I try very hard to be visible, best I've found is a large black white bike, with white helmet and radio antenna. No one looks for bikes (except bikers), everyone looks out for cops. And if I make a high speed pass, they slow and move over for me. On a sport bike, they move to block the pass. Each time someone almost hits me because 'I didn't see you' I add a set of lights to the bike. Duke 690 currently has three separate brakes ilghts, 4 sets of rear turnsignals, three sets of front turn signals, and fog lights, they still don't see me.The difference between a Slingshot and a motorcycle.
On the motorcycle you are invisible. On the Slingshot you are on a parade float. I've had people literally hit their brakes to yield to my sling.
When I define the Slingshot --- in the 1960's I had a Porshe 914 (loved it) then 50 to 70 I was on a Gold Wing for 250,000 miles and I tell every one if you mate those two you get a Slingshot. open ride like a motorcycle and stability of a new little sports car. Since Feb 2015 I've done 120,000 miles in the seat of the Slingshot.Years ago(55 years) I started with motorcycles. As I got older 60-70's I tried a spyder, 2009, I liked it but did not like the way it handled. It was more visible and stable than a motorcycle. I then tried scooters, Piaggio Bv500, some Vespas, a Yamaha majestic 400, and a 3 wheel, 500cc, Piaggio MP3. ...and miatas, MG midget. The scooters are a nice transition from a motorcycle. Now, for the last year I have ridden a Slingshot. I ride with my motorcycle friends -as I did with the Spyder and scooters. If you view the Slingshot as a motorcycle there will be few limitations. If it rains, or it is cold-you are on a motorcycle. Visibility is increased over a motorcycle, it is more stable and feels secure. It feels to me like a MG Midget, you feel the road...however you have 3+times the power and lighter weight.
Ej: As you added it has the "stability of a new little sports car", with new wide tires, stability control and abs. -JimWhen I define the Slingshot --- in the 1960's I had a Porshe 914 (loved it) then 50 to 70 I was on a Gold Wing for 250,000 miles and I tell every one if you mate those two you get a Slingshot. open ride like a motorcycle and stability of a new little sports car. Since Feb 2015 I've done 120,000 miles in the seat of the Slingshot.
