That is wonderful if you have close access to a place where somebody can do an alignment. I was just thinking about how to make it worth the trouble to somebody to first purchase the equipment, and then to go through the extra hassle of shipping this equipment around the country to those that do not have the luxury of such easy access?
Bill
When it gets down to the nitty gritty, how complicated is this operation? What if somebody purchased the above alignment kit and then offered to ship it to individual members and charge something like $100 + shipping, would this possibly work?
Bill
One disadvantage of our moving is that here in SW Oregon our "winter" season meant it typically just getting a lil wetter. A lil more frost sometimes in shaded areas, and less than maybe a couple of weeks of snow. So, our riding really wasn't infringed upon all that much. In Montana I am afraid that the "Grasshopper" is going to become more of a garage queen for several months out of the year, though as long as the roads are bare, bundling up like a sleigh ride will be an occasion now and then I am sure.
Bill
To follow up a bit on my initial question of which dealer, I tried calling both concerning getting our SlingShot laser aligned starting with AllSport Polaris, where I was put on perceptual hold, so no contact there. I then called Guy's, got an immediate response, but unfortunately the answer was negative to getting an alignment.
Bill
Never, had mine done 90,000+ miles ago. Still goes down the road straight with no hands on wheel if that is any indication. And I've hit plenty of pot holes here in Maine!
50,000 miles on our 2015 and ditto! Since we cannot get the SlingShot aligned around here this is a good thing!
Bill
Coming from NJ and renting Harley's for 15 yrs out West and doing 2 rentals out of Bozeman Mt and going up to Glaicer N.P and then up ito Jasper/Banff N.P B.C ..
All I can say WOW !!!
Yep, Logan Pass in Glacier Park is tops on the list as I spent all of my summers there as a kid. Next on the list will be the Beartooth Highway................
Bill
Well, the time has finally arrived where next week the "Grasshopper" will be taking us to it's new home in Montana. Summer riding will still be pretty much the same as here in SW Oregon. But, unfortunately, I am afraid that the "Grasshopper" is going to be confined more to it's garage as long as the roads are snowy and/or icy!
But, hey, we're looking forward to the upcoming 1,000 mile adventure getting it there! So far it looks like that Ol Ma Nature is going to cooperate with us by providing some spectacular riding weather!
Bill
I bought the Polaris comfort seats in 2016. We love them.
I have considered on several occasions to replacing our original red trimmed seats in our 2015, but they still are very comfortable. I have also considered purchasing an extra set just to stash away for when these wear out, but I am not sure that would be needed for these are wearing like iron!
Bill
Now that you have the hood vent, all you need is the double bubble windshields and you will be totally happy.
Add to that some ventisit seat cushions and the hottest days become bearable.
We were one of the first to purchase the Ventist seat cushions, they are around here someplace where they fit so poorly to the bottom cushions of our 2015, I wearied of squirming around to keep them comfy in place and ultimately removed them. Sad, for they are not exactly cheap!
Bill
We've heard that a lot of dealers either don't have the kit or haven't learned how to use it.
It's a disservice to you owners and denies you the chance to have the best possible experience with your Slingshot.
Maybe I should be suing Polaris for discrimination for not offering alignment services here in the PNW? 
Bill
I emailed the Calgary dealer to find out for sure if they would service our US Ridgeline?
Bill
Where is it?
When we finally get moved to Great Falls Montana the Canadian dealer is in Calgary Alberta.
Bill
I just came across a dealer in Canada that is actually closer than any in the US, can I take our US SlingShot to Canada for service?
Bill
The issue we have come across is that around here when a shop sees that single rear tire, and glance over that their rack designed for four wheels, they just shake their heads. 
Bill
Great advice, but I live in Grants Pass Oregon where there is no laser alignment opportunities within hundreds of miles, what are we supposed to do?
Bill
wjfyfe -
Seriously if practicality and need were how we made all of our buying decisions I suspect most of us would never have gotten Slingshots in the first place,
When we purchased our SlingShot, at the time we would have been content with the base model, but we didn't want the gray and the dealer refused to remove the SL accessories off of the red one! 
Bill
wjfyfe -
Seriously if practicality and need were how we made all of our buying decisions I suspect most of us would never have gotten Slingshots in the first place,
I must admit that I still kinda look for some sort of practical purpose, plus, (more importantly), a comparatively reasonable price, before I will purchase any accessories to our SlingShot. As far as the steering wheel is concerned, I use it for entering/exiting the SlingShot.
Added thought: What is the reality of anybody actually "hot-wiring" a SlingShot?
Bill
So, just out of curiosity while we are discussing this topic, what are the reason(s) to install a detachable steering wheel? I can recognize one possibility may be it might make it easier for getting in and out for a relatively few specific individuals. Otherwise, if it's for theft protection, there is really no demand for SlingShots for resale, nor for the parts that one can provide. Besides, thieves would more than likely be loading the SlingShot on to a truck or trailer where not having a steering wheel would be just a minor inconvenience, not a real deterrent?
Bill
Well, that is an older "A" model, you should be able to get it comparatively cheap? 
Bill
