing I want when I am in my slingshot is phone calls
Me too. I have ride command but in some cases phone works better for GPS and phone is where my music comes from.
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Doing some online research, there is a polycarbonate material named “tuffak” (no ‘p’ in the word). Just sayin’...
Yea, that's it. Damn public school system.
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All I see online for TuffPak are hardened cases. Are you sure that is the material name?
Was at GRP today. TuffPak is the name of the material. It is some type of poly carbonate material. I will post a pic of the invoice once it's done. I should pick it up next week when I'm working near there.
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I have installed a MadStad windshield and now it is time for a ram mount or something to hold my phone. I have read some older posts on the subject but would like to hear some fresh thoughts on the matter.
I would like to mount the phone holder directly to the windshield bracket. I also would like to clean up the wiring and not have a wire hanging across the cockpit to the glove box.
Just looking for some thoughts from this community of what some people have done. Thanks in advance for all your help and input.
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I know he wanted a boost, but it doesn't say that the quad is off the table
I'm hoping for a Super Coupon for the Quad in 2022.
Boost 2020
Paint 2021
Quad 2022
A man's gotta have a plan.
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All I see online for TuffPak are hardened cases. Are you sure that is the material name?
It's been years since I had the windshield made, I might even have it spelled wrong. If I can ever stop mowing, I will head over there to get it made. These people are so good to me, they will let me back Sling right up to shop and let me dry fit it before I leave with it. They don't even charge for the fab work, just the material. I go to these folks all the time for lawn mower belts, hydraulic hoses, and anything plastic, plexiglass, or otherwise.
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Alright Mitch. This post will change your life and make your dreams come true for sure.
Don't ask me where in the hell these guys get these cars.
I have spoke with them on occasion. Really nice people. Real down to earth and not jerks on the phone.
They actually make time for you. They remind me so much of Dave@DDMWorks. Same service.
I almost pulled the trigger on a Satellite this year but I'm waiting. It wasn't a Roadrunner.
They will ship right to your door.
Mitch TheWickedReaper is in Hendersonville Tn and maybe can shed some light on them.
Their inventory moves really fast. Especially Mopars.
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I am getting ready to have one of these made. Luckily somebody from this forum was kind enough to give me the pattern. Thank you so much and you two know who you are. They actually did all the work. I am going to get one made out of TuffPak which is similar to what Nascar windows are made of. Guys if you have a General Rubber and Plastics near you, they can make this stuff if you design the pattern so so so cheap. They once made me a windshield for a Vetter motorcycle fairing out of TuffPak for $22 when the windshield was $130 to buy. As soon as the weather changes and my work slows, I am going to get this done and I will post pictures and invoices.
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Excellent Video.
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Kinduva long range SS project going on. We have been scouring the Blue Ridge Mountains in SW NC for a house. We have narrowed it down now to the Waynesville -Maggie Valley area. Was there yesterday with the leaves changing and 100’s of bikes buzzing around enjoying the cool fall weather. If everything goes according to my plan there will be one helluva SS house warming party come next years Maggie Valley Rally. Talk about stockin up on fine Kentucky bourbon (plus now moonshine) plus good cigars - details in the works....
I can't wait. That will put you a stones throw from me. Great riding all over this place. That's for sure.
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I need to enter in two states.
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Bump. I got just the pic. Brb.
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Display MoreThe vast, and I mean vast ,majority of Slingshot purchasers do not participate in modding , Facebook or Forums, The only Slingshot world they know is the one that exists at the local Dealerships. Sad really, but also plenty of potential for future members, groups, customers etc. Consequently, I think you are going to see things change over the next couple of years.
Fortunately, the Slingshot Communities are starting to grow now, that production numbers are getting up there, and the new participants wandering in are thrilled with what they they are finding outside of the Dealerships. Though the vast majority of purchasers have yet to find the communities, I expect you will see that will change quickly.
Riders For Life is a new Community that is growing quickly. and with many of the new events, like the Houston Experience which DKF Texas and others are promoting, Communities are growing ! And no one should doubt the impact Ivor's Group, Slingshot Roadsters Events and Rallies, has had and will continue to have. The SOG organization has gotten off to a great start and we all hope they will continue to build on that , their FB Group is a very large and active one where slingshot comradery not only exists but is well promoted.
Also on an upbeat note, Polaris is starting to recognize the benefits of the different communities and you can see it reflected in their adds, many FB and some forum members have had their Slingshots featured in adds promoting the endless customizing available . Rallies and meets are now starting to get Polaris attention as well, as they realize the benefits of the communities.
I think and hope, you will see Polaris pursue those avenues further. as they build the Slingshot Brand, as they begin to see, the Communities are growing !
And Of Course, there is one organization that has spearheaded the Movement from day 1 , Thank you Slingshotinfo.com
This is not the last time I will say this, it's just one more time I say it and I will continue to say it:
The Slingshot is only half the fun. The other half is all the good and patient and HELPFUL people on this forum.
That is what truly makes the Slingshot experience what it is.
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I agree with Rab. Screwdrivers are poor quality. I have stood on a 15/16 box wrench when I weighed 400 lbs tying to get a spindle nut loose and it did not break. It was the Pittsburgh brand. I have been using those black air sockets there for years. I did just recently buy the t-handle allen wrench set. Can't judge them yet. Everything I have taken loose on the sling with them wasn't tight anyway.
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Display MoreI had all the numbers in my head and on the way home I was about 15 miles from my house and my forward progress came to a halt.
I pulled off the side of the road and tried to start it and I noticed that when I turned the key on I didn't hear the fuel pump prime like you would normally. However I could hear it and it sounded sick.
I called my friend with the Maxey air bag trailer and he came to pick me up. When he got there his battery on the trailer was dead and he couldn't run the air compressor on the trailer. I told him we could just remove the battery out of my slingshot. So I popped the cover off the battery compartment and I could smell that burnt plastic smell. So I cut some of my zip ties and the fuse holder that runs up to my Walbro fuel pump came out far enough to see. It wasnt pretty. It was a melted pile of goo. The fuse was just melted into the fuse holder. So I cut the holder out and stripped the two ends and taped it all up.... I turned the key on and the fuel pump came to life just like it is supposed to....
I apologize but I can't remember the speeds and rpm. This morning I am going to put a new fuse block in and ill take it out again and ill carry a pen and paper with me.
Getting back to the fuse holder issue.. I'm going to guess that since there was absolutely no damage to the pump and no damage to the wire anywhere that the fuse holder must have just been a piece of junk. And the fact that when I removed the melted holder and connected the wires up straight it was perfect.
I had the exact same thing happen on a brand new mower. I realize that big white beast is far from a mower but the same applies, I put in new fuse holder and have ran it for years without issue. Fuse was bouncing in and out and arcing. Glad you got it repaired.
FYI. Lawnmower shop burnt me for a battery and a stator before I found problem. A**holes.
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Here is a hint for anyone doing an install. The first time you crank it up, of course there won't be any oil in the lubed parts, so disconnect the harness on the coil packs and turn the engine over for 10 - 15 seconds. This will get the oil pumping well!
I even do this when changing the oil, just to make sure my turbo has oil in it after things have drained.
This is the reason I will never leave this forum. You just can't get this kind of input anywhere else. Thanks wokka. I would have never thought of that.
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Waiting with money in hand. Haven't told wife yet but I'm going to do it anyway.
I have been with the little woman for over a decade. Asking for forgiveness works much better than asking for permission. Not only that, the silent treatment you get after that will allow you to focus better while installing it.
