well the "saving money" phrase is a misunderstood by a lot of people.
Base Unit 17k(SS) + 10k(MODS) = 27k
SL Unit 20.5k(SS)+ 10k(MODS)=30.5k
simple before T/L/R prices to illustrate my point on the whole saving money thing.
The only reason at this point that might make me buy an SL is if i can't find anyone here who has done the wheel upgrade and found an "easy" way to fix the error lights.
@jluna317 i am sorry for somewhat derailing your thread about some awesome wheels.
Just make sure you don't change the back and front to a different rolling distance than they are. You will have the abs light on. And that can't be changed. Basically you have to use a tire size calculator and make sure that the new tires on the front and back roll at the same rate as the old tires.
Sorry to ask again but as I am trying to squeeze a trip to the dealer on Thursday to iron out the details and pick the bike I want an answer to what I didn't even know was a problem.
Is there a way to switch the wheels on a base model(17 Front/18 Back) to SL size 18/20 and not have my dashboard light up like a christmas tree or have an incorrect speedometer?
The main reason besides aesthetics for me wanting the bigger wheels is ground clearance, i have a fairly steep initial portion of my driveway where a SS SL barely makes it(tested a friend's) someone here said that the base model has less clearance then the SL which would mean i need to upgrade the wheels in order so i am not Mcgyvering my daily entrance onto the driveway with wood board and such.
the thing is base unit comes with 17 F 18R and i wanted to go to 18F and 20R like the SL my train of thought was that since the dealer i am working has a super discounted base unit, i could buy that instead of the SL and just "convert" it into a SL myself with better parts than the stock SL for less money and it would be the way i want it from the start.
This way i would save myself from radio/camera issues as well as crappy stock tires as well as having new custom rims to separate the SS from the pack.
Great Looking wheels, now not to derail the thread but did i hear rabtech right in that if you buy larger wheels that originally in the vehicle your dash board will turn into a christmas tree....
One of the thing i have been thinking to avoid the onslaught of issues that some people have had is to buy a base model SS and just upgrade the wheels and install my own stereo/camera to turn it into a "SL" but with things that actually work.
According to this thread if i do that i will have ABS lights/ incorrect Tach etc..... is there a way to easily fix this?
Warning: If you have ever said "slow this f#*king thing down" while not occupying the driver's seat this video may not be for you. (Especially the last 60 seconds!)
G..D..... somehow saying that they have balls of steel feels inadequate.
They haven't sent me a new base model because we haven't registered ours yet
. I can get one though.
There are some rebates/deals on the remaining 2016's too. I could always see what I could come up with - just need to know color choices.
Currently working with River Valley Rochester(was referred to them by @mniron ) , current issue is time, they close at 6, i leave work at 5 and it is 1.2 hrs way......I wanted to stop by today but they decided to take the day off, I will figure something out though, i just wanted to get this done before christmas since i am leaving for a skiing trip at the end of the week and after that is visit with the inlaws, followed by tax season.... spare time will be at a premium.
@xd675x thanks for offering and will definitely keep you in mind and visit your shop again, i went there with my buddy to get his daytona 675 a couple years ago and had a blast.
PS, i have purchased more mods for this bike i don't even own yet than for all the bikes i currently own combined.....
Will the colored tops/mesh tops be able to be purchased by themselves? I mean when we all buy your initial top and make you famous and incredibly wealthy, will the follow on options be able to fit the original frame?
Yes this would seal the deal for me, hell i will preorder it right now before i even take delivery of my slingshot, the ability of being able to change the top fabric/mesh/color as an upgrade later on would seal the deal and not make me feel that i need to wait just for aesthetics purposes.
This top is exactly what i want for the slingshot offers sun protection for long rides but can be off easily when riding locally in nice weather.
I was thinking of getting the Gen 2 Madstad or the Gull Wing but this top with is ability to be easily removable totally takes the cake .
I know you mentioned possible colors for the fabric part but what about the frame?
Sounds like at least you found the right forum to get you some information and some help...
Like @Orangeman said, I don't think they can let you out the door with a new Slingshot till it has had all known recalls completed..They call it a "stop sale" but I would think they could "sell" it but you would have to wait on them to perform the recall before they would "allow delivery" of the unit to you.
However there should be a huge amount of new Slingshots in dealer showrooms that don't need the recall done... What are you looking for exactly and I'm sure we can find you one somewhere close by.
I totally understand that they have to perform the recalls before i take it home, my problem has been with the wanting me to pay in full for the machine to sit at the dealer without an exact "day of delivery" if you will, most dealers say once we get the parts from polaris it should take us no more than a week to get it done......way to vague for my taste.
Here is what i was thinking that they should do:
Option 1
I pay for it on an agreed day lets say Thursday and they say it will be ready saturday at noon(2day after payment), that is reasonable.
Option 2
I give them a security deposit(lets say 1k) for them to hold that bike and perform the repairs within XX time frame if by XX day the bike is not ready i get my deposit back no harm no foul other than me being disgruntled for their failure to deliver.
I checked Xd675 inventory, he has a cool bike(28k or so) but to be honest not my cup of tea, i want a stock bike so i can do the upgrades i want, paying a premium for a bike with upgrades sounds like a waste if the upgrades done are not what i would do the bike.
For example the deal i had(can still have if i want) is ~21498 OTD for a 2016.5 SL in Ultra Super Ridiculously Fast RED 
Thank you for Offer @Mateo , I prefer to buy local because i would like to establish a relationship with the dealer that i will be taking the bike to for warranty work which seems like this will need frequently.
I know this might not be right but the dealers here will just brush you aside when dealing with a bike they didn't sell you, i can't even begin to count the many times that i bumped friends on mine when taking my bikes to the dealer.
We sometimes call one after the other and my buddy would get an appointment in 2 week while i could always get it next day or day after, whether right or wrong that is the truth of the matter.
The other thing is IF i did decide to buy it out of state i would have to wait until summer as i am a delicate little flower(GF says that lol) who only rides when it bright and sunny....... I know some of you ride even during harsh weather conditions and while i respect that, i won't do it myself.
Long story short i have been trying for the past ~week? to get a slingshot as a christmas present, however i am on my 3rd dealer that wants me to pay upfront and then leave the bike with them at polaris's mercy as to when it will get the recalls done.
i asked in the other forums back when this started if this was an accepted practice because it just doesn't sit well with me to write someone a check for over 20 grand for a bike just to have it sit on their showfloor until polaris decides to send extra parts for them, i am willing to give a good faith security deposit as long as we have a deadline in writing(so in case it takes more than it should i can get out of it) but not the whole thing.
I am at a lost here, trying to buy this thing has been the most grievous process i have the displeasure of dealing with. 
as of right now no plans on boosting. I have heard that the alpha are quite loud.
As it stand the base height is barely enough, i live in a gated secret cult(lol) that has a speed bump at the entrance.
A rear exhaust is something that i would like to do if for nothing else than to reduce have the excess heat in the cabin but it can't be loud nor decrease my ground clearance.
So excited, can't wait for this to be displayed at the office!
I hate you all in the south right now..........
Look, def not a riding day here
Are there any calendars still available?
