Bombarded with questions

[bruiser]

Since last Saturday from different people. Seems a local dealer now has at least one Slingshot in stock and it's been seen around town. I'm having to explain to people what it is and the differences between it and the Spyder. By the way, this dealer sells Spyders too.

[SPYD3R]

tell them that the differences are like bananas and bull-frogs....
SPYD3Rs are classified as motorcycles (and don't give me any lip that it's *NOT...) Slingshots are more like the Morgan 3 wheeled cars....
Dan P
SPYD3R

*it is sat 'ON', like a 2 wheeled motorcycle, and with handlebars... NOT 'IN' like a car... which the Slingshot is, and with a steering wheel....

[Bob Denman]

It was explained in here:
A Spyder is like a motorcycle with an extra wheel...
A Slingshot is like a sports car, that lost a wheel... :D

I had the exact same conversations three times today in our office.

[BikerDoc]

a lot of brp dealers are alos polaris dealers so this will be a pretty common conversation topic. my dealer is not a polaris dealer but he still bought a slingshot to allow his sales people to learn all about it..

[Bob Denman]

There must be some "interesting" conversations at quitting time over who gets to take it home... :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Vlv-gSKdiwQ

[SPYD3R]

It was explained in here:
A Spyder is like a motorcycle with an extra wheel...
A Slingshot is like a sports car, that lost a wheel... :D

I had the exact same conversations three times today in our office.

YOU HAVE AN OFFICE....??????? :yikes:

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I saw a Slingshot in Winston-Salem NC today. Night and day compared to the Spyde and I will take my Spyder any day of the week.

[Bob Denman]

YOU HAVE AN OFFICE....??????? :yikes:

It's funny how things work out; isn't it? :D
36 years...

[SPYD3R]

It's funny how things work out; isn't it? :D
36 years...

DANG......
I DON'T HAVE ONE ANYMORE.....
B'KUZ I'VE BIN RETIRED SINCE 2008..... :roflblack:
KEEP ON TRUCK'n BOBBY.... :bowdown: CAPITALISM NEEDS YOU.... :clap:
dp
SPYD3R

[ekfraz]

I went to look at the Slingshot today, It is more car than anything, they are not legal for sale here in Texas yes because of the motorcycle/car issue. I will keep my spyder.

[Chupaca]

I tell them I've never heard of it...really! a three wheeled car....:dontknow:

[Dragonrider]

Each toy has it's place, and my garage has a perfect place for both!

[Bob Denman]

They are exactly the same as anyone knows the only discernible difference in vehicles is the number of wheels.

That’s why a 1974 Ford Pinto and a Porsche 911s are equivalent.

Equivalent; but hardly equal... :D

[blacklightning]

Since last Saturday from different people. Seems a local dealer now has at least one Slingshot in stock and it's been seen around town. I'm having to explain to people what it is and the differences between it and the Spyder. By the way, this dealer sells Spyders too.
I see you are in eastern N.C.. Would this dealer happen to be the one located in Goldsboro, N.C.? They said they were going to carry both.

[hulksdaddy]

Slingshot is an adult go-kart. Not a motorcycle at all.

[maliamd]

I think the Slingshot is down right ugly. Reminds me of the bat mobile. Looks awkward, clunky, and the lines and look are just off. To even compare "it" to a motorcycle is ridiculous. It is not and never will be a motorcycle.

[MouthPiece]

Does it really matter what it is as long as the owner likes/loves it?

Chris

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :2thumbs:
If I had one; I'd call it what I call my Spyder: FUN!

[napper39]

they got 4 in at my indian dealers and i got to ride in one i like them but not enough money for ever thing i like:pray::yikes:

[Orange Spyder Man]

I like the looks of the Slingshot... would love to drive one... and I bet they will sell..

OSM

[ARtraveler]

YOU HAVE AN OFFICE....??????? :yikes:

I wonder what happens if you are called into the Office. :yikes: :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Nuthin'... :D

[jerpinoy]

Here in WA. slingshot require only regular auto license and :ani29: require MC license.

[LEEB]

the Polaris dealer today and stopped to look at the Slingshot. My wife thinks it's stupid! One impression I got was how hard the seats seem to be. I can't imagine riding a couple hundred miles on those seats. Anyone else think the same?

[ARtraveler]

the Polaris dealer today and stopped to look at the Slingshot. My wife thinks it's stupid! One impression I got was how hard the seats seem to be. I can't imagine riding a couple hundred miles on those seats. Anyone else think the same?

Something that I overlooked for sure. With my back and hip issues, I could be in trouble if they were not "just" right.

[Bob Denman]

I wondered if the seat's texture and firmness, may have been intentional... :dontknow:
Waterproof; for sure! :thumbup:
The firmness? Perhaps to help folks have a solid base for ingress and egress...:dontknow:

[LEEB]

I wondered if the seat's texture and firmness, may have been intentional... :dontknow:
Waterproof; for sure! :thumbup:
The firmness? Perhaps to help folks have a solid base for ingress and egress...:dontknow:

we saw today was on the sales floor but was sold, so I didn't get a chance to sit in it, but it really sits low so I would imagine it may be a challenge to get into and out of for some of us.

[hulksdaddy]

we saw today was on the sales floor but was sold, so I didn't get a chance to sit in it, but it really sits low so I would imagine it may be a challenge to get into and out of for some of us.

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[Bob Denman]

No doubt; there is a bit of a learning curve to it! :D
My experience: step into the vehicle, and then sit down.
It was easier than trying to get one leg in, slide into the seat, and then pull the remaining leg on board. :thumbup:

[missouriboy]

Okay, Bob, for the first half of it. Now, how do you get OUT? :popcorn:

[arntufun]

the Polaris dealer today and stopped to look at the Slingshot. My wife thinks it's stupid! One impression I got was how hard the seats seem to be. I can't imagine riding a couple hundred miles on those seats. Anyone else think the same?



Nobody with any seat time would agree with you...... The seats are very very comfy......... You could very easily log more miles at a rip than you could on your Spyder. :thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

They DO seem to be pretty well-shaped... :agree:

[robmorg]

It was explained in here:
A Spyder is like a motorcycle with an extra wheel...
A Slingshot is like a sports car, that lost a wheel... :D

I had the exact same conversations three times today in our office.

I KNEW you had an office... But what I was wondering was if anyone else was in it when you had those three conversations. :shocked:. :joke:

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Just me; The Missus...




...and the voices inside my head! :roflblack: