Posts by Frankie55

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......ok so I've had my top for a few years now & love and see that it's time for some TLC as one of the rollers broke off, so Im wondering if the makers or powers that be .....can direct me in the right direction to get me some new rollers......either from the maker of the top (Twist Dynamics) or Home Depot........any help would be appreciated, thanks......

I recall walking through Lowes and within the section that sells doors they sold roller's. Sometimes companies look to cut production costs down by using commercial off the shelf items already in production. If nothing else works out it may be worth a look.

Rode South Jersey spotted this. Amaizing to see these guys work. The helicopter transported both the men and equipment to the top of the tower. To any electrical linemen (or women) who do this kind of work hats off to what you do. It's amazing!

It was a nice day in South Jersey so what started out as an excuse to go on a ride to pick-up some dog food turned into a stop at the farmers market then onto the grocery store. Followed by Harbor Freight, Wal-Mart and the beer store where I bought some beer and something which I usually don't buy, but the advertisement on this thread is compelling. So, after planned short trip and over $250 dollars later I settled down to some Bulleit Bourbon mixed with Ginger Ale and enjoyed some time with my best buddy.

A good day!

Quote from mpj220

I made my own floor vents about 3 years ago. They work awesome. You can close them during colder months and open during hot weather.

I have done this to about 5 other friend's rides.

Writeup here:

FIRST 24,500 POST ARCHIVE : What was today's Sling project-Mods , goodies.....? CLOSED THREAD

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Nice work! Going to order the vents and air ducts (gauge mounts). No hurry to install at this point but will be a great winter project.

Many thanks for the install tips!

Edit: Parts on order now, thanks!

Quote from EjFord

The sale price looks good.

Actually EJ, If I recall you did a set up something similar. Perhaps you should have come up with a patent?

I was in high school at the time. I recall walking to work directly after school and seeing a sign on the side of a bank building for home loans at 16+ percent. Good times for me but then again, I was walking so gas prices didn't matter and I didn't own a home, so I didn't pay interest on a home loan.

Hay, I was on the political side of the democratic party back then. Strange.

Has anyone ever installed these? Might make a great Christmas gift for myself from myself.

https://www.dsutvcoolvent.com/

I can see both points of view. Having been deployed multiple times over the years I can say if other countries had 10% the heart and courage to fight for their country the way Ukraine has It would have been an easy victory. I hope the winter brings advantage on the side of Ukraine.

Quote from Funinthesun

If I had one of those, the first mod would have to be a flame thrower out the back end

Don't forget the sides just in case someone gets too close

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New Sony Head Unit with back up camera, android/apple. Sounds so much better than the Boss or stock unit. Not big bucks but a good solid mid-range Sony unit with good sound.

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Slingmods. It's actually a combination of both products below. Used together they change the angle of the face and with the larger visor work together to give a better view. I just installed yesterday and haven't the chance to test in full sunlight. Hopefully tomorrow.

If anyone is interested the faceplate and the visor both make a slight difference in providing a better screen view in sunlight. Of course, the advantage depends on the intensity of sunlight and the angle. It's not a major difference but it does help some. Nothing helps when the sun is directly over your back. For what it's worth I would purchase them again but it's nowhere near a quality view, just helps a little bit within some situations but when it does help, it's welcomed.

VV11B40

Had frost this morning in South Jersey. Waited for a warm up. Plugged in the heated seat covers and did a 120 mi. ride on some back roads. Great fall foliage but nowhere safe to pull over for a picture.

Quote from harleyujoe

Funny to see this sign Harley Davidson and Rentals this morning...

So yesterday I called a Harley dealer in Seattle that I rented from

and he tells me they do not rent bikes any longer..

I have to rent from Eagle Riders...

Living in NJ and doing 15 years of Harley Davidson Rental Rides out

in the West and come home to NJ and wonder why I ride at times..LOL

The Colorado to Utah ride went 1 whole day and hit 2 red lights.

A NJ ride of 1 hour and hit approx 50 red lights ..and still call it fun..LOL

So at 71 yrs old I wanted to do one more ride down the coast Seattle to San Francisco but having second thoughts

about taking wife and full luggage full dresser at my age...So may just rent convertible.. Old Age creeping up...

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Or you could rent a slingshot?

Quote from billythekidd

I agree with most of what you are saying... but disrespect for police has been a problem for a long time. It is more evident now because the second layer of enforcement fails to persecute those arrested for breaking the laws created by the third layer of government.

The state creates a law, passes the bill, law enforcement upholds that law (creating resentment) and then prosecutors and lawyers either do not prosecute or plea bargain away the severity of that offense.

Some of that disrespect is earned by the actions of the few, recent examples: the cop in San Antonio who shot a teen that was just eating a burger in his car because he thought the car was the same car which eluded him the day before, it wasn't and he was fired and is facing prosecution.... Fuel to the anti police fire, video of a motorcycle trying to out run police and crashes at 100mph and the cops own body cam shows him running to the person who crashed with his weapon drawn while you can hear other officers already at the crash say, hey are you alright... hey, hey, again adds fuel to the anti fire... From watching most body cams the first thing that is done once the individual is on the ground is a knee in the back and a physical effort to put cuffs os. (I do understand the need for the officers safety) In the video I posted where a person supposedly calls the local cops on a federal ATF agent it shows just how out of control thing get very quickly. These could go on and on as to why there is a real disrespect for officers currently by all walks, not just one demographic be it political or racial.

I am pro blue and support those who do the job with integrity and honor and truly do protect and serve. I have been pulled over for speeding and the first question is usually.. Do you know how fast you were going? I always just say "Yes Sir" but want to answer that question with a smart ass response...(secretly I have always wanted to use the Cheech and Chong line from Up In Smoke when asked for my license... "it's on the back bumper" ) If I were younger I would, but I know not to because it will only be worse for me... That is not respect on my part but it is avoiding confrontation, time and energy. It is a thankless job but still only deserves the respect earned by the individuals.

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I see something deeper and it's taking hold. I see a statement of control and who is in control. Those people aren't young people wanting to have fun riding recreational vehicles. Those people are riding vehicles that are very effective in purpose and evasion. It's big business and it's getting bigger, much bigger.

Nothing in my post pertains in any way as to police fatalities, number or cause. Although it appears police ambushes are up across the country. My reference is to the continued disrespect for law enforcement and law in general which is clearly shown in the video above. It's happing all over on a consistent basis. Philadelphia has been heavily democratic for years. The lack of prosecuting criminal behavior for lower and mid level crimes tends to lead in a way which encourages a belief in the ability to simply get-away with this kind of behavior. Smash and grabs, all over, no different if the police were respected those things wouldn't happen but they do.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/…urge-like-walking-baghdad

Gerace said the city has already seen 3,300 shootings this year, an increase from the 2,300 that took place for all of last year.

"Shootings have skyrocketed since Larry Krasner took over. They are up 95%," he said.

Gerace added that the Philadelphia area has already experienced problems with record-number carjackings for 2022 and there is no justice for those committing the crimes.

Turns my stomach to see what's allowed to continue in Philadelphia (and many other major cities). This behavior is accepted and so it will only grow and fester. Why would anyone continue to keep voting this way? Self-destruction.

Edit: Can anyone take a guess why police forces are having such large increase in retirements along with massive drops in new recruits?

Quote from Dave@DDMWorks

Where did you get that recess mount that you used?

Slingmods. It's actually a combination of both products below. Used together they change the angle of the face and with the larger visor work together to give a better view. I just installed yesterday and haven't the chance to test in full sunlight. Hopefully tomorrow.

South Jersey 42 in the a.m. getting colder. Played a round of golf with some friends and caught up on fall yard work. Saw this critter. Very cool, looked just like a leaf! Wish my camera picked up more detail. It had veins running through its wings that gave some real leafy detail.

New Sony Head Unit with back up camera, android/apple. Sounds so much better than the Boss or stock unit. Not big bucks but a good solid mid-range Sony unit with good sound.

Quote from Bill Martin

With all the turmoil in the world today ya just gotta stop and appreciate the little things. Cool fall weather with a new whiskey to sip, a fine cigar, fire, and some good music ya gotta stop and think - I dunno what tomorrow is gonna bring but days like today don’t get much better. Cheers to all you - my friends - that I have been blessed to meet and turn a bottle up with !!

Scared me for a minute. At a first quick glance I thought you were enjoying a bottle of lying dog face pony soldier

Quote from Excalibur

So our new bed finally coming tomorrow that we ordered on Labor Day. After being home more from the semi truck I realized our bed sucked and was too small so upgrade time. A king Smart Sleep Number Bed woot woot.

One lNight of sleeping ghetto

...and how does the dog like it.