The first one I loose is one NEEDED most often.....
Posts by SZurlo
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I'd still figure out a way to lose just the 10mm....
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Otto actually has a really nice switch builder wizard for the K1 series where you just click radio buttons for all the features you want and it builds the part number for you.
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7000 mAh batteries are not uncommon for tablets, etc. Even phones have batteries over 4000 now.
I believe that the zipper pocket on the wrist holds the battery, not sure if you have to remove the battery to charge or not. Even if you do, I'm pretty sure you could rig a short extension to eliminate this. Here's the link.
Heated Gloves Men Women - Electric Winter Gloves Rechargeable Heated Motorcycle Gloves, Battery Heating Gloves Waterproof for Snowing Hunting Skiing Climbing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y…_r_cp_apa_i_YRRXDbCDZECVK
Pretty impressive specs if accurate. Says they will run for 6 to 7 hours at the highest heat setting (140-150 F). For a 7kmAh battery to last that long the gloves can't be pulling much more than about 1 amp at the highest setting. At 3.7 volts, that's only 3.7 watts. Typical 12v heated gloves pull 3 or more amps, so in the neighborhood of 36 watts. I don't know. Color me skeptical...
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You can get one at Amazon if you don't mind paying $17 for it
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I'm looking at these. Heat down to fingertips, turn off/on, regulate heat w/o removing gloves, 7000 mAh batteries that charge up via USB, wrist drawstring, fingertip touch screen capability (I'm a bit sceptical of this one), and most importantly - they come in medium for guys like me with smaller hands!
$90 on Amazon. I'll review them when I get a pair!
I'll really be curious to see your review. Battery life specifically. Is the battery external to the glove? Hard to believe they can cram a 7k AH battery in a glove and have it still be comfortable.
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Wow you are the man, or something else. I did some crazy things like riding a GN 250 Suzuki in the rain from Virginia Beach to central Pennsylvania along the Baltimore Beltway in pouring rain at night in the early 80s.
S.D. Year round! I am humbled!
Just to clarify, I mean San Diego, not South Dakota
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A gas card and join us in SoCal!😜
I lived in S.D. for most of the 80's. For a long time a motorcycle was my only transportation. Rode all year round. Really miss it sometimes.
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I have the her GERBINGS and they are the same way.....to slide the heat control on my phone up or down I have to remove my glove....the glove material doesn’t seem to work with the touch screen.
it’s the price you pay for creature comforts... so far I have my jacket liner and gloves set at about 3/4.....I adjust the amount of under clothing according to how cold it is....
when I bought my gear I bought the pants that had a heated removable liner. And I just bought a heated jacket liner so I could wear it as a wind breaker on top of everything or as a jacket liner.....under a jacket. Instead of buying heated socks that could probably get really mungy, I bought heated soles. All of which I control separately with my neutrino. I really like that thing.I have the Gerbing jacket liner. Took it and the gloves for a test ride today for the first time. Liner was awesome. I've got the Neutrino Aurora so I'm going to tinker with speed/temp automation options. Although, I'm having an issue with my Neutrino. Working with their tech support on it now. Half the time when I start the Sling the Neutrino wont pair with my phone. Only way to get it working again is to unplug the BT dongle from the Neutrino and plug it back in.
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That could work. I have a spare ID card retractor reel I could attach it to. Hmmmm..
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..can you cut the finger tip off
I'll probably just return them and buy some tighter fitting fabric gloves that work with touch screens. Seeing many options at Amazon. May just scrap the heated idea.
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I've never had heated gloves before either, but my last Harley had heated grips and I was surprised how much I used them.
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I should have done more research on this, I admit it... I bought a pair of heated gloves from Amazon made by First Gear. I couldn't find Gerbings in my size. The first gears had good reviews so I ordered them. Don't get me wrong, they are very nice gloves, and they are toasty. However, they make me so fat-fingered that I can barely use any controls other than the shifter and turn single lever, Good luck trying to hit any of the rubber buttons on the ride command. I get 2 or 3 at a time. And of course (and I should have researched this too) they don't work with the touch screen on the ride command or my iPhone. Having them hooked up to my Neutrino doesn't do me much good if I can't control the heat setting while wearing the damn things. So... What SHOULD I have bought?
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I don't have experience with boost, you have heard from our two resident pros and other users, and I'm sure more will ring in. I just want to say I applaud your response to a life-changing diagnosis and, I'm sure, a major shock and change to your outlook on life. I would like to think I would react the same but no one will ever know unless they are in a similar situation. Like you and many others, I've always had the attitude of do what you can while you can. Life comes with no guarantees (or extended warranty) and you get from it what you take. My opinion, for what it's worth, is do what the heart wants. This is your show and you get to write the script. Ged Bless you and your family and we'll all pray for your ongoing health.
Let's Ride!
Trust me, the attitude I have now is not the one I had the day of the diagnosis. It's a process. In the end, we can either play the cards we are dealt, or throw them in. I'm not ready to throw them in, and the SS and it's community is a big part of the reason for that.
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...and if you need help with the install, we can do that also for you.
I've actually been wrenching on my own vehicles most of my adult life. I can do most anything short of an engine rebuild myself. I've read the entire stage 1 kit install guide and none of it is any more advanced than anything than I've done before. Of course, my left hand isn't as cooperative as it used to be, but I've been able to work around that so far. The only "cheat" I would opt for is the oil pan option so I don't have to drill and tap the pan that's on it now. Actually, my biggest limitation for wrenching is my tiny garage. I have to do most of my work in the driveway. I have to put Crisco on the sides of the sling to get it in the garage
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Just saw you are just down the way in Lexington, SC. If you have a chance to come up this way, we are not too far from you in Greenville. We would be happy to show you what we offer and if you need help with the install, we can do that also for you.
Yes, you and I have actually discussed this via e-mail. I'm, the guy that wanted to know if you did ECU tunes "while you wait" and if I could just pick up my stage 1 kit rather than have it shipped.
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Thanks for all the great feedback, guys. I hadn't read any posts on transmission issues yet, so that was good additional info I didn't have. It sounds like the best thing for me to do next is talk to my dealer, and if I don't like what they tell me, there are two more within 50 miles of me. Hopefully one of he three will be "mod-friendly"
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I am NA and don't need no stinking boost to keep up with most people on here.
I'm not really trying to keep up with anyone. I just enjoy driving a vehicle that can lay you back in the seat if you ask it too. I'd want boost even if I was the only vehicle on the road. My ex had a turbo Beetle. Pretty tame by boosted standard, but I loved driving it.
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I've read dozens of forced induction threads, and read quit a few of Dave@DDMWorks very informative explanations about forced induction and what it can do to a one of these 2.4L GM motors if you run it too hard, have too much boost, etc. (popped piston tops, sheared head-bolts, etc.) So I know what CAN happen, what I'd like to know is in a low boost setup like the DDM stage 1 kit, how OFTEN this actually happens. The second thing I'm trying to find out, is overall, how reliable these motors are stock. I know timing chain tensioners are/were is an issue, but is that still an issue or has Polaris resolved that recently? (I have a 2019). Angle drives? I know there was a recall in the past on them. The bottom line I'm trying to get to is, how likely is it that I'm going to have a major drive train issue, and how likely is it that it could be blamed on boost.
OK, so here is that twist I mentioned. In July of this year I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Right now the issues I'm having are limited to my left hand and some balance problems. This is why I traded the Harley in on the SS in August. I just didn't feel safe on 2 wheels anymore. The thing with PD is that it advances at different rates for everyone. I might be fine (with meds) for 20 years, or I could be in a wheel chair in 5. My fear is that if I wait until August of 2021 to do boost, I may no longer be capable of handling a performance vehicle with a manual transmission when that time arrives. Or will only have a couple of years to enjoy it. I'm not asking for anyone to tell me what I should do. What I'm looking for is the folks with years of experience dealing with Polaris and slings, boosted or not, to give me an idea of what the likely hood is that I will need major drive train work between now and my end of warranty, and how likely it is that Polaris would give me grief about fixing it if my sling was boosted (assuming it wasn't something that could easily be attributed to the boost).
Thanks,
Steve
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That would be Slingshots in the Smokies
Right but that's not until May. Was hoping there was something else before then. Guess there's always track day
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