Posts by bubba

Quote from Nemesis1701

Several really good people will cross your path while you're member of the SSC "Slingshot Community".

@Bill from Hahn RaceCraft is one ....I briefly spoke to him at the FIRM TRACK DAY and my take on him is what you see now... Straight forward been there done that type of businessperson that takes his time to deal with questions about his products that he himself and crew have tested and developed based on usage and experience. He will not sell you a product that has not been Hahnonizd before it reaches the streets.

@Noel Hughes is another SS master mind that stands behind his products and will not hesitate to call you just to see how things come out with your install. He is a SS owner that enjoys the ride as much as the next guy you may be taking to him one day and never realize that he is the main guy in Cycle Springs and yes he is a business savvy individual whose first desire is to help you and put you back on the road ASAP. And is a pioneer in useful SS mods!

Shawn ....Service Manager at Cycle Sports in Orlando will do you good all the time no hassle customer service.Will not question a repair or warranty claim he will get it fixed for you.

With people like this this SS revelation can live on for many years only go wrong if Polaris or government decided to do something stupid but in the mean time friendships have been forged, money has been spent, ideas and home made mods have been the backbone of fabricators and in a way they feel part of us because they too use and put their lives in care of there products and those of competitive fabricators.
And here is the catch I have never bought any of their products but I can tell that the day I do I'll be getting quality and service rare commodities in other industries. So I'm happy that these people have my back and that of my fellow sling zombies for many years to come.

Thank guys

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Very true words my friend. I am finding this just as close a community as any jeep, bike family I have been in,
only difference being I feel like a kid again riding in my Sling!

I have 5 extra black if anyone needs 'em. I can hand them off on the next ride.

Quote from Bill Martin

I wouldn't know how to act if I got sumthin for free for my Sling. If I'm not payin a crapload of cash it just doesn't feel right after this long

Just pay it forward

Quote from Clueless

http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/about-mcgard

Always made in usa.

Bubba ...Where did you see they were made in China

Also just because the threads look clean doesn't mean they heat treated them properly our used better steel

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I went to Amazon to check them out as like you suggested and because I like to learn at least one new thing a day. I am more then willing to spend good money for a quality component. I also like to get value for my dollar. I am no expert on heat treating or lug nuts. Although I did stay at a holiday inn... just kidding. When you buy on amazon you most always will find the country of origin where the product is made. If you scroll down to the description it will show you where the product is made. That's one of the things I like about shopping there. While I agree from your link they state proudly on their website they sell American made products someone might want to tell them that amazon has their lug nuts listed as made in China. http://www.amazon.com/McGard-6…694065&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2 BTW, I just looked at their website and they have a disclaimer "This product may contain globally sourced materials/components."

Look what was waiting for me when I got home today! Threads look nice and clean. I don't know the country of origin on these but for what it's worth the Mcgard's are made in China. Thanks again Rabtech for the heads up.

Quote from rabtech

Thanks Rabtech for the information. Me being frugal (not cheap I swear) bought a set on Amazon that look to be the same specs and the picture look pretty darn close to the Gorllias. $8 less and free shipping is a 12 pack! I will let you know what they look like when I get them in a couple of days. http://www.amazon.com/AccuWhee…oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

The way it was explained to me was that because of the way the gears are cut they need the sludge to wear in properly. I wouldn't think a company would design a gearbox that way but they do recommend a 50k service and there seems to be many reports on the forums of other issues or leaks with it. We may be the cause of our own misery. Sorry to derail the thread. Should I delete my responses and maybe start a new one on just my question?

I have heard that because of the gear design in the drive that it is better to not change out the oil before hand and go with the manufacturers recommendation. I'm not sure how long a sufficient break in period should be but it will kill me to not change it for 50k miles.

Great day, good bunch of people. It was nice meeting everyone.

That swipe around the video stuff is bad azz! I feel like I am there for the ride.

Very true my friend. I have found though that if I get into the throttle the mechanical sounds pick up along with my smile and my better half quiets down. It's what I like to call a win-win!

Quote from Cape Sling

Nothing is perfect. JK

Thanks for all the help. I picked up the 9" and could not be happier. I can talk with the wife now

I got my base ss two weeks ago and I have been having a blast ever since. I put a bunch of miles on without the shield and while I enjoyed it I have to admit that it's a much more enjoyable ride now. The bugs were not as bad as the sand blasting for me. Not to add to the confusion of inches mentioned already but I went to cycle springs the other day and had a Madstad 9" installed and I could not be happier. You might want to sit in some others or hit a dealer that has them to get the right fit for you. I'm 6' and even in the highest position I can see over the shield if that helps. Ride safe!

Anyone heading over from the Lake Nona area?

Quote from NatomasSlingshot1

Going through all my e-mails back and forth with Madstad:The 9 inch blade, when it is in its lowest position, sits 5 inches above the highest point on the dash. That is measuring with the ruler flat against the highest point on the dash and straight up in the air. It would be 2 inches higher, when raised to the maximum height.

With that being said, when in its lowest position, the 7 inch blade should sit just over 3 inches above the highest point on the dashboard, and just over 5 inches when at its maximum height. I went with the 7 inch, so that when I raised it as high as possible, for maximum airflow in the summer, I would still be clearly looking over the windscreen. I Hope that helps.

Winner winner chicken dinner! Thanks, that is what I needed to know.

Looking at Madstads site is shows the top of the stock shield sits 5" above the top of the dash. Does anyone know what the 7" madstad set in the lowest position is at?

Picked up my base ss last week and have put about 500 miles on with no shield wearing only goggles. If it weren't for the love bugs I would have been grinning the whole time. Never rode my bike without a helmet so the wind noise is BIG in the ss but second day out I popped in some earbuds and amazon music made it perfect. What did we do before smart phones? Only real complaint is the sand blasting from other vehicles. That being said I have been searching the forums for advice and I am leaning towards a madstad 9"blade. I would hate to loose all the airflow with all the heat down here. I haven't had this much fun since I was a kid!