Took the really long way to go get a burger for lunch. Took an hour and a half to get to Burger Fi 11 miles away. Hate it when that happens. Now enjoying an adult beverage in my favorite tumbler.
Posts by MISC
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Did you paint them yourself. or have a shop do it?
The paint looks like a perfect match in the pics!!
UAS painted it. I figured better to pay a little extra ($100) and let them do it right and match the color.
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Really like the looks of those 2020 gap fillers. They look really good on your Slingshot. How was the fit and finish of the gap fillers? Once installed, do they fit secure? Was it difficult hooking up the switchback lights?
The finish was excellent. The fit is great IF your front spoiler is in good shape. My drivers side fit perfectly. 2 sided tape on bottom and radiator side along with 3 screws that tap into back side of spoiler on bottom. Top is free floating by design. There is an included brace that mounts under the parking light and runs down behind filler slightly to give it some back bracing but is not attacked to the filler. Passenger side was a little more work because I hit a gator tail at about 80 mph one night so it was slightly bent. You can adjust with a crow bar stuck into the top or bottom brace tubes if needed if the traditional adjustment brackets don't do the trick. The key is dry fitting until you feel you have it close. Doesn't hurt to have an extra set of hands when you still the screws in because the fit is precise. These are made of fiberglass and look great. UAS customer service was top notch. They even taped over the "vents"and left them black for me when painting. The lights are not included but they sell them so they were already attached when I got mine. The wiring for the lights is really light gauge. Maybe 22. So light in fact my quick splices wouldnt work with them so I just had to crimp them. I would recommend the kit that Slingmods sells that would require no splicing. The wires are black is ground. Green is constant 12V or white light and blue is blinker lead. Hope this helps.
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looks great. How is the extra light output at night? Much more illumination or not really?
I haven't driven in the dark but they are pretty much just lighting that will make you more visible. The best feature is the switchback. These things are very visible as turn signals when they go amber.
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Finally had time to install the 2020 gap fillers I got from UAS. The guys at UAS were very responsive to my calls today and told me everything I need to know about the install. They look great and I really like the switchback feature on the lights.
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So no instructions?
Negative. Instructional video supposedly being made tomorrow. Pretty straight forward on filler installation. Holes are pre-drilled so I pretty much know what to do there. Just didn't want to screw up the wiring. I have a pretty good idea what to do just wanted to be sure.
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Anyone have a link or info on the turn signal wiring? I have to tap into those for those switchback lights in the fillers.
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Recieved my 2020 gap fillers today from Underground Auto but have to work a later shift so can't get around to messing with them plus it's a little cool for two sided tape today. Hand fit them in the gap and these things are going to look awesome.
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doesn’t that company sell the lights too?
Not the OEM light. They said they are coming out with a RGB light for it but it's not out yet. That one in the video is actually an OEM that you have to cut to fit and it's just showing you how. The one they are selling will not require cutting and will bolt on older model Slings.
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How much did they cost you?
$350 unpainted but I splurged and they are coming painted for $450. No light though. Gotta find one myself
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Ordered mine last weekend but they'll be trimmed to fit a '16 model. Now to find a LED light that will fit.
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Yep look under the header towards the front. That's a lot of heat near that battery. There is a jump port higher up. This Sling feels a lot more "solid" than mine. The flappy fenders are gone. When you hit bumps the car feels much more solid. They really did good work on the suspension. Much easier on the rider. Interior is really good. I want those headlights. Lol
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Polaris really did their homework on the interior and suspension. Vehicle feels much more refined OTHER than that auto transmission. I feel like I cam shift faster with my manual. Love the front end. Acceleration maybe felt a little quicker but not by much. I'm good with my 16 but thumbs up to Polaris on this model.
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Dang. Same thing for me. I was blaming my Yellow top for being a big waste of $300 but I did not know there was some kind of drain going on. Got the recall done a couple weeks ago. Sling just sat 6 days with no charging and overnight lows in 30s. Before recall 3 or 4 days and she was hammer dead. Now I went out and fired her up yesterday and not even a labored start. Very happy with results so far.
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Honda Shadow was my ride before the Sling.
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You should have let me know
Sorry FC. It was kind of a last second deal. My friend was going with another motorcycle rider and he backed out. I got my son to mind the shop on my weekend cleaning biz and took off to Raleigh. Stayed there Friday night then we left early Saturday morning and came back Sunday evening.
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Last weekend a buddy and I took off for a 2 day ride from Raleigh NC to New Philadelphia, Ohio. We took the scenic route going up through West Virginia. We jumped on Hwy 250 in Staunton VA and never got off until we got to New Philly. Lots of good twisties up that way. Also lots of 35 zones but it was not too bad. On the way home the next day we took I-77 back and had some good fun on the WV Turnpike. Good ride and good times.
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People bag on Polaris for a lot of quality issues but one thing I can say they got right is their cover. 😄 Mine is on it's 3rd (and strongest) Hurricane and this thing is an absolute tank. The interior did not get wet from hurricanes Matthew and Florence and now it's battling Hurricane Dorian and holding up well. I know this thing is probably outsourced but it's well worth the price in my opinion. Going strong after 3 1/2 years.
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Dang. Hate I missed you man. Was out of state this past weekend but was out cruising in the Sling Friday evening before we left.
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I'm running the same header/exhaust combo along with a F4 +3 windshield with Baker Air Wings and fumes are not a problem for me. I do seem to remember smelling the exhaust a little more with the stock windshield but that may have been from it being new as I got the F4 not long after the exhaust.
