I spent some time at Minot North Dakota a few years back. Lots of sunflower fields there. I was amazed at how they appeared to follow the track of the sun. Looking at you picture it appears to hold true. Do they really follow the sun? Great picture!
They were facing away from the sun..... all of them.
Found a cool sunflower field that looked like a great background for my very dirty Slingshot. Only 15 miles from my home....
I've seen at least 4 of them around me on the road in the past 2 weeks. Might be a collector if someone chooses to call it that, but it seems to me that all the Slingshots depreciate enough (quickly) to never mention Polaris Slingshot and Collector in the same sentence.....
I'm not trying to sound like I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but is your slingshot either turbo or supercharged? Do you know of anyone who has had overheating problems with their slingshot? Other than your desire to have one, is there any reason you need to have a water temp gauge if there's no history of overheating slingshot engines, and if you're nonboosted?
Just inquisitive minds want to know
Speaking for myself only.... I just like to see what the machine is doing at all times. I had a temp gauge, voltmeter, and oil pressure gauges on my last Slingshot. You would be amazed how quickly they heat up, the cooling is marginal at best. Oil pressure is the lifeblood of the machine, so I enjoyed seeing high numbers on that. And the voltmeter covers something many have had issues with on the SS. I noticed that in 5th, there were times it was only charging at 12.5, and rarely at 14.7.... what it should if depleted.
This Slingshot will get those 3 for sure, but with the supercharger I will be sure to add an air/fuel ratio gauge. I just don't like idiot lights, they tend to tell you when a problem becomes real for you (like breakdown). Gauges let you know that something isn't really right BEFORE it's a real problem. I also change my Syn oil every 3500 miles.... cheap insurance as far as I'm concerned!
G_H tosses two new pennies out on the floor.....
Very interested in how you find the R/S tire in cool (below 60F) and cold (below 40F) conditions?
It does well down to 60. It gets harder and will spin easier around that and below. It's not recommended for below either 30 or 40 degrees, I don't recall. It's a ultra high performance summer tire. I don't ride much below 45 anyway, so it works for me.
I really have to disagree with you about the BFG tires, I ran both and the BFG's are the worse tires that I have bought, including the stock Kenda's. The General G-Max AS-03 were the best but they do not make it anymore. The new General that Goats_Hogs is running, I forget the number is said to be just as good and will be my next tires to buy. Right now I am running the Riken Raptor ZR Ultra High Performance and they are just as good as the AS-03. I still have a full set of the Riken and another spare for the rear. Great tire for the wet.
You are talking about The General RS series. Beats the AS-03 in every way other than miles. The RS will only get around 10k if you are pushing it hard. I got about 11k on my first Sling. This Sling is supercharged, and I'm likely looking at about 9-10k max (maybe less, not determined yet). Yes, I hit it harder. But even with 330 HP at the crank, if the road is sticky enough I can hold thru 2nd without breaking traction. The Nitto 555 broke in 3rd at 5500 RPM under full throttle as a comparison, less on a 65 degree day (as low at 45 MPH in 3rd, went sideways when it was 62 degrees in the fall evening). As for the AS-03, it was great if you were N/A and just wanted decent miles from the tire and great overall traction and hold in curves. The RS will do way better, but rough figure about 10K for the life of the tire. At $200ish for the rear (the fronts will run closer to 25-30k), I'll stick with it. (Pun intended)
I bought the 32mm, then I thought Goats_Hogs posted that a 34mm was required. It's only a $10 part but I want to make sure I have the right one when I do the install.
I had the same problem. I'm pretty sure I did the same thing, bought the 32mm. But it was small. I actually think I bought the 34, 36 and the 38. They were cheap, and I just wanted to move forward. It's in the largest thread on here..... LOL! It was either the 34 or the 36, I'd bet the farm on that. For $20, I'd suggest getting both. If you want to wait long enough, I'll likely be doing it to this SS this winter too....
Like others have said, just not right in any way! Prayers to those that lost.... be it a family member, friend, or life......
Tim, I respect your right to do what you want or feel is best. Personally, I think you are screwing up. You've had too much fun with the Slingshot, and the people you've met because of it. Hey, it's OK to have two toys! I have two Harleys in the garage, one that I ride and one for my wife. As far as reliability goes, mine is 8 years old with 27,000 on it, and hers is 15 years old with 57,000 on it..... NEVER let us down anywhere. I've done all the work myself, and I did have to fix an oil leak on hers last summer. It was the first one.
I would suggest getting whatever 2 wheels you want, and fixing the Slingshot and keeping it. Honestly, we don't ride the bikes much and have considered selling them because of that. The Slingshot is what is used here for us.
I wanted to say Thank you to Goats_Hogs and ThomSS for introducing me to the world of slingshots. If these two gentlemen represent the community that I’m eager to step into then making the decision to buy one is so much easier .Thank you again guys for the great conversation and the ride.
Welcome aboard Nick! I recognize that picture you have of your precious daughter (who loves Tootsie Rolls as much as I do!).... also recognize that Slingshot! I'm sure that bjk81 will too! It belonged to him first....
All you want to learn about Slingshots and more..... it's all here!
73 here now. Not much chance for rain for the next 5 days..... I think I'll be taking advantage of that!
I think she'd love to have this one
Ridley. They made them about 10 years, still bring decent money and have a following. Most look like small Harleys, and they are all automatic as far as I know.
http://www.ridleymotorcycle.com/motorcycles/
Today's high was in the low 90s, but was also humid. Took out the SS.... ThomSS went with, along with our brides. He led about half, then ended up into my state and I took over. All in all a great day, but it was hot for the most part!
Doc&Ruby & wokka , let me take a look at the logistics on this and I’ll get back to you tomorrow. One thing we need to look at is whether we need to replace the clutch release cylinder (on the main shaft) at the same time. My last one only held up about 1500 miles after the higher pressure clutch was installed. Didn’t replace it initially because I didn’t think it would be an issue and it was $300+.
DDMWorks has a clutch that is high end also. No way would I go to the trouble to replace the clutch and not upgrade the slave cylinder. My master went bad and I was thankful it was just that. Now running DDMWorks "Big Kahuna" supercharger package, and if I need a clutch or (God forbid) engine, that is where I'll go for it.
I'm glad you are back on here some Larry! I've missed your humor for sure!
And that reminded me, yet again.... of another gift that means much to me. Last fall, I sold our 2016.5 red pearl SS with just under 50k on it, to buy bjk81 's 2016 with only 10,400 (I think it was, may have been 10,700, but very low). His had the DDMWorks Big Kahuna package (supercharger) on it already. Every time I get the SS out now, I see the fob that Rob the Slob got for me right after I got this Sling. Thank you Rob.... you will never be forgotten in my lifetime!
Okay Okay Doc&Ruby tell us what you think of being boosted - - - -
Like the old saying goes (paraphrasing) .... Boosted is nice, but I'd rather be Blown! 
Supercharger, it's all you'll ever need! 
Happy birthday my friend! Hope it was a wonderful and great day for you!
PS, I'm still enjoying the trailer!
Rob Loved Jersey Mike’s Big Kahuna Subs, so our first stop was at Jersey Mike’s for a Big Kahuna Sub. He is gone, but Rob will never be forgotten.
Please continue to keep Luann and the family in your thoughts and prayers.
The first sub I had from Jersey Mike's was the Big Kahuna Sub. It was just this last Christmas/New Year's. I texted Rob right away that I'd finally been there, he asked what I got. I told him, and he said that was his favorite! Rob was special, in the kind of way that he made you feel like he was your best friend from the start.... at least that's how he made me feel! I met him in 2017 at MV, again in 2018 (the monsoon season!), and we trucked back to Knoxville together after the rally then split. I've talked to him many times after that, texted even more (after the Big C, his voice went to crap) in the latter days. This hits especially hard with the MV rally cancelled, and this is the week it would have been. All the times I spent with Rob and Luann in person were there or on rides around there.
Praying for Luann and family every day!
