I will get this thread moved over to the events section somehow
Like I said, ain't the end of the world if @av8ingtom runs thread. He is a proven good egg even though he has poor taste in moonshine. If you need, I can ping @rabtech and sort things out for you. I do have clout on this forum. 'Bout time I rode out to see him anyway.
Reservations made at the hotel... Ayla and I will be there Friday about 2:00. Looking forward to this!!
Way cool. If you don't have the time of your life, @MACAWS will give you your money back. We'll talk up a convoy the next time we meet, which is soon I hope. We will being going 15 - the scenic (long) way. If you are trailering again AND doing 95/85 - forget us. Bride will not approve. I will most very likely (book as most assuredly) divert a bit in Fredericksburg to pick up @DocG and @BatPower. 15 to 15 to 15 to 58. Take a right, take a right, park. I can do that with my eyes closed.
@MACAWS - this is quickly becoming the official thread. Time to do something, my friend, unless you want @av8ingtom to take over - which would not be the end of the world, but... At least it isn't @V-SHOT - that would be the end of the world...
Pffffttt... I get hotel credits for each night I book silly!
Besides, there were only 2 rooms left available for that weekend... so ya' better hop to it! LOL
Pffffftt to you too. I've been to many more @MACAWS events than you. Some are secret... The hotel doesn't sell out months in advance... until the word gets out that I am attending. And, that word is NOT out. Shhh.
Most excellent news that we will encounter each other again, again, again. Please remind Stacy who I am - she was a bit fuzzy about that last time. I did toke off of her vape (and your's) many moons ago, so we should be friends - she has my germs. Why she forgot last time, I dunno. Spank her like a, well, you can take it from here. I am a forgiving person by nature, but I have my limits. Spank her with abandon.
Awesome!! We are hoping to make it again this year!!!
That indeed would be awesome. We (bride & I) much enjoyed the company of you and yours last year. Good times, it was.
Still remember fondly the chase car in my rear view mirror - why was the FBI tailing me? Again? The Caddy SUV really kept up with this big dog!
And, just a friendly reminder, anyone who pilots your Sling on one of our rides NEEDS TO RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE prior to launching. I'll still halt the ride for you again, all the same. But, just 'cause we are buddies. We were almost ready to turn around looking for pieces of Road Dog on the side of the road... seriously... Good story, though. Let's make new ones this year, eh?
Note to you, the FBI SUV didn't want to stop for you... yet I did...
Done!
Huh.
You didn't call 'em directly. You could have saved a few more coins asking for the Slingshot discount. Last few times, I got "I dunno, I'll discount you anyway as you have been here before". There was, at some point, a Slingshot discount.
And, calling direct, you can ensure a room in the 2nd building facing the lake. That's where all the big dogs (like me) will be hangin'. Very nice rooms.
And, calling direct, you can change or cancel up the 48 hours before.
Magnuson Hotel on the Lake ⋆ Magnuson Hotels
Phone: (434) 374-5023
Too late for Her Royal Majesty Erica, but hopefully helps someone else. Hi @ericastar76!
Though bride and I are in 100%, I ain't 'a bookin' nuttin' 'till @MACAWS calls it a go.
Not sure how much I can contribute here, but here I go.
My angle drive crapped on itself a while ago. Sounded like I had gravel in the transmission. Sounded like I had no wheels, and was being dragged. Took 2 freakin' months to get a replacement, during perfect riding season. Still sore 'bout that.
As it was 'splained to me, when the angle drive shits its pants, it throws off the geometry of the whole rear end - causing other problems. Angle drive repair included a new belt (which was started to get chewed up), new sprocket (I think), new swing arm bearings - which also includes the axle. Maybe some other stuff.
All good now, and I didn't have to overnight my baby at anytime. Was told to drive the snot out of it anyway, which I did - just not far from home...
A good dealer is priceless, and can fix the OP's problem. Hope still under warranty. These kinds of problems can get really spendy really fast.
As @FunCycle mentioned I am currently running deflectors on the front and rear. The front deflectors are the one that @ethermion brought to us here.
Thanks for the shout out, but that wasn't me. I don't do mods, much less imagine new ones. All my mods were either gifts or done at gunpoint.
Someone more worthy than I deserves that mention, and didn't get it.
$10/year here in Virginia.
Way cool!
I'll take one in red - to match my eyes.
Pack mine the next time we meet. Soon, I hope. You can help me with the install...
@hrmiracle,@Cameron Roberts, @MACAWS, @3rdwheel, @Gadgeteer, @Trucon01, @TheRock, @Jdin, @lrobbi, @WraithSS, @DocG, @Webweaver1021, @Ben67zl1, @jaytee, @V-SHOT, @Andy Hatch, @Tango, @jaytee, @Hpocus, @KayTwo, @Slej, @Silver Surfer, @ethermion, @dharmab, @Keithmo, @Bradshaw'sSS, @Sling Cat, @av8ingtom, @mytoy, @sideseatdriver, @adventure4me, @Nemesis1701, @Bubblehead, @DarkSquid, @Onegear, @Tripod, @BatPower, @RaiAvila, @pwmd, @WOLF, @Designer, @N2Orbit, @FunCycle, @ericastar76, @Sideslinger, @EjFord, @Firefly, @MiM, @Candyman, @STYLN , @roadog1aj, @Tech_Rick , @TheBuiltmore, @Bu11sh1t, @A-Team SS , @Ross , @Rob the Slob , @Boomer , @Bill Martin , @Lorge, @Hernandeves5, @david3198 , @MWSlingshot
Hey, Hey!
Gatherings of Wrecking Crew members is prohibited unless I sanction the swarm. All y'all know the rules.
Ahem, I sanction this swarm. All good now. Yay! Applause!
Indeed, @MACAWS knows how to throw a party. Though, everybody knows, that everybody shows up just to see ME. Haven't missed any of them, and have no wish to miss one in the future.
Count me in 100%.
Madstad rocks. Way cool folks.
Have had their double windshield for nearly 3 years. Marvelous.
Sporting their original prototype Stinger top these days. Marvelous.
Had a customer service issues 2x. Everything sorted out before I could finish a sentence. Marvelous.
@Madstad , best to you from a big fan. Y'all good folks.
Every Slingshot will do 130mph. You just need to rev it out in 4th gear.
These words are true. 1/2 dozen visits to the track confirm this. 5th gear is for MPG only.
Rev it out in 3rd on the way to 4th, you will get to 130 faster.
@ethermion hey have not seen you around in a bit, whats going on?
Smokin', drinkin', singin', dancin'. Might even work a bit today. You?
I'm like 20 minutes away from you. You know how to reach me. Bust off work early, and let's hang out telling lies about other crew members, and maybe a tipple or two. That always makes me happy.
Huh. This is really not funny.
A coal burner, I could do. A trailer full of coal, all you need is water to go a long way. Piss in the boiler, in a pinch. Maybe some sand to get uphill.
Otherwise, a Polaris power plant is unhappy news. The GM power train, and most of the body work are about the only parts of my Sling that have not given me serious problems.
I keep getting junk mail from Polaris about upgrade offers. Fact is, my 2015 is 50% 2017 just on warranty repairs.
Rumors of a Polaris power train are not new. Let's hope it stays just rumors.
@Orangeman , what are those road creatures? The Reliant Robin was a true trike, and I can't peg from your pic. Looks a lot like the original CVCC, but they ain't burning oil.
Goodness! This topic never seems to die.
In Northern Virginia, ride without a helmet, top or not, at your own risk. Finally got a top a few months ago, and talked to a LEO in a parking lot. He advised to wear a bucket.
If you want to carry a printout of some state law, and be your own lawyer on the side of the road, go for it. If the cops smile and wave as you go by bucketless, they just met quota, and are off to party. Doesn't mean you are good, just lucky.
I always reek of alcohol, and really don't want to socialize with the law. Get youself a shorty bucket. I wear mine like a hat. Drop it on my head, but never lace it up. Easy-peasy.
Lots of outstanding advice from folks 10x smarter than me on this forum. But, dang, I have heard some really wrong advice on buckets from forum members. So wear one. It won't kill you.
Last I checked, and it was a bit ago, Virginia wanted windshields with wipers (not me), and who knows what "enclosed body" means. Not gonna leave that up to a LEO who has NOT made quota. I think the Virginia language was for Elio (rest their soul) & maybe Tanom, not us good people in Slingshots.
@MACAWS should know very well the NC laws. Though visiting him last fall for a ride through NC, I was told no helmets necessary. Only to find out that it was one man's opinion that in NC "they just don't care". Sure.
And, maybe it is just me, for long rides I will always wear a bucket. Eating sand, rocks, dust, dirt, apple cores, banana peels, cigarette butts, fast food wrappers, chicken bones, bird shit, birds, blah in my 2 wheel days taught me the merits of a bucket with a pull down visor.
I agree that it is the most disgustingly ugly beast ever seen. By lowering the price, they will sell 3 instead of 2.
@DarkSquid told me I can join this group and invite you all to a pool party in Virginia Beach.
If @DarkSquid says so, it must be done. Look for a PM from me.
I was out driving yesterday and saw a couple of slingshots come through LORTON that I have not seen around here before. One was red with red spoked rims and the second looked either dark blue or black with Led's lit up. was it anyone from our group?
Really? Not familiar to me. Not sure I approve of unknown Slings on our turf. Not sure I approve of known Slings on our turf without buying me a drink.
Lemme look into this.
After 10 days and 10 inches of rain, maybe cabin fever brought out some of our friends. Yesterday wasn't too bad. Today is awesome. Got in 3 hours of riding this morning.
Cool @roadog1aj !
I got the full dress kit in red. Serious hunks of metal and looks awesome. Much bigger than the pics suggest. You could probably stand on it.
Made by virgin angels. @lrobbi is just the distributer (robbi dude being neither).
YAY @MWSlingshot ~> It’s PARTY TIME!!!
Careful with Erica. She liked the hazing so much, she wanted to join the crew twice so that she could do it again. Sigh.
@ericastar76 what's up with you? Your garage shop thread went quiet. All good? When do we meet again, again, again?
