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I finally had a decent day to take a couple pics of my new Slingshot. Currently I have just over 1k on the odometer and enjoying even mile of it. Yesterday we installed a roof top for extra shade on hot days. There may even be a luggage option for the top in the future on our road trips. Larry

I'll cover you on the crash bar brace Wayne. Send me your address vie PM and I'll send one off for you. Larry

Sorry to hear this news of Mike's Dad. It's unfortunate at times one must deal with these types of situations. Do take care of your own health Patricia as we surely don't want you having health problems from added stress. Larry

With a Hannigan conversion kit you're still using the stock master cylinder. Definitely re-bleed the brakes and go from there. Larry

There's really only a couple things that could be happening here. One is you still have some air in the calipers or lines somewhere. Two would be that the master cylinder itself is starting to fail. Larry

I'm going to 2nd Rookie's & many others here statements. Although I sold my 09 Hannigan triked RSV last year and replaced it with a Polaris Slingshot I have no intentions of abandoning this great group of people or the forum. I've enjoyed way to much with the folks here and consider many family and even new folks friends. I'm looking forward to this summers meets to continue sharing time with new and old members. Besides I still have a 83 Standard that I'll need to gather info on from those here who know these years bikes better than I do. Larry

That's a great suggestion and one that I use no matter what I'm driving. Especially on a bike. So while not a new idea it surely is one well worth reminding folks cause it just may save their life or an accident. Larry

Happy Birthday Puc. I'm sure you'll have a lot more of them too. Now as to the ailments you've been going thru I wish you the best and do hope the Docs can finally agree on a cure that's successful. Bless you and Tip in the meantime. Larry

Alright you trouble maker. I get in enough trouble without getting blamed for stuff I didn't do. Just for the record Joyce was up on a step stool in the kitchen, got off balance, & ended up on the floor. She was in enough pain we decided she best see the Docs. She got special delivery to the ER vie our local fire/ rescue. Eventually after getting a shot to ease the pain and a couple X-rays the Doc sent us on our way home. The diagnosis being a badly bruised hip. Two days later she's getting around some but hurting still. This too shall eventually pass. Larry

Today Joyce and I are celebrating our 48th year of marriage. Boy it sure don't seem like its been that long thou we did raise a couple of great kids and now have two grandkids who are pretty grown up as well. Courtney well turn 21 soon & is completing her 2nd year of collage while Brandon will graduate high school next month and will be heading for collage himself next fall. Old man time waits for no one so we best enjoy what time our Lord allows us on this earth. Looking forward to many more together. Anyhow Happy Anniversary Joyce. Larry

Congrads John on the new ride.. Hope we see you & Dianne sometime this ride season. Larry

Yep that was one enjoyable area to ride in during the VR rally. Unfortunately for me I didn't get to ride with the group much as I was nursing a bad back with pulled muscles. Hope to get back out that way again. Larry

Nothing like truly enjoying your vacation whatever you do or where you go. Nice to be able to check off some of those items on your bucket list of things to do too. Sounds like you did real well on all accounts Lewis & Charlene. Good for you both & keep on making those wonderful memories . Larry

Trailer pullers and trikers both benefit from Sky Doc's clutch upgrade. Larry

I like this version of reverse trike, more so than the Can Am's due to so much Wing stuff out there. BUT at that $32k + cost the Slingshots at $20-$24k are a better bang for the buck. When one looks at costs of a conventional mc trike you're looking at $24k and up into those $30k numbers depending on make, model, & year of mc & trike conversion. I believe we'll be seeing a lot more of these reverse trikes in the future & even more of the new wave of "auto cycles". Larry

ok here's my take between the two. With a motorcycle trike you're riding on the bike, steering by pushing & pulling the handle bar. Sitting higher & with the passenger inline with you. On a solid axle trike you're getting bounced around more than when on an independent suspension triked bike. Compared with the two mc trikes I had, 05 RSV/Tri-Wing verses the 09 RSV/Hannigan. On the Slingshot you're driving it much like a car with its comfort of power assisted steering, full body support with buckets seats sitting side x side, & a much better suspension. The Slingshots really compare more to a two seated roadster (Miata, BMW Boxer, etc). Three wheels is basically the reason for being called a motorcycle. You're still exposed to the elements in the slingshot just like on a bike so you still have a bike feeling ride. I know there's going to be times I'll miss having / riding the RSV's but for the wife & I comfort won out, especially on trips. Larry

Sure there's been some big guys who own them. Getting out is more of a challenge but doable with the right technique. I find stepping in with the right foot, sitting down, then lifting the left leg over the frame works well. Getting out is reversed or just stand up, then step out. Also the drivers side has more leg room than the passengers side, firewall is closer. Drivers seat is adjustable, passenger side isn't. Larry

Is that yours Jerry?. Nope I didn't design one. About I've done so far is add a couple LED lights, auxiliary fuse box, a Wolo air horn, and moded a license plate holder out of some stainless steel. Larry

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Enough of these ups & downs Mr. Owl. Time to stay on that upward & onward path. Prayers offered up for you to be able to stay on that path of recovery. God Bless Larry

Looks just like mine Jerry. For a while anyhow. LOL I've got a couple mods planned. They sure attract attention wherever you go, riding or parked. I read today on the Slingshot forums Polaris has sold 4k+ so far since late September. Larry

Thought he wasn't getting his till spring. Larry

Tire sealant. Here ya go DJ http://www.ride-on.com/ Browse the web site and then you'll see.

Congratulations Jerry on your new purchase. You're the 2nd VR member I know of who's bought a Slingshot. I've had mine since December. Haven't gotten a lot of miles on mine yet but intend to remedy that soon as weather gets better. Yep these rides being as new as they sure draw a crowd wherever you go. Pic takers whipping out their phones even on the highway so be careful. Enjoy the ride, Larry

Yep that Miata in the background is still ours. Joyce's ride to be more specific. LOL The comparisons between the Miata and the Slingshot are very close to each other as far as size and handling. The Miata is more all weather while the Sling is more as you mentioned as a adult sized go cart with plenty of power and open like the cycle's are. The Slingshot does have a computer traction control brain to keep that rear wheel from swapping ends. Even then you'll feel the back end busting loose. With 170 horses on tap you can break traction thru the first three gears if you want to. With 5" of ground clearance and the wide stance it hugs the road very very well. All in all it's a wonderful machine but its really not fair to compare it to a cycle or even a trike for that matter as its more of a 2 seated roadster much like the Miata. I did love having the two RSV trikes, especially the 09 w/Hannigan conversion but there's just no comparing the ride comfort and extra safety of the Slingshot. For us that was a major selling point. Larry

Bill as in past rallies I'll be donating something too. Not sure just yet what at this time. Larry