Topic: I just want to take one of these out....Polaris Slingshot (Read 9271 times)

Keats · « **on:** November 21, 2014, 06:49:12 PM »

Has anyone here driven one of these?

Fired00d · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2014, 06:51:03 PM »

What is it?? You have more info or a website??

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

deldago · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2014, 06:55:08 PM »

Polaris's latest toy. http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot

Keats · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2014, 07:15:57 PM »

Twolanerider · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2014, 08:44:03 PM »

I think that's the one that just last week Texas said it wouldn't accept as street legal. Something about falling in between the lines of their definitions of car and motorcycle. Didn't fit close to either one so they wouldn't license it either way.

Yeap, just found the link from the wire article had read last week. Here's a doc:

DaBigNuttedMan · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2014, 05:43:36 AM »

a few months ago we saw a brand new condor wheel chock on craigslist for $175.00 called and said we'd take it, got there asked why ya getting rid of it without using it and the answer was, no more bikes he ordered one of these. Said it has a small GM car engine in it and was gonna put a whipple blower and some other mods on the motor. was the first I heard of em.

kiro · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2014, 08:59:40 AM »

Wonder how this handles in snow - LOL...

2 ROSE · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2014, 10:17:52 AM »

We need to patten a quick foldup type roof for it...or am I already too late?

Older Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2014, 08:50:36 PM »

I sat in one in ST louis ,hard to get in and out. It sits only 5 in from the ground.It is victorys answer to Harleys trike at a lower price $ 23,000
Older Guy

OlDog · « **Reply #9 on:** November 24, 2014, 10:08:28 AM »

if Texas won't approve them because the seat isn't between the legs, how do they explain the Morgan?

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #10 on:** November 24, 2014, 10:19:53 AM »

Quote from: OlDog on November 24, 2014, 10:08:28 AM

if Texas won't approve them because the seat isn't between the legs, how do they explain the Morgan?

Good question.

I know of several that are registered in TX that are on the Morgan forum, Talk Morgan.

I think they just slid under the radar without any request for permission etc. The old saying, it's easier to get forgiveness than get permission.

Here in MI I've checked and all that's required to be a motorcycle is three wheels. So here no matter how large, enclosed, doors, seat belts, wipers, passengers etc, if it has three wheels, it's a motorcycle period!

My call to the Highway Patrol was to ask if you had everything a car has but it's three wheels, could I drive without a helmet. The answer was no exceptions at this time. But as Elio expands their quest for waivers on the helmet laws to allow people to drive their car, albeit three wheeled, it may come down that seats, steering wheel, windshield a seat belts may allow non helmet driving even for a three wheeler. That's the ammunition Elio is using when they're request state legislature waivers etc.

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2014, 04:01:21 PM »

I'm guessing the next version will be more like a traditional three wheeler, with a Indian badge on it and they will call it an Arrowhead.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:02:26 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on November 21, 2014, 08:44:03 PM

I think that's the one that just last week Texas said it wouldn't accept as street legal. Something about falling in between the lines of their definitions of car and motorcycle. Didn't fit close to either one so they wouldn't license it either way.

So Texas won't register / license it but what about someone driving in Texas from out of state? I wonder if the LEOs would give them any hassle.

Doubt it but stranger things have happened - just ask that PA lady to took her pistol into NJ thinking what was legal in her home state would be legal in other states.

As Joe Biden would say 'this is a BFD' for Polaris I would think.

phato1 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:28:31 PM »

Seems you can't register them in good old CT either:

http://www.rep-am.com/news/local/845363.txt

It's been an ongoing debate since Polaris announced the vehicle....

Older Guy · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2014, 08:04:59 AM »

Drove one yesterday,It is a small sports car has no feeling of a bike. It is almost 6ft wide.Two models one with bigger wheels and blue tooth. A super charger is also available.
Older Guy

willymax4 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 07, 2014, 10:33:20 PM »

i'm not sure if it's got one too many wheels or one too few, dunno i'm confused.

JCZ · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2015, 08:38:33 PM »

Getting on the freeway awhile ago....saw this thing down in front of me. Different looking and appeared to be very fast.

JCZ · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2015, 08:40:08 PM »

First I've saw of it and never heard of it before.

Here's a couple of links I found:

And this one from the Polaris web site.........

http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot

stevehd · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2015, 08:51:06 PM »

And the Slingshots have been recalled

http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/polaris-slingshot-recall-stop-sale-stop-ride/2015/01/30/id/621679/

Chains · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2015, 09:27:06 PM »

Thanks JC, cool video. Last night I had a truck here from Haul Bikes to pick up a Bushtec trailer I sold and while we were loading it the driver told me he has been delivering a lot of them all over the country. I have not seen one on the road but from the video I would say it runs real well.

D-N-D · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2015, 06:34:26 AM »

That's Neat !!!!

Jock · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:57:57 AM »

There was one in Daytona Beach last year...

JCZ · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2015, 10:27:16 AM »

My mistake, merged the two.

Jock with your smooth talkin self, I'm sure you were able to convince them to let you take a quick, short little test drive.

Come on buddy.....give it up....tell us you got one sittin in your garage.

stevehd....you might not want to do a google search on the HD recalls over the years (or any other make of motorcycle). Just sayin............

2 ROSE · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2015, 12:11:30 PM »

Quote from: willymax4 on December 07, 2014, 10:33:20 PM

i'm not sure if it's got one too many wheels or one too few, dunno i'm confused.

Yeah I agree. It is classified as a motorcycle...except I believe in Connecticut and Texas where they don't classify it as anything, therefore they are not sold as of yet in those states. But it has a steering wheel and occupants sit side by side???
Ain't no way dat der ting'z a modursickle!!!
I vote no...not a motorcycle.
Wouldn't mind taking one for a spin regardless of what it is. I think I would classify it as fun.

Jock · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2015, 03:41:20 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on February 02, 2015, 10:27:16 AM

My mistake, merged the two.

Jock with your smooth talkin self, I'm sure you were able to convince them to let you take a quick, short little test drive. Come on buddy.....give it up....tell us you got one sittin in your garage.

stevehd....you might not want to do a google search on the HD recalls over the years (or any other make of motorcycle). Just sayin............

Don't know about the smooth talkin' but I did find out that this one belonged to the dealer. It was on display at the Indian dealership in Daytona. There wasn't a lot of miles on the ride and at the time there were only a few dealers who had one for there own purpose.

J.Mart60 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2015, 01:56:29 PM »

Saw one yesterday while I was out riding, they do grab your attention.

harleyrules · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2015, 04:00:35 PM »

My buddy traded in his road glide for one of these.. I drove it, it was different but I would never give up my HD for one. It felt like driving a car...

TrainWreck88 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 10, 2015, 01:42:47 AM »

I know these are legal in Texas they are all over Houston DFW Austin San Antonio

http://www.campagnamotors.com/

srnoyes · « **Reply #28 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:52:36 PM »

There are a few here in the Omaha, NE area. A guy I work with got the get one and loves it. He is getting up there in age and doesn't feel like he can ride any more. Says it has a ton of pep even without a turbo. Says it handles really well in the corners. When he was following me a couple weeks ago he was able to take the curves at the same speed as I and never felt even a little bit out of control. He has traction control so you won't be able to get out of control even if you want. It also has antilock brakes so even though people are complaining that the brakes are small, the thing weighs so little it stops really well. His only complaint is the seats and he is about to fix that with an order with Corbin.

red ben59 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:21:47 AM »

Would like to play with one for a day.

Would I want to buy one?

NO

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