HMM, ok were are the Hoods cracking at??
As I understand it the crack is showing up in the hood just above the hood latch. If you use the plastic area above the latch to open the hood, there is a lot of flex in the plastic as it is unsupported. I suppose it has fatigued over time for some.
I open by pulling on the black plastic below the latch as I can feel a metal "plate" backing the black plastic.
I have a 2016.5 model. Once this issue was reported earlier, i looked at my hood.
It seems they have reinforced the lower black plastic section (under the latch) with a metal bar.
I think the issue is because some are using the top part of the hood (above the hood latch) as the lift point - which is unsupported plastic.
My new t-shirts arrived. Wore it today and have already received compliments.
I hope they let me peer into the visitor area every once in a while. Right now they have the place guarded like fort Knox. If you watch that video in the original post you can see how far the news trucks have to shoot the video
The video does mention job openings...need weekend work? You would come to the job with experience. 
Display MoreI bought eyebrow switch back lights from sling mod. Love the look and increased visibility. Brought to dealer to put in when doing 500 mile check.
Was told by tech staff there "not recommend, nothing but problems after install"
Had issues with radios failing, lights not working, lots of electrical issues caused by aftermarket lights.
And could jeopardize the warranty.
Needless to say this made me rather anxious.
Am holding off on returning until I hear from people who actually put them in.
What do you guys think?
I have a ton of after market lights and LEDs installed including the eyebrow switch back lights and the lower brow lights. Have had zero issues.
How lights on the front could effect the radio is beyond me - the switch backs connect directly to factory wiring for the blinkers.
Early on, I recall there may have been an issue with a brake light flasher modulator - but not 100% sure.
I wonder if they say the same thing about the Polaris LED kit.
Will be interested in other's opinions.
Give me a call if you would like any of the parts 715-600-2024
Tried calling. Might be out to lunch.
I am in for a red grill and steering wheel with red stitching.
What is needed to mount the steering wheel?
Also, how to send payment - PayPal?
Did the 1 AM ride happen? Or is he still going?
@NightFlyer - do you have pictures of how you mounted the hitch to your Sling? I like that option vs the swing arm and would like to see how it was executed. Thanks.
"BLUE LIVES MATTER" - that is just really awesome. I would wear a shirt, pin, hat etc. with that saying on it.
Hadn't heard this saying yet - but went out to Amazon and bought 2 t-shirts. One for me and the other for my father-in-law who is retired police officer.
Lived in Huntsville as a kid - my Dad worked for GE and they did contract work for NASA at Redstone Arsenal during the space race period. When funding was reduced in the early '70s, GE moved my Dad to Connecticut.
I always joke that I am bi-cultural.
Made the goal for last week - totaled 201.3 miles for the week. 
Monday - 30 miles
Tuesday - 38.6 miles
Wednesday - 33 miles
Thursday - 34.7 miles
Friday - off
Saturday - 45 miles (my watch said I burned 3,217 calories!)
Sunday - 20 miles
Sunday was more of a recovery / easy ride. Plus, I added the lower brow LED lights and the garage door opener to the Sling. I also washed the Sling as it was covered in dead bugs.
Riding longer distances during the week gets tough - by the time I am home from work and rolling, it is close to 6:30 PM and it is starting to get dark around 8:30 PM - so there is a limit to what I can do in the evenings.
Plus it is HOT and humid in the evenings (90 plus all week). Got walloped on Monday by a thunderstorm - had to pull into a car port and sit for 20 minutes. Rain was heavy, rivers of water on the edges of the road, lightening close by, and the rain hurt when it hit you.
Will try and get 215 miles in this week as this is the last week of heavy riding.
The week of the 25th will be shorter, easier rides to let the legs recover.
So far, no road rash, mechanical issues, or dogs chasing after me. Cars on the road have been very respectful as well.
9K - wow......no spare parts here. Good Luck
@gpcustoms - definately working on it and will give it my all.
LOL. "Young Jedi" hasn't applied in a long time. I am north of 50 and it has been 12 plus years since my last century ride but will do all I can to make my 150 mile goal in the 24 hour ride.
Thank you and stay strong.
Making progress this week. Rode 30 miles Monday night and another 38.6 last night.
Goal is to make 200 mile total this week.
I have been sore, knees hurt.
But, I read the Lap of America thread from @gpcustoms and quickly realize - I have it easy.
So, @gpcustoms, good luck my man, prayers, and you are motivating me to keep going.
How did they get the cart down the isle?
Would have thought the airline would see this situation and think through the ramifications inthe event of an emergency. He is blocking the isle
In car terms, I fit into the "antique" category...and it felt like it this morning.
It has been a long and hot week. Since Monday (4th), I have ridden my bicycle 138 miles solo (not with a group).
I woke up this morning around 5:30 and everything mentally and physically said go back to sleep. I really didn't want to ride.
But I got up, had something light to eat, took an Aleve, took the dogs for a short walk and said to myself, I got to go do it.
So I prepared and got rolling around 6:30 knowing today wasn't about the speed, my avg. mph, or long distances. Today was about grinding it out, at my pace and getting what ever I could out of the legs.
Simply, set a daily goal and just finish.
Road another 31 miles today for a total of 169 for the week. Not bad considering the heat, had to dodge afternoon thunder monsoon this week, and I am an antique.
The charity ride is the July 29th - so I have a few more weeks of preparations.
Interested in donating and supporting several cancer charities? Use the link below
http://events.24hoursofbooty.org/TomsBootyRide2016
I do appreciate the consideration and any support provided.
Tom
P.S. The smell of cooking bacon on an early morning bike ride is almost tortuous.
It is just unfortunate that the RNC couldn't have produced a better candidate - if they had, this election would probably not be much of a contest.
The same can be said for the DNC - she was the anointed one and they are sticking to the decision. I can never find myself voting for her.
Are these really the best we can do as a nation? Shameful.
Above all factors, for me, this election is about the Supreme Court. There is already 1 vacancy. Given the age of several of the justices, there could possibly be one or even two additional openings in the next 4 years. The SC will influence the nation for the next 15-20 years and I prefer conservative, constitutionally minded justices.
I did get the new camera and it helped radio reception some but it still isn't the decent / good.
Local stations still crackle with static.
Not yet. I will take a look after work. Appreciate the lead
