Northern Virginia Roll Call

John and Chris are doing gears for me to

 

I used to have a 1980 GS750E that I built into a cafe racer. That was one hell of a fun bike but it definitely sucked on long hauls. Now I just have a chopped '57 Harley

 

One of you guys wants some BAMF shackle hangers.

I'll deliver this week if you tell me today or Tuesday morning.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bamf-shackle-hangers-shackles.612711/#post-20767153

 

Nice bike. I wanna rake out my Harley but apparently the sportster frames are a bitch to do right. Might just rebuild it on a new frame, do chain drive conversion and a 180 or 200 rear tire

 

Morning, Brian.

Apologies for the lengthy post.

The great fridge debate has been going on for years on all forums. That said, I have an ARB 50qt. Thing has done me good. it’s not a perm mounted yet. i have used it in the Jeep and the house for a beer cooler.

Wifey has also used it several times going back and forth to Canada. She thought I was bat shit crazy for buying it. But after her first trip with it.... she digs it and actually said that it was a good purchase. Holy crap, I did something right. Haha.

Now, the reason I bought the ARB was, most people I had been around at the time had the ARB. So, naturally that’s what I went with. They never had any issues with them which also sealed the deal with me and mine.

There are several different brands out there, and I think it all comes down to what you have been around. Which will “I think” play a factor in what you purchase, It did for me. I also liked the fact that the top on the ARB not just opens, but can be removed with a little wiggle. Then replaced with non issue to operation.

Fun part..... You don’t know me from Adam. I think you personally know Randy (wild guess), His words will mean more to you than mine. Also, I have no issue with the Dometic line of fridge/freezers. if I get really stoooopid and pick up another one. The Dom is up there on the list.

To get further into this.. I used to know a guy that ran an Engel 40qt. That puppy was hard wired in his rig and always on. I have not talked to him in years, but if he still has it. That thing has got to be every of 15 years old.

Currently Engel has a sale going on with extended warranties on two of them. https://www.engelcoolers.com/shop/12-volt-portable-fridge-freezers.html Funny.. his is the grey one in the picture.

Side bar (not that it matters) : I also have an Engel 19qt. Dry box, for a lunch box. Dam thing does great.

Actually since I brought it up.. depending on said field trip. I Chang up on how I pack stuff. if drinks will be going thru like a champ, I still bring the rotomoled ice chest cooler and leave the fridge for food only. Short trip.. all in the fridge.

I can keep going, but think I made some kinda point, here.

Oh yeah... Amazon can be your friend. You don’t like, send it back. Also keep an eye for sales. When I bought mine. 4 wheel parts was doing a 12 days of Christmas sale a few years ago. Picked up the ARB 50 for an even $600. Normally $850. Procrastination in buying paid off on that one.

 

Nice! Fire is fun. Haha

How does the friend like the JL?

 

ARB would be the other brand I'd go with if it weren't for dometic. I see nothing but good things about them.

 

I have delt with Dometic first hand when back when I was working at an RV dealership and was constantly impressed by the quality of their products and the professionalism of the company as a whole. The one thing I always told my customers was that whether your buying an awning, refrigerator or roof top A/C, your buying a product that you'll continue to enjoy for many hassle-free years.

 

Thanks man! I dont remember who sells them but there are a couple tripple tree neck bearing kits that offer between 1-2" of rake without having to extend the neck.

 

Yeah, I think Vulcan offers that as an option with their wide glide kit. I'm seriously considering that as well. I have a deep urge to make this bike not-so stock lol

 

I’m in between bikes right now, but this was my last Thruxton.



Actually, I do have a Suzuki PE175 in my garage right now, but it won’t be rideable for a bit.

 

I sold my last bike (2010 Kawasaki Concours 14) a few years ago. I wish I hadn't. Best bike I've ever owned. I've been half-heartedly looking for a KLR just to bang around on. I just don't have the time to do the long distance stuff like I used to. This is the longest I've been bikeless since I was 14. It sucketh.

 

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/stock-bikes-suck-dk-custom-products-dry-blend-shirt-dk-tee-sbs.htm

I have been doing very mild mods to mine so far but I am about to jump in to a full chop/rat-rod wannabe build.

 

Trying to decide if the bearing and removal tool are worth it.

 

Had lunch with @EagleUSMCRet today in Q-Town. Great to meet you, Russ, and thanks again for lunch and the sea stories!

Obligatory pic:

 

Same. Mine is stage 1, DK customs air cleaner, SE slip-ons, and dynojet kit. Plus a bunch of chrome add-ons. But still way too stock for my liking. Stage 2 is in my near future + some sort of front end mods. Also, gonna switch to a Mikuni carb pretty soon I hear good things about them

 

The way I see it, stock sucks so just build cool shit!

 

@Gearhead86 where did you go to have your frame chopped? Or did you do it yourself or buy it like that? I REALLY like the look of your bike

 

Not sure if anybody in here ever goes down that way but this guy has four 255/85/16's for free. There pretty worn apparently but would work as spares