I was reading their forum and this year's models have a bunch of problems, even a recall. Panel fit, paint job, brakes to small for the weight/speed, fiberglass dash issues. Even if I got one, which I admit they have a cool factor, it will be in a few years when they get all of the bugs fixed.
One of the hardest decisions you'll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder.
Us early adopters did suffer through some problems. I'm here to say it was worth every recall and bulletin. I'm sure the Slingshot folks will feel the same.
Here's To A Great Riding Season, Snowmobile That Is
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
"Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.
Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
Give a man religion and he will die praying for a fish"
So here is where I have to differ with you. I love my friend's Slingshot, so I'm not bashing it at all. I get it, and I get why some people will prefer it over a Spyder (although I'm not one of them). No question about it, they rock.
That said, I just can't see a Slingshot as a motorcycle. It is wide like a car, you have a steering wheel, you sit in it with a side-by-side passenger, and it looks like a car (as much as it looks like anything). The layout, except for the third wheel, is absolutely car-like. You shift with a stick shift, and there is an accelerator instead of a throttle. Yes, I know that the lack of safety features and the third wheel necessitate a helmet, but it really looks and acts like a very cool sports car or a race car. You wear helmets and protective gear in race cars as well; that doesn't make them motorcycles.
I know that Spyders are controversial under the motorcycle moniker, but if a Harley or Goldwing trike is a motorcycle, then a Spyder certainly is as well. Can-Am just did a better job of it.
That's a killer ride you have, but it isn't a motorcycle.
Exactly. A friend traded in his Harley trike for a Slingshot. He needs 3 wheels for the sake of his lady's health issues, a situation he and I have in common. A Slingshot is a cool ride, but he also went out and bought an Indian Roadmaster not much later, I guess the Slingshot doesn't quite fulfill his riding itch.
I do still plan on getting my ironhead Sporty on the road, but not out of a need for riding pleasure.
The Spyder says motorcycle much more clearly than the Slingshot.
2012 RT-S Pure Magnesium Metallic, Web Boards in Black Line-X Closed pattern, Bajaron sway bar and links, Spyderpop's Bump Skid, GloRyder remote controlled lights, show chrome rear rack, cargo nets in the all three rear bags, more to come........
Us early adopters did suffer through some problems. I'm here to say it was worth every recall and bulletin. I'm sure the Slingshot folks will feel the same.
Most definitely ......
I have had 3 recalls that were Polaris issued (all at once) and the parts were delivered and all was fixed within a few weeks...... Considering this machine is only a few months old, I'm cool with it.
I got this in the mail Yesterday....... 2 months added to my warranty, an apology and a bluetooth speaker !!!!!
I have had 3 recalls that were Polaris issued (all at once) and the parts were delivered and all was fixed within a few weeks...... Considering this machine is only a few months old, I'm cool with it.
I got this in the mail Yesterday....... 2 months added to my warranty, an apology and a bluetooth speaker !!!!!
Awesome!! Polaris makes good toys.
Here's To A Great Riding Season, Snowmobile That Is
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt"
"Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.
Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
Give a man religion and he will die praying for a fish"
I have to admit I thought about a slingshot but once I saw one on the road I decided it wasn't for me. While I don't want to diss any ride the slingshot looks chopped up and unfinished to me. If I was going to get something that large I would spend the extra and get a T-Rex.
That's Mulholland drive. It's fun but there are even better roads in the San Gabriel mountains
Bob
Sure about that Bob? I thought it was Azusa Cyn Rd. Its definitely not Rim of the World Hwy because that road has stone guard rails. I thought the neighborhood scene three wide may have been Azusa, Hwy 39. They may have gotten the F3 and Slingshot at Berts Mega Mall just down the road. Don't forget the Mega Run there May 9 BTW. I liked the analysis of the three vehicles: F3, Slingshot, & the Morgan 3 Wheeler.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuXW...ature=youtu.be
Last edited by Desert Spyder; 04-22-2015 at 10:05 AM.
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Sure about that Bob? I thought it was Azusa Cyn Rd. Its definitely not Rim of the World Hwy because that road has stone guard rails. I thought the neighborhood scene three wide may have been Azusa, Hwy 39.
If you look at one scene you can see the ocean not far in the distance. That's why I think it is Mulholland.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
I'm not fully understanding how the slingshot is compared to the Spyder. The Spyder is a bike, and the Slingshot is by all definitions a car or automobile. Both toys I guess, but not really similar.
Good observation, thanks, I will stick with my RT.
Cruzr Joe
I am sticking to my 14RTS-SE6 Cognac for a long time. Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
car/bike, what ever,Just want to go for a test burn, have ABSOLUTELY NO INTENTIONS OR IDEA'S, of trading in or getting rid of my SPYDER, just for s**** and giggles .
I don't believe the Elio will ever make it into production. If it does it will cost much more than what they have advertised ($6800). In any case the Elio is nothing more than a very small commuter car that happens to have 3 wheels. It is not fast and from the videos I don't think it is any more maneuverable than a regular compact car. So - apples and oranges.
Elio....'we will start production in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016'. 'We will stop taking advance reservations in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015....'.
Eric
YNC(SS) (Retired) - U. S. Navy Submarines
2014 RT-S Cognac
3 seadoo's,CBR250R, Suzi GT750 waterbuffalo's x4, Rebel 250, MB5, '84 Alfa Spider, '97 Jeep TJ, '93 Saab C900CVT, '99 SLK230, '65 Mustang, '59 Fairlane, '48 Ford 8n
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