purchased new slingshot

[DK Melamcon]

Bought new 2020 R today, should be happy but somewhat depressed. I'm in Louisiana and SS is in west Virginia. Did not want to ship it and will be 3 to 4 weeks b4 i can go. I guess if good weather I will have to settle for riding goldwing trike, so it's not all bad.

 

[rhino 2]

Bought new 2020 R today, should be happy but somewhat depressed. I'm in Louisiana and SS is in west Virginia. Did not want to ship it and will be 3 to 4 weeks b4 i can go. I guess if good weather I will have to settle for riding goldwing trike, so it's not all bad.

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[1dn5up]

Good luck on your new ride Dave :clapping:

 

[David357]

Either choice sounds like a Win-Win....

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[bikerbillone]

David, that waiting time will pass and you will appreciate the SlingShot all the more when you finally hear the engine purr. Keep posting here to give us your opinion. :clapping:

 

[Gorilla]

Congrats David

 

[LadyonaMission]

I can't imagine how depressed you would be if you didn't have a trike to ride while waiting. Please post a few pictures when you get your new Slingshot.

 

[Burnerboy]

I'd also love a see a picture of your new toy................... Congrats!

I've been wanting one for a long time............ I just have no more room for toys in my garage....................

Ronnie

 

[paws]

Ahh..but absence makes the heart grow fonder... CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Keep us informed...don’t be a stranger...we like to hear all about it!

 

[Gideon]

All the best with your new ride!

 

[trikermutha]

Keep us posted how you like the new engine :laugh:

 

[Gideon]

Bought new 2020 R today, should be happy but somewhat depressed. I'm in Louisiana and SS is in west Virginia. Did not want to ship it and will be 3 to 4 weeks b4 i can go. I guess if good weather I will have to settle for riding goldwing trike, so it's not all bad.

David, has the new toy arrived? If it has, how about a few photos!

 

[DK Melamcon]

David, has the new toy arrived? If it has, how about a few photos!

On Monday the 22nd I will go to pick it up, by time I get it the first note will be due. That's not so bad but wife is pushing to sell the wing, that I'm not ready for!

 

[Gideon]

The difference between men and boys is the price of the toys.

 

[DK Melamcon]

Finally

made the trip to West Virginia, picked up the slingshot, was there about 1 hour and headed home trying to beat weather, but failed was in Birmingham Al about 10 miles from tornado at time it was hitting. Thankfully made it thru saw some intense wrecks. So I did get to ride for first time today. Will post pictures soon.

 

[rhino 2]

made the trip to West Virginia, picked up the slingshot, was there about 1 hour and headed home trying to beat weather, but failed was in Birmingham Al about 10 miles from tornado at time it was hitting. Thankfully made it thru saw some intense wrecks. So I did get to ride for first time today. Will post pictures soon.

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[DK Melamcon]

pics

 

[rhino 2]

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Nice setup...(Star)...

 

[paws]

Very nice! Enjoy!!

 

[bikerbillone]

Oh yeah, and a trailer yet, the perfect combination.

 

[trikermutha]

What hitch is that you have? Do you have the new Polaris engine on your Sling?

 

[Gideon]

Very nice David. I am happy for you.

Ride safe!

 

[DK Melamcon]

What hitch is that you have? Do you have the new Polaris engine on your Sling?

that is the wycked hitch and it is the Polaris engine, still in 4 weeks only put 110 miles on it, hope that changes soon.

 

[trikermutha]

that is the wycked hitch and it is the Polaris engine, still in 4 weeks only put 110 miles on it, hope that changes soon.

Keep us posted how you like the new engine.

 

[bikerbillone]

Seems a Polaris with the pull trailer would be a good option compared to the trike. Better options for weather encounters, side by side, the price is not that bad either last time I looked compared to a conversion. Now, I just don't know about getting in and out of those things, how difficult that would be for us 'seniors'.

 

[trikermutha]

Seems a Polaris with the pull trailer would be a good option compared to the trike. Better options for weather encounters, side by side, the price is not that bad either last time I looked compared to a conversion. Now, I just don't know about getting in and out of those things, how difficult that would be for us 'seniors'.

Depending on which one you are looking at they have gone up in price. I dont think I need all there options they are putting on the 21 models.

I did like the 20 Touring model that was green and limited to how many were built.

 

[rhino 2]

Seems a Polaris with the pull trailer would be a good option compared to the trike. Better options for weather encounters, side by side, the price is not that bad either last time I looked compared to a conversion. Now, I just don't know about getting in and out of those things, how difficult that would be for us 'seniors'.

I had a new 2018 Slingshot had it for two years and 15 thousand miles before i sold it....Even with the roof [Slingshade] where i could reach up and Grab the cross member to Sky hook my way out it was still a pain in the ass getting in and out....

If you do a lot of short trips getting in and out starts getting old...

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks Rino, that was sort of my concept of 'mount and dismount'. I do love the seeing those star trek things coming down the road, but I best leave it for the younger folks.

 

[DK Melamcon]

Seems a Polaris with the pull trailer would be a good option compared to the trike. Better options for weather encounters, side by side, the price is not that bad either last time I looked compared to a conversion. Now, I just don't know about getting in and out of those things, how difficult that would be for us 'seniors'.

you can not see trailer behind slingshot, i have only pulled N-line on test runs with trike and slingshot, pulled many miles behind a goldwing. I added bullet speed top and hold it to get in and out. Wife likes slingshot better than wing, I like them about same. I find the trike easier to get on.

 

[Motogordo]

2018 Slingshot

Jan. 12, 2022

I sat in a slingshot a couple of years ago in the DYH showroom in Deptford, NJ. It was murder getting in and ridiculous trying to get out. I will stick with my 2004 Honda GL1800 with Prowler RT conversion. I do believe that if I was riding in one I would be able to drive under the tractor trailers without getting a scratch.

Motogordo

p.s. I have seen a couple on the highway in New Jersey, but they are so low to the road I would be scared of getting my butt burned. LOL