Posts by W3JNP

  • Cargo carrier

    Quote from Lowpt2001

    What brand and/or dimensions is yours? That is what I am wanting. We have a bulletspeed top and my wife always needs extra bags.....and I want at least one sub in storage compartment

    The rack came from WalMart.

    The brackets are common use items on ATV's.

    The tubing on the Twist Dynamics top are

    1.66" O.D. (1 & 5/8th)

    1.38: I.D.

    You can get the correct size brackets for under $50 for all 4.

    The clamps that attach the brackets to rack are common cable clamps available at almost any hardware store.

  • Other Money Pits / Hobbies

    Quote from Frankie55

    Enrolled in ground school twice. First just before Desert Storm, second just before 9/11. Bad timing, both got derailed. Aero clubs permanently removed from air bases after 9/11. From time to time I think about pursuing again, mostly after a few beers ^^. Now retired. I actually just ordered (today) Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge / Airplane Flying Handbook Combo. At this point cost vs actual use is the biggest deterrent. I figured in my spare I can do some reading. Who knows, books are just a few bucks. If I do decide to go for it I'll enroll in an actual ground/flight school. There's one at a local airport 15 minutes away.

    Take a Discovery Flight at your local airport. You get the opportunity to fly the plane with an instructor and get a better feel if it is something you really want to do. They usually run about $100 to $150 for an hour flight.

  • Other Money Pits / Hobbies

    Quote from Dave@DDMWorks

    Didn't realize they did a 180 with a constant speed prop back then (1965?), that should be a nice performing plane. Fly safe also! If you get down by KGMU, let me know!

    They didn't. STC upgrade after the first engine ran out. Correct on the 65.


    Will do. I'm based at KRDG (Reading, PA)

  • Slingshot Extended Warranty Question

    Quote from Neosolidus

    all you need is the purchase agreement "receipt" that you got from your dealer at purchase time.

    I don't know how polaris does it since I didn't buy their extended warranty but when I have made the MISTAKE of buying extended warranties from other companies before I never received anything in the mail stating you have coverage, normally you get a booklet stating coverage and proof of purchase receipt from your dealer and that is all she wrote.

    THANKS ! ! !

  • Other Money Pits / Hobbies

    NICE Arrow! My 140 is a bit different in that is has an 0-360 (180 hp) and constant speed prop. Gives me a bit more speed buy no where near you. Useful load stayed the same but the plane doesn't know that. Fly safe ! ! !

  • Slingshot Extended Warranty Question

    I purchased the extended warranty for my 2018 SL back in October and have never received anything from Polaris.


    When I research it online with Polaris it shows the warranty exists and its’ dates.


    Did anyone who purchased the warranty ever get anything from Polaris showing that they have the warranty?

  • Phone Mount and wiring

    I attached these RAM balls to the support and added a dual USB port just below the GPS - it is barely visible in this photo. A phone could be attached just as easy.

  • Luggage Racks Anyone?

    Quote from Cman

    W3JNP can u give any insight on the bags you're using?P



    The bags are made by Iron Rider and fit perfectly on Sling Lows racks. I do not think these bags are still available but if you can find them they are perfect for some extra storage.

  • Anyone know anything about these storage bags

    I have the complete set of all 4 bags (2 large & 2 small). The small ones are perfect for some hand tools and a small 12 volt air pump and some Slime. I leave them in all the time. Truthfully I do not use the large bags often as they are a PIA and it is easier to put things in and out of the storage space without using them.

  • ESP light on

    I have a 2018 and the same problem. The dealer has replaced the brake light switch with the new "improved" switch from Polaris. That has not solved the problem. After reading many messages on this I think a speed sensor is the issue. Only problem is figuring out which one.