Those are vents. Polaris offers a windshield (tall) that has those vents in it. The vents don't actually "vent" air in to cool you off - they are there to equalize the pressure behind the windshield to match the pressure in front of the windshield. This helps the wind deflect farther over the cockpit and prevents the curling effect. In a way it pulls the warm air from lower in the cockpit to up over your head (so it helps move the air a little, but not like you think).
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Good luck opening the hood...
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...looking to see if anyone might have this part , looking to depart with it......it's the leftside outside panel #26 ,for a 2021 Slingshot R (orange with blue decal )....for some reason I don't see the color for this piece on the parts list....
The color code is the last 3 digits of the part number. There were only a few colors for your model that year. This is the part you are wanting:
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The Prostar engine normally runs between 194-215 degrees. That being said checking your overflow bottle from time to time is good maintenance. Check you radiator: is there debris in it (bugs, etc)? Are a lot of the fins bent over? Are you running an aftermarket front grill and/or a lower grill block off? Both of these things can impede airflow to the radiator.
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Dave if you are planning on coming to the Slingshots in the Smokes this year
Sport Rider Inc. is located in Altoona, WI. Shop our large online inventory. Is usually there just doing laser alignments.
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Before you get all excited about Polaris having to buy your machine back, maybe give the dealer an opportunity to solve the problem. It's probably nothing serious, and should be fixed easily. All vehicles are not perfect, unfortunately yours is having a problem, but it's solvable and you'll be back on the road soon!
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.....bringing this thread back to life to see if anyone knows of a Bosch alignment system that might be for sale for the slingshot......can't find one anywhere.....
I just bought an additional tool (including rod) from a dealer getting out of Slingshot.
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You get what you pay for. Spend the $$ on the factory fender - it' worth it. Looks, safety, proper built, etc. Plus color matched.
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The factory tire pressures are locate both in the owner's manual AND the little vin# sticker by your leg every time you get in and out. 28psi front, 32psi rear. You can adjust up or down 1-2psi but stick closer to the factory amounts. NEVER run your tires at max psi (which is what the side of the tire says) - unless it's a trailer tire on a trailer. Proper tire pressure is not only is critical for tire wear and rim protection, it's especially important for handling. The proper tire size for the rim you have with the correct tire pressure (along with Laser Alignment) will give you the safest, most exciting ride in your Slingshot.
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Maggie Valley is always on the schedule. It'll be our 8th year (only missed the very first year). Can't get enough of the mountain riding.
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We bought this kit.
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
It'd be expensive. Really expensive.
It appears to be more of a cross country trip is required from the Pacific NorthWest!
I've let you know about the Vegas event happening in a couple weeks - we'll be there doing alignments. Why not attend the event, have some fun, meet new people, and BAM! I could do your alignment.
Hello, my wheels don't have uneven wear. My steering wheel is centered. 2015 SS. Should I get a laser assignment? Dealer charges $199.
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EVERY Slingshot is crooked until it's been Lasered. Some more than others. It's up to the owner to decide if they want to do it or not. Treat it like maintenance - oil changes, tire pressures, loose nut/bolts, etc. Small cost $$ for potentially big benefits (and piece of mind).
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Where can I get a Polaris alignment kit and how much
Price is over $3000 I think now. It's called a special tool through Polaris, and that company just sent out a message to all of us dealers that said orders could take up to 9 months to get.
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Polaris wants 1/8" - 1/4" toe in. We set them at 1/8". That video above was referencing 3/8" toe in which is too much and can cause excessive tire wear.
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Do you have the specs on this rod? I have the rest, new in a box but that rod has been on backorder with my local polaris dealer for so long I forgot how long ago I ordered it. Plus last time I went in the price increased and it's not even here yet... I holds the mirrors I have as I understand it, but can't be too complicated? Appreciate your time Sir.
22mm diameter, 95" long
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xd675x how often do you suggest having this rechecked?
Hard to put an actual spec on it but here's what we've been letting people know:
Every 2-3 years, ~30,000 miles, or if you hit/bump something and can tell it's not aligned anymore. Which ever comes first.
Treat it like maintenance - regular oil changes, tire pressures, angle drive oil, alignment, loose nuts/bolts, battery, battery connections, etc.
Your Sling will be happy and give you many miles of uninterrupted fun!
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The alignment kit back in the day was not a Polaris kit, it was a generic kit that works on almost anything with wheels. The one problem with the kit is it's almost impossible to get the front wheels aligned to the rear (and do it repeatable across a bunch of Slingshots). That kit had parts that were not connected to the Sling and required a lot more setup to make it work - and provided less accurate results.
The Polaris kit uses a rod through the rear axle with mirrors and lasers on the front wheel. This procedure is very repeatable and insures the front wheel are aligned properly to the rear to prevent "crabbing" - which can cause extra wear on the rear tire. We've lasered Slingshots that were done with that other kit and found them to be off - sometimes by a lot.
We've heard that a lot of dealers either don't have the kit or haven't learned how to use it.
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I was asked to make a short video about Laser Alignment. Every Sling built should be laser aligned for a number of reasons : steering wheel will be straight, tires last longer because they are not scrubbing as much, improves handling (cornering), and makes it easier to steer. I've done hundreds of alignments and have yet to find a Slingshot that didn't need adjustment. The first Gen 2015-2019 are worse than the 2nd Gen 2020-22's. It's not flashy like an accessory, or LED's, or stereo's, etc but consider it important maintenance that can improve your experience and make your Slingshot handle it's best.
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You can purchase a replacement Slingshade door - just need the exact color of your Slingshade. Yes it's expensive, but the Slingshade is expensive to start with. Other wise you could rough it up and put a layer of fiberglass over the inside to bond it (strong).
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This year unfortunately was down compared to last year (by A LOT). I was told by someone (won't say who) that the count was 600.
While I knew this to be BS (this being my 6th year attending) I let this person talk anyways. If things don't change this event could possibly go downhill to the point of not happening in the future. Hopefully there will be discussion on how to make the event better for everyone (vendors and participants) so that it will continue for years to come and get bigger and better...
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We've got a 2020 SL Blue with a roof ,seats, stereo upgrade, LED's, etc with only about 5000 miles and a 2019 SLR Black/Red with about 16,000 miles basically bone stock. Both for sale - they 2022's on order. Give me a call at the shop if interested.
715.834.0244
