Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 So my girlfriend has decided if she is gonna ride on the back of a bike she wants arm rests and speakers. We test drove a Ultra Classic the other day. I'm fine with that. My Dyna doesn't have that, but whatever. So since selling the Dyna is NOT an option. I've been looking for a second bike. Mainly, Ultra Classics and Electra Glides. Then she discovers the monstrosity. A Polaris Slingshot. It is a three wheel "car". 2 in the front 1 in the back. With bucket seats, a radio, and roll bar. It is classified as a motorcycle due to the lack of 4 wheels. It's powered by a GM four cylinder engine and ungoverned will easily hit 175mph. All for the low low price of 20000 for the base model. 25000 for the Sport model. Plus a 3 month wait after purchase. I am fighting this tooth and nail. It just seem like a gimmick to me. Maybe I'm wrong. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I can't imagine that "thing" just by the description it sounds desperate. Stick with Harley.. Or find a new girlfriend.. Or.... Tell her to buy her own d**n bike! Lol!! Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 https://youtu.be/78MKBHR3NbU 2 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Nice one slone... Here's another.. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ncQsBzI-JHc 1 Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Raider, so much for your sabbatical. I knew you couldn't stay away. Quote
tipptruck1 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 For 20k you can buy a year or two old Electra glide. Even a 5-10 year old model. For far less. I love all motorcycles, but that is not a motorcycle. Even Merriam-Webster agrees. : a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by a motor and that can carry one or two people :an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Make sure, whatever you buy for her, she gets the matching t-shirt that says "If you can read this the @#$%& fell off" 1 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Tell her you ride BIKES, not Trikes. Welcome back from your break. 1 Quote
tipptruck1 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Tell her you ride BIKES, not Trikes. Welcome back from your break. Its not even a trike. A trike has one wheel up front. It is a snowmobile with wheels. 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I had a Polaris 425magnum 4x4 bought new in 98 & sold in 2012.. It was a decent quad.. The Fiji motor was awesome. I hated coming downhill on it though, no engine braking ( auto ) tranny.. All in all it was a good ride... 1 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Its not even a trike. A trike has one wheel up front. It is a snowmobile with wheels. Bi=2 wheels. Tri=3...wheels....so it's a azzbackwards trike. But we can compromise and call it a roadmobile. 1 Quote
fisherrw Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I don't think my girlfriend would require that. Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Decisions....Decisions....good luck. She sounds high maintenance. Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 amazing you mention a Polaris Slingshot, i saw one in person on my way home from work this past saturday. i had no clue what it was or who made it, just that it was a 3 wheeler that looked like a cross between a car and motorcycle. then i read this thread, googled it and sure enough that is what i saw...pulling out of a winery no less... Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 That looks like Blast to drive. A-Jay http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1793/Motorcycle-Video/2015-Polaris-Slingshot-First-Ride-Video.aspx Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 tow a small flat bed trailer for her to roll around on as you ride bike. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Lot cooler than a Can Am or a Trike, IMO Quote
RAMBLER Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 They have one of those in stock at the place I just bought my small Tracker boat. The salesman said that with the supercharger you can get way over 400 hp out of that. Someone was test driving it. Sounds really good. It looks like a sci-fi transformer. Quote
Catch 22 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 I saw a bunch of Slingshots at the recent Daytona Bike Week. Cool chic magnets , but I`ll stick with my Electra Glide a while longer. I saw a cop eyeballin the condensation line on my saddle bag[full of beer and ice]Just shook his head. DBWeek 75th coming next year==be there C22 Quote
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