Just out of curiosity, after you install the positive cable to the battery, do you happen to get a spark when you connect the negative cable?
Bill
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What would be involved in reverting the battery tray back to what originally came out with the 2015 so one could install a full sized automotive battery?
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Display MoreOK, at $200 each these shocks are getting a wee bit closer to what I would consider to be reasonably priced, (for comparison, we just replaced the front struts on our Jetta which are much heavier and only paid around $100 each), but, I read in the description for these shocks "The height adjustment ranges to near stock at the highest setting and up to a 2.5" drop at the lowest."
Near stock? How close is "near stock?" We sure wouldn't want the Grasshopper to ride much lower than it already does, we sweat some of the high spots and debris on the road enuff as is?
Bill
Going back and taking another look at the description of these shocks it also states " Spring rates and valving designed to provide a more aggressive than factory ride for spirited driving", may I assume this to mean that these shocks would probably ride a bit stiffer than the original shocks?
Bill
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2015 slingshot SL
OK, it it has not already been done I would at least recommend installing the muffler and exhaust manifold shields to help control under hood heating issues, as well as making sure that the secondary brake bleeding process has been completed to bring your brakes up to snuff. I would also recommend, if you still have the stock windshield, installing a vented windshield, (like a Madstad ), to provide ventilation and help control passenger compartment turbulence and noise .
Bill
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Anybody used these yet?
OK, at $200 each these shocks are getting a wee bit closer to what I would consider to be reasonably priced, (for comparison, we just replaced the front struts on our Jetta which are much heavier and only paid around $100 each), but, I read in the description for these shocks "The height adjustment ranges to near stock at the highest setting and up to a 2.5" drop at the lowest."
Near stock? How close is "near stock?" We sure wouldn't want the Grasshopper to ride much lower than it already does, we sweat some of the high spots and debris on the road enuff as is?
Bill
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With our 2015 I have tried other products now and again on the black plastic where I have always returned to Lemon Pledge, or cheaper Favor, to keep it looking like new. I understand about cleaning the seats where I slopped some plexiglass cleaner on the drivers seats quite a while back and you can still see the stain today..............................
Bill
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Let's see, you may get $15,000 on the open market for your 2016.5 today, a what, $10,000 dollar loss over what you paid for it new? The SlingShot that you are planning on replacing it with is an additional $17,000 dollars + the $10,000 loss = an additional $27,000 and we are yet to add the mods replacements? On top of that you will already loose an additional $2-$3,000 as soon as you ride it off of the lot. $30,000 is a lot of money for upgraded shocks, I think Funcycle has the best recommendation!
Bill
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Anybody used these yet?
https://www.slingmods.com/tru-…laris-slingshot?vehicle=3
How big of a difference does the shocks make?
What year and model SlingShot do you have?
We added the vented Madstad windshield to our 2015, but that was before Polaris started venting their stock windshields.
Our MeanSling SportTop makes the ride quieter and less turbulent, and is reasonably priced in comparison. Oh, and the MeanSling hood assist does aid in opening/closing the hood. Aw yet another thing you may want to consider the MeanSling storage bags for additional space.
Depending on your location and riding climate, you may want to invest in better tires.
If costs are not a concern:
A rear fender adds a finished look to the rear.
Personally, for the prices available, we have found the stock shocks to work just fine, but the ones that you mentioned appear to be at least a lil more reasonably priced in comparison...................
If your brakes have been bled and operating correctly, there should be no need for an additional brace.
I believe that many would also agree that there is not much to be gained by going to a cold intake system.
Bill
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We are now looking for "more airy" helmets to use with the Grasshopper when it has it's top on. The top makekes it more safe from flying debris, plus cuts down the wind noise considerably, we don't want to invest in a second intercom set so what would be the recommendations be for allowing normal conversations?
Bill
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Website is up and running for just over a month. Fully operational - I'm not 100% certain what you mean but the website will always grow and change with new enhancements and sections. Is there something in particular you are looking for or wanting?
OK, now I see, (I was just going to the home page, where there is nothing but saying what to expect), but then I have found where one then needs to click on the "Members Area" link.
Bill
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My big question, when will the website finally become operational?
Bill
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Here is what we wear. Helmet and shield have saved us from road debris and insects.
Sent from my iPad using Polaris Slingshot Forum mobile app
As I have reiterated several times, at least twice for my beloved, and at least once for myself, while riding the Grasshopper, our helmets have saved us both from serious injury/death by the fact of their deflecting flying debris that has invaded the passenger compartment..........................
Every time we get into any of our automobiles we are reminded of this possibility with the several chips each windshield has......................
With the fully open cockpit we have been wearing full faced modular helmets, now we're thinking we will be looking for lighter, more "airy" helmets for when the top is installed?
Bill
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I have to agree that based on reported accidents I've read about, the Slingshot seems to do a decent job protecting its occupants, especially compared to how protection is available on two-wheelers!
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Even though the SlingShot is supposed to be weatherproof, personally we would not leave ours to the elements 24/7, surely you can afford $300 for at least something like this to protect your twenty-thousand something toy?
https://www.shelterlogic.com/shop/autoshelter
Bill
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After four years now operating the Grasshopper we have become convinced that the best solution to diminishing the angle drive whine is to keep adding on the miles!
Bill
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Anybody can sale a Slingshot. The guys who can service and in a timely manor make it to the top...
Sad to say that it has been those here in Oregon and southern Washington that have been praised for their exceptional customer care that have closed their doors to the SlingShot, including the dealer we purchased ours from.
Bill
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Here is what the Democrats are trying to push through here in Oregon right now as I write this:
http://www.writerbeat.com/arti…es-S-501-Gun-Control-Bill
In other words, the Democrats are fully intended on making criminals out of most of the already law-abiding gun owning citizens in Oregon. I wonder where they are planning on getting the money to build all the extra jails that are going to be need?
Bill
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Polaris isn’t a major manufacturer of millions and millions of units as are GM, FORD or DODGE That have a dealership in every town.
Maybe so, but Polaris has now forced at least three dealers here locally to quit selling the SlingShot.
Including the Polaris dealer just down the street from us, there must be a half dozen or more dealers between us and our nearest SlingShot dealer, though Polaris requirements keeps them from offering the SlingShot. And, on the same topic, we have also found out that those dealers cannot even order parts, servicing supplies and/or accessories for the SlingShot because they are not a SlingShot dealer.
Bill
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We traveled 150 miles to purchase our SlingShot in 2015, today we are having to travel 210 miles to get our SlingShot serviced. If they happen to also get out of the SlingShot business, then the next dealer will be 260 miles....................................
It is very hard to get excited about purchasing a SlingShot when you have to take a whole day just to go and look at one, or get it serviced. I simply do not understand where I would think that Polaris would want each and every one of their dealers to promote the SlingShot, rather than to continue forcing them out?
Bill
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With our 2015, upon others recommendations, early on I replaced the lubricant in the tranny with Royal Purple where it appears to be working OK. Over time we have installed Royal Purple, and currently Lucas 75W-140, fluids in our angle drive. At each time we changed the fluid we thought we recognized an improvement, but in hindsight now I believe that it was just all wishful thinking. With this experience I would advise to just make sure that any fluid change in the tranny will not harm the soft metals, and using any synthetic 75W-140 lubricant in the angle drive, should provide you with good service.
Bill
