Posts by Nitro

  • Got bit

    Thanks Dave, interested in what you find out about the SL haircut. Nice to have an expert

    on the thread.

    N

  • Got bit

    The automatic never entered my mind. As far as flashing (reprograming) the ECU

    I'm 99% sure the SL has been detuned from the factory (probably retarded ignition timing).

    Don't know for sure but on the ECU'S I had flashed it will void the engine warranty, but if

    you have a problem you can reflash back to stock so no problem, just make sure the tuner

    gives you that option before the flash. Of course someone has to crack the code on the 2020

    ECU before any of this can happen, believe me it's probably already been done.


    Unfortunately I'm in Michigan 20 degrees and black ice today. Guess I got some time.

    N

  • Got bit

    OK, thanks for the advice. I decided I won't do any factory upgrades.

    The pre order has to be within two or three weeks to take advantage of the extra year

    on the warranty (if that means anything). Yes it looks like I will do the same thing I

    did with the bike I bought last January. Bought a new leftover 2018 model, stripped

    some of the brand new parts, exhaust, brakes, fenders, blinkers, levers, seat etc. and did

    about $4,000 in mods, about the same amount I saved on the bike.

    Right now the 2020 is only offered as SL and R. Maybe someone could chime in as to

    whether or not perhaps an ecu flash would bring the SL up to speed? Don't want to over think

    all this.

  • novelty worn off?

    Seen the Slingshots scattered around motorcycle dealerships over the last six years, thought

    they were bad ass looking but kept walking. Now I'm older and the 2020 Gen 2 is newer

    and maybe better. It's enough to finally push me over the edge and the extra year warranty

    with the pre order helps. My two cents.

  • Got bit

    Really good group. Thanks for the input and helping out a newbie. "Dave" sounds like

    Dave @ Vcyclenut my bike tuner = Visa card takes a hit. Looking forward to any advice.

  • Got bit

    Just registered to the forum. After seeing these Slingshots scattered around dealerships the last six years my

    impressions went from OK cool but not for me, to maybe, but really I got my bikes. Don't ask me why but now

    that the 2020 R has hit and I'm old now, I just got bit. Going to pre order the 2020 R and would appreciate any

    input on any factory add-ons, rear fender, windshields etc. that are best from the factory. I think the extra year

    warranty with the pre order pushed me over the edge. I usually need an excuse. Would appreciate your input.


    Thanks