Author Topic: Slingshot Cycles? (Read 11564 times)

Nayl · « **on:** March 17, 2016, 06:37:39 PM »

Anyone know if http://slingshot-cycles.com/ is still in business? Been trying to order some brake bleeders from them and the website appears to be busted for placing orders. I'm also noticing that the last blog entry is from 2014.

heeroyuy01195 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:45:09 PM »

They're still in business, just got a brake line kit from them. Maybe send a message? I got responses fairly quickly through e-mail.

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:18:58 PM »

Shawn makes great brake lines, but as a 1 man show, orders take time.

I buy my speed bleeders here...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Stainless-Steel-Speed-Bleeder-CB750-K-1969-1976-/272149622576?hash=item3f5d61af30:g:fzEAAOSwFAZTuzly&vxp=mtr

Nayl · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2016, 08:35:10 PM »

Thanks! Was looking for some on EBay but somehow that was not coming up, exactly what I needed!

sammermpc · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2016, 10:10:23 PM »

Just had some banjo bolts delivered last week...

Don R · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2016, 11:55:45 PM »

I got speed bleeders for my GL1000 from the HELP display at NAPA. I think they're the same thread. Or not.

pampadori · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:17:09 AM »

Quote from: Nayl on March 17, 2016, 06:37:39 PM

Anyone know if http://slingshot-cycles.com/ is still in business? Been trying to order some brake bleeders from them and the website appears to be busted for placing orders. I'm also noticing that the last blog entry is from 2014.

Hey Nayl,

Still accepting orders. WHere in the process are you having issues on the website? I know that if your AVS doesn't pass with the bank i reject the order. So make sure you are entering your billing information correctly with the same address that the bank has on file.
Other than that, sometimes the USPS shipping estimator can be problematic. Is that where you are stuck?
Shaun

PeWe · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:26:37 AM »

I ordered a brake line kit for dual front brakes to my CB750 earlier this year from Slingshot. The website did not want to continue in the last step when paying the order, paypal or credit card same problem , error on page. I did it manually sending money thru Paypal after agreement.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:52:30 AM »

Quote from: pampadori on March 18, 2016, 10:17:09 AM

Quote from: Nayl on March 17, 2016, 06:37:39 PM
Anyone know if http://slingshot-cycles.com/ is still in business? Been trying to order some brake bleeders from them and the website appears to be busted for placing orders. I'm also noticing that the last blog entry is from 2014.
Hey Nayl,

Still accepting orders. WHere in the process are you having issues on the website? I know that if your AVS doesn't pass with the bank i reject the order. So make sure you are entering your billing information correctly with the same address that the bank has on file.
Other than that, sometimes the USPS shipping estimator can be problematic. Is that where you are stuck?
Shaun

When I go to the homepage and select Brake Hoses -> Honda, I land here and it shows nothing http://slingshot-cycles.com/products-page/honda/

Can we request an invoice directly from you?

pampadori · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2016, 11:03:08 AM »

I think USPS updated some of their plugin messaging and my shopping cart software/program is not longer being supported. So that might have something to do with it. I need to get another shopping cart program but i'm just so LAZY!!
The biggest hurdle is entering in 100 items with a handful of variations and prices that change based on it. Then a couple images for each item....its a lot of work.

I'll start to research that later this month and see what the young folks say is the top shopping cart. I'm so out of tough these days...

Shaun

PeWe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2016, 11:17:49 AM »

Possible to find parts if clicking around. The website has some issues
Here links for CB750 Pipes and hoses
http://slingshot-cycles.com/products-page/cb750k-honda-caliper-tubes/
http://slingshot-cycles.com/products-page/cb750k/

pampadori · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2016, 11:27:08 AM »

i just did a restore on the public HTML files and for the time being, it appears to be working.
WordPress is great until your cart or theme or a plugin stops working nicely with all the others. Then you're stuck...

Let me know if you have trouble placing the order going forward.

SKTP · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2016, 11:59:15 AM »

I got my Brake lines from Slingshot...positive experience all round

pampadori · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2016, 12:05:29 PM »

update - i notice that there are still issues with the site even after i got the products to show.
It's a bit above my head so i'm going to throw up the maintenance page and try to see if a pro can help. Sorry for the inconvenience everyone!
Just try not to use your brakes in the meantime

Nayl · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2016, 04:31:05 PM »

Thanks for the reply. What was specifically happening was that when I got to the payment page I would put in my card info, hit enter, and get a message asking me to choose a shipping type, but with no option for that on the page (I had selected it on a previous page). No worries, will hit you up once you get the bugs worked out.

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2016, 08:31:54 PM »

Quote from: pampadori on March 18, 2016, 12:05:29 PM

Just try not to use your brakes in the meantime

We'll try, but you've spoiled us Shaun! Whenever we think of brake lines, we automatically think Slingshot.

Is there an old fashioned way we can order 'til you get this issue ironed out?

PeWe · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:00:21 AM »

A catalog with part numbers and sometimes photos. Write the order on a paper, envelope and post it. Thats the way I ordered things back in the days....

christopherk · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2016, 05:01:28 PM »

Just want to add that Shaun is great! Quick turnaround, fair prices & excellent quality. Ordered a front & rear set of lines for my 750F0 with speed bleeders and am extremely happy!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2016, 05:10:49 PM »

Any Goldwing guys want a Slingshot rear brake line? I ordered lines for my GL front end and somehow Shaun did not get the message that I didn't need the rear. The end fittings are pretty special and only work on a GL, I think, so I am unlikely to ever have any use for it. Just pm me if you want it.

dhall57 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2016, 02:19:06 AM »

Trying to place a order with Slingshot right now but it want let me go past the calculate the freight section.

550Resto · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2016, 06:25:51 AM »

Had the same issue and messaged Shaun. Looks like the site is down now and is moving to a different platform.

RevDoc · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2016, 09:31:22 AM »

I was just talking with Shaun about an order I have with him. I let him know that you guys were wondering about his service. He said he's been having a lot of problems with the functionality of his site which is based on Wordpress. He said he may have to just shut it all down & do a different build. He may not be up & running for a while. He has a couple of orders that came in recently before everything went nuts and he's going to get them out soon.

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2016, 08:34:57 AM »

Disappointing to hear. I'll need a custom brake line made soon once I get the Park Racer front end mounted, what are our other options?

There is a guy on fb that makes em and I have contacted him. He has twice posted "send year and model info and I can make it"
If it's custom, you can't do that!

Scott S · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2016, 02:15:56 PM »

Hey Sean...email sent.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2016, 08:49:17 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 03, 2016, 08:34:57 AM

Disappointing to hear. I'll need a custom brake line made soon once I get the Park Racer front end mounted, what are our other options?

There is a guy on fb that makes em and I have contacted him. He has twice posted "send year and model info and I can make it"
If it's custom, you can't do that!

+1, I need me a set of lines that work with Renthal Low bars, even the stock Euro one won't work so I really need custom ones.

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Author Topic: Slingshot Cycles? (Read 11564 times)