Slingshot

**GIBBY** · 05-04-2015, 04:00 PM

A riding buddy just got his new Slingshot and he is loving it so far.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=7f91fc43cb

**schoeney** · 05-04-2015, 04:36 PM

I saw my first one in person the other day. He was headed the other direction. They look like fun.

Is that you taking the video?

sly · 05-04-2015, 04:55 PM

I’ve seen a few around, not liking it at all

**glwilson** · 05-04-2015, 08:00 PM

They are not for everyone, but they are selling a boatload of them.

Mike, let me know how he does with rear tires. The Spyders run through them quick if you run it hard; which is the only way to have fun. I figured the Slingshot would also burn through them.

Stock Spyder tires are very soft for one-wheel traction and to help reduce slipping. I assumed the Slingshot's stock rear is similar.

Just wondering and would like to know if you can remember to find out.

**Rasta** · 05-04-2015, 09:11 PM

I saw one coming at me last week and I thought it was a car until we passed each other.

OldSchool · 05-04-2015, 09:25 PM

Polaris petitioned the State of Missouri to license the Slingshots as automobiles. They were hoping to get the mandatory helmet rule lifted so it would help sales. State refused citing no airbags and adequate roll over protection, so they are licensed as motorcycles. That is the only similarity they have to a motorcycle. They don't feel, ride or handle like a motorcycle. They are fun though in a different kind of way. Definitely a head turner too.

**Top Cat** · 05-05-2015, 10:11 AM

Starting At
(US MSRP)
$24,999
plus freight and shipping

Big toys for big boys

Not my cup of tea but to each their own.

**GIBBY** · 05-05-2015, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Starting At
(US MSRP)
$24,999
plus freight and shipping

Big toys for big boys

Not my cup of tea but to each their own.

Actually they start at $19,999
You are correct, big boys toys.

**GIBBY** · 05-05-2015, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoeney

I saw my first one in person the other day. He was headed the other direction. They look like fun.

Is that you taking the video?

No, it is Sparky's wife taking the video. (he is a retired electrician, hence Sparky)

**GIBBY** · 05-05-2015, 10:33 AM

[QUOTE=glwilson;624128 They are not for everyone, but they are selling a boatload of them.

Mike, let me know how he does with rear tires. The Spyders run through them quick if you run it hard; which is the only way to have fun. I figured the Slingshot would also burn through them.

Stock Spyder tires are very soft for one-wheel traction and to help reduce slipping. I assumed the Slingshot's stock rear is similar.

Just wondering and would like to know if you can remember to find out.

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You are right about that Greg, Sparky got the last red one in the Twin Cities metro area. I'll let you know about the rear tire when I have some info.

**GIBBY** · 05-05-2015, 10:51 AM

Slingshot Prototype

The guy in the photo held the land speed record for worlds fastest Victory for many years.

**cnc** · 05-05-2015, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool

Polaris petitioned the State of Missouri to license the Slingshots as automobiles. They were hoping to get the mandatory helmet rule lifted so it would help sales. State refused citing no airbags and adequate roll over protection, so they are licensed as motorcycles. That is the only similarity they have to a motorcycle. They don't feel, ride or handle like a motorcycle. They are fun though in a different kind of way. Definitely a head turner too.

I would think a company building such vehicles would never want them listed as a car. More than air bags at stake. Ride hight, impact crash ratings, and a multitude of other safety tests and regulations that motorcycles are exempt from. Compling with them all if they even could would drive the price up considerably hindering sales more than wearing a helmet.

**Jared** · 05-05-2015, 11:59 AM

I've seen a couple of them around town. They look pretty fun.

OldSchool · 05-05-2015, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

I would think a company building such vehicles would never want them listed as a car. More than air bags at stake. Ride hight, impact crash ratings, and a multitude of other safety tests and regulations that motorcycles are exempt from. Compling with them all if they even could would drive the price up considerably hindering sales more than wearing a helmet.

Well, apparently Polaris wanted them to be automobiles. They petitioned all fifty states and several of them allowed it and the most did not. Here is the list for your reading pleasure.

http://www.slingshotforums.com/threa...-by-state.153/

**HwyRider** · 05-05-2015, 12:41 PM

I only see 1 state in the list that says car license.

05-04-2015, 04:00 PM	#1
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	Slingshot A riding buddy just got his new Slingshot and he is loving it so far. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=7f91fc43cb __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-04-2015, 04:36 PM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	I saw my first one in person the other day. He was headed the other direction. They look like fun. Is that you taking the video? __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Last edited by schoeney; 05-04-2015 at 04:38 PM.
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sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	I’ve seen a few around, not liking it at all __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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05-04-2015, 08:00 PM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	They are not for everyone, but they are selling a boatload of them. Mike, let me know how he does with rear tires. The Spyders run through them quick if you run it hard; which is the only way to have fun. I figured the Slingshot would also burn through them. Stock Spyder tires are very soft for one-wheel traction and to help reduce slipping. I assumed the Slingshot's stock rear is similar. Just wondering and would like to know if you can remember to find out. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	I saw one coming at me last week and I thought it was a car until we passed each other. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2015, 10:11 AM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Starting At (US MSRP) $24,999 plus freight and shipping Big toys for big boys Not my cup of tea but to each their own. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-05-2015, 10:33 AM	#10
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	[QUOTE=glwilson;624128 They are not for everyone, but they are selling a boatload of them. Mike, let me know how he does with rear tires. The Spyders run through them quick if you run it hard; which is the only way to have fun. I figured the Slingshot would also burn through them. Stock Spyder tires are very soft for one-wheel traction and to help reduce slipping. I assumed the Slingshot's stock rear is similar. Just wondering and would like to know if you can remember to find out. [/QUOTE] You are right about that Greg, Sparky got the last red one in the Twin Cities metro area. I'll let you know about the rear tire when I have some info. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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05-05-2015, 10:51 AM	#11
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	Slingshot Prototype The guy in the photo held the land speed record for worlds fastest Victory for many years. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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05-05-2015, 11:59 AM	#13
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I've seen a couple of them around town. They look pretty fun. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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