Posts by wjfyfe

  • Sling lines Roof

    Well, I think that this video speaks for itself on who would like, or who would dislike, this top, and I can predict where this debate will be going, especially with the permanent nature of this installation, materials used and the drilling and riveting required:



    Bill

  • RATE YOUR DEALERSHIP

    Quote from wjfyfe

    Since our original dealer shut the doors as far as the SlingShot is concerned, we tried out a new one this week in Cycle Country in Salem Oregon. I have been in contact the past couple of weeks to get the knock sensor replaced as well and get the existing open recalls completed. Communications during this time was outstanding, as well as the service when we arrived at the dealership this morning. Big Kudos!


    Bill

    There was one disappointing experience we did have with this dealer where there were no SlingShots on the showroom floor to check out and this was how we found the three brand new SlingShots that the dealer did have stuck in a back corner of their lot:


         


    Something that the pictures fail to show is how dirty each of these units were.


    :(


    Bill

  • Anyone have any info on anything new for the 2020 Slingshot?

    I reluctantly bring this up, but wouldn't more folks be more inclined to purchase American goods if, for example parts for our SlingShots, local vendors priced them more appropriately where folks would be less inclined to go in search of (much) cheaper products?


    Bill


    An added note is where things may not always be what they seem on the surface, like who makes the most American made pickup?


    https://www.tfltruck.com/2017/…ican-truck-cars-com-news/


    Bill

  • SlingShot not good in the rain

    As discussed so many times already here, when considering how light on it's feet the SlingShot is, I believe that first off, the more potential for standing water, the more one should slow down, (common sense?), Second is to be very cautious of those first rains after a long dry spell, (common sense?), Third is to purchase tires that are recognized for their water channeling ability, (common sense where we currently are operating https://www.bfgoodrichtires.co…odrich/g-force-comp-2-a-s), and fourth, if you are still really spooked, just park the SlingShot when ol Ma Nature gets weepy, (common sense?) ....................


    (I believe that there is a common element running through this post?) :/


    With all of that said, I too once found myself holding on while the Grasshopper started sashaying and dancing down the Interstate when I suddenly hit a young river crossing the road, sometimes s%@$ will just happen! =O


    Bill

  • Belt screeching

    OK, I believe that I have just learned another lil tid-bit, at least with our SlingShot, where the warmer/tighter the belt, the more it wants to move inward (towards the tire.) This winter with the cooler temps, as adjusted, the belt was running quiet, but yesterdays first ride of the year with the temp in the mid 90s, we noticed a lil squeaking and the belt was rubbing on the inside. This morning after cooling down the gap returned, so I adjusted the belt a quarter turn further out.


    Bill

  • Mobile One

    I used to really like to do the maintenance on our "older" vehicles but as "newer" vehicles have become more sophisticated, more electronic and plastic oriented, requiring special, (expensive), tooling, so has the enjoyment deteriorated. We just purchased our second brand new vehicle of our lifetime and with it we purchased the extended warranty and lifetime oil change. We may never get our money's worth, but any more I would rather just take it in and let somebody else crawl around it and take the risk of breaking, or otherwise screwing something up, thus saving Justina the explosion of when I do it!


    Bill

  • 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot Recall (Taillight Wiring Problem)

    Quote from edwardaneal

    Today after I changed my oil I pulled the backup camera out and unplugged it then put it back - frankly I dont really use the backup camera and I am in no hurry to go out of my way to get the recall done so by unplugging it I shouldnt have to worry about it over heating or causing a fire between now and whenever I do get around to the recall

    Yup, that is what we did, if it wasn't for the knock sensor going south the camera and seat recalls still would not be completed......................


    Bill

  • Dealer loved the Sport Top!

    Hey Patrick and Tina, we took the Grasshopper in to a new dealer today to get recalls cleared and a new knock sensor installed where the service writer was just full of questions about the Sport Top saying he thought that it was the best idea he has seen yet! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


    Bill

  • RATE YOUR DEALERSHIP

    Quote from EjFord

    Good to hear you have a GOOD one even though it's a good drive.

    Yea, we too, they treated us like we have been their customer from the very beginning! Oh, and speaking about a good ride, about 450 miles were put on the grasshopper with the temps in the lower 50s going up and mid 90s coming home...............

    Bill

  • Cleaning /shining black plastic

    Quote from Neosolidus

    To be heard to this day Shine Armor is the only solution that I know to keep brake dust/road grime from sticking to wheels........................................

    After applying Shine armor to all the wheel all I have to do is rinse them up and everything just goes out on its own without scrubbing.


    Kudos for Shine Armor where we just returned from putting 450 Interstate miles on the Grasshopper and I was able to clean the dust off of the wheels just with compressed air. Thanks Neosolidus!

    Bill


    Added note: Oh, this is for Birddog, the dealer today complemented us on how all the black plastic looks like new on the Grasshopper, when I explained all I was using was plain ol Lemon Pledge/favor he commented that he was going to pass this advice on to his customers!

    bill

  • RATE YOUR DEALERSHIP

    Since our original dealer shut the doors as far as the SlingShot is concerned, we tried out a new one this week in Cycle Country in Salem Oregon. I have been in contact the past couple of weeks to get the knock sensor replaced as well and get the existing open recalls completed. Communications during this time was outstanding, as well as the service when we arrived at the dealership this morning. Big Kudos!


    Bill

  • Mobile One

    Quote from edwardaneal

    I have always just grabbed the normal Mobil One when it comes time to change the oil - is there any reason why one of the others would be a better choice - they are all right around the same price plus or minus so I figured why not ask. I would still change my oil every 5,000 miles or less so I dont care about lasting 15,000 or 20,000 miles, but if one offers better protection than the others I would like to know


    Thanks

    I want to see this data! :/


    I came from the old school of thought of changing the oil every 3,000 miles, but with today's synthetic oils, it is my opinion that it is a total waste of money any more changing oil at any less than 10,000 miles. A single example is our 2001 VW Jetta TDI, where everybody knows how quickly a diesels oil gets dirty, and how touchy turbochargers can be, with changing the Mobil 1 every 10,000 miles it now is coming up on 400,000 miles. I recently just replaced the valve cover and it all looked like brand new underneath. It wouldn't take much motivation to get me to extend that to 15,000 or even 20,000 miles.


    Bill

  • RATE YOUR DEALERSHIP

    Quote from CHGOSLINGSHOT

    With the number of re-calls and the problems with angle drives, bearings, belts ect. I am asking you guys the consumer to rate the dealership and their service department. Was the dealership sympathetic to your concerns and desire to get your SS back on the road?

    We were very happy with our original dealer in which we purchased our SlingShot, but unfortunately they have chosen to discontinue selling/servicing the SlingShot any more. We are currently working with a new unknown dealer to get our seat/camera recalls done as well as replacing the knock sensor, our appointment is tomorrow and they have been great so far in communicating and assuring us the parts have arrived and they are ready for us.


    If I were to have a complaint about SlingShot dealers is that they are too few/too far in between, where our trip tomorrow will be approximately 4 hours each way.


    Bill

  • Engine codes

    Cycle Country in Salem just called to confirm that that they have received the knock sensor and camera and are set for our appointment tomorrow, so I am very happy with the communications so far. It will be a 400 mile bonsai trip up the Interstate and back tomorrow with warm/ dry weather, (90+ degrees.)


    Bill

  • Cracked spoke on rim

    It is our experience that the cooler the temperature, the looser the belt, the louder the noise. On our longer rides the noise always diminishes as everything warms up. Keeping our belt tension at, or near, factory specs has overall resulted in a quieter ride, at least for us.


    Back to the original topic, we have owned our SlingShot since early 2015, and this is the very first time I have heard about this wheel issue, so, it obviously is not a common occurrence. This information is nice to know but I won't be loosing any sleep worrying about it.


    Bill