| Riding Over Obstacles On A Chopper by Ron Gallagher |
Riding over obstacles with a regular motorcycle is not usually a problem. The suspension and bike setup on most modern street motorcycles allows for a smooth transition over all but the largest obstacles.
Think about the recommended Motorcycle Safety Foundation procedure for crossing a 2x4 in the road or hitting a "pothole" that is 2" or so deep... you should try to cross at or near a 90-degree angle, stand up on the foot pegs to use your legs as shock absorbers, roll on t... |
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| All You Need To Know About Car Auctions by Perry Gibson |
Buying or selling your car in an auction can give you a headache if you do not have any idea what you are getting yourself into. Let me give you some answers for the most frequently asked questions about auctions.
What is an Auction?
An auction is one of the first means of doing business and profitable exchanges. History books show that art, land, crops even people were being auctioned off in the past. Hey, even the Roman Empire was auctioned.
What about Automotive A... |
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| Advantages of Online Auto Loan Applications by Harvey Ong |
| Online auto loan applications are fast becoming the norm for people who are intent on purchasing a car. |
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| In A Motor Home Sale by Harvey Ong |
| Information on how to get best deals in a motor home sale. |
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| Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like a Motor Home RV by Harvey Ong |
| Modern rv units are capable of emulating a large number of modern conveniences and luxuries present in modern motor home rv units. |
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| The Competition Between Japanese Manufacturers And The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle by Harvey Ong |
| Production of both Japanese and American bikes have not slowed down and there are, statistically, more bike owners than automobile owners. |
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| Things To Avoid Before Buying A Car by Kadence Buchanan |
Nowadays, hundreds of articles advice people on what to look for before purchasing a new vehicle. But, very few articles advice a prospective car owner on what things he or she should avoid doing.
- Never enter a negotiation zone unprepared
Even if you know nothing about cars -or negotiation for that matter- it is in your best interest to enter the "negotiation arena" well-prepared and "armed." Collect as much information as possible from a variety of sources and take a... |
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| American Roll Tonneau Cover Review by Ken Bishop |
This tonneau cover was designed and built to fit your specific make, model and year pickup truck. Made in the USA by a man “with a working mans PHD”
Truck Covers USA boasts this retractable tonneau cover to have the smallest canister on the market sizing in at 8”x 8”.They say that this truck bed cover has double- walled panels and can support over 500 pounds. That’s a whopping quarter ton plus.
The American roll is tension driven and has stop and lock points at every 12... |
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| Pace Edwards Roll - Top Tonneau Cover Review by Ken Bishop |
There are a lot of these particular tonneau cover on the road, saving gas and protecting cargo from the weather and not to mention keeping your cargo out of sight out of mind. It is classed as a hard top retractable tonneau cover. It seems to be a pickup truck owner’s favorite.
After unlocking the Pace Edwards Roll-Top tonneau cover it retracts automatically enabling you to gain access to your full truck bed. This cover is manufactured to give a nice smooth flush mount loo... |
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| Rollbak Tonneau Cover Review by Ken Bishop |
The Rollbak tonneau cover has so many features I could probably sit here and type all day long about it. I will try to resist myself and make this short and sweet. The Rollbak truck bed cover is made by Bak Industries and is one tough tonneau cover.
It is a retractable tonneau cover which retracts into a canister behind the truck cab. The canister is made of a rugged ABS which is very durable and with its rounded design is made to expel water. The average canister is about... |
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| Bakflip Tonneau Cover Review by Ken Bishop |
| At first glance you might think the spelling is wrong for this tonneau cover. This is the way it was intended to be spelled. It is made by BAK Industries hence the spelling. Bak is also the creator of the RollBak tonneau cover . Bak Industries say “Our belief is that just because a truck is used for work, doesn't mean it should look like a work-truck. It is possible to elegantly craft rugged and strong products and still maintain a clean look of sophistication and style.” The... |
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| Undercover Tonneau Cover Review by Ken Bishop |
| Would you buy an Undercover tonneau cover after a review like this? The undercover tonneau cover is custom-made to fit your make, model and year of your vehicle. This particular truck bed cover is a low profile, weather tight tonneau cover. You would class it as a hard tonneau cover, but being constructed of ABS keeps it light weight and easy to handle. It has quick release hardware to enable you to put it on or take off quickly. The cover is constructed to prevent warping in... |
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| Shopping For Harley Davidson Motorcycle Part by Low Jeremy |
Owning a Harley-Davidson is not simply a owning a motorcycle. Owning a Harley-Davidson is owning a piece of machine that has been hailed to be one of the most sought after motor vehicles ever existed. And because any Harley-Davidson motorcycle is entitled each owner to a great pride that comes along with each, no rider would want a Harley to be ill maintained.
This is why, whenever the time comes when you, the owner of a great Harley-Davidson motorcycle, need to get Harley... |
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| Hybrids Reduce Gas Emissions by Jackson Porter |
Hybrids not only perform above average on mileage (the Honda insight can reach above sixty mpg) but reduce their gas emissions and air pollution considerably. Toyota Prius, for example has a 90% reduction in the amount of pollution that would otherwise be in the air. And although this is not perfect it has improved the current standard considerably
About one third of air pollution is caused by the fuel used in cars. The major culprit is the carbon dioxide which causes glob... |
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| Riding Skills: Effects Of Strong Crosswinds On Choppers by Ron Gallagher |
During fall riding, we have to deal with strong and gusty winds. I suppose you could set a limit and say "I won't ride if the winds gust above 30 MPH... but what fun would that be? On a day like today (50 degrees and sunny) can you imagine not riding because of the wind?
(Note: I do have my limits for things like temperatures and I suppose if the winds were above 40 MPH I would probably not ride. Just use your common sense and set your "personal limits" based on your bike ... |
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| Why Wax When You Can Seal? by Detailed Image |
Waxes and sealants both provide valuable protection and enhance the shine of your vehicle’s paint. Waxes have long been the dominant form of protection but they are being replaced by new synthetic sealants. Sealants and waxes are both great products and knowing the differences between them can help you select what product or combination of products works best for you.
Waxes are primarily made from properties found in nature like carnauba wax. Waxes have fine water molecule... |
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| Automotive Training For Do-It-Yourselfers by Andy West - |
Automotive training used to be a more common part of our society. Shop class was a commonly offered elective in high schools nationwide, ensuring that most boys knew their way around a car's engine bay. Additionally, cars relied more on mechanical principles, rather than computerized systems. As a result, when a car broke down, the owner was much more likely to know how to fix it themselves, or at least have a friend or a family member who could fix it for them.
The situat... |
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| 5 Hand Tools You Can’t Live Without by Johnathan Bakers |
A well equipped work shop is the first step to making sure you are ready and able for any do-it-yourself home improvement project. With a few basic workhorses, you can saw, nail, sand, shape and sharpen the way the pros do it.
The Top Five Tool List
There are thousands of tools on the shelves of the hardware store and the work benches of seasoned do-it-yourself gurus, but it you were to break them down into categories, they all do some of the same things. So with five b... |
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| 10 Auto Insurance Myths You Should Know About by James M Taylor |
The truth about fallacies of many car owners believing that the insurance premium coverage for their new car is covered, and maybe the truth just might make you change course.
(1) "No-fault insurance means, is it not my fault?" That means that your insurance company pays for your damages regardless of who's at fault. No they don’t!
(2) "Can the color of my car affect my insurance rate?" No!
What do influence your rate are your vehicle's year, make, model, body type, engi... |
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| Where To Find A State Car Auction by Mark Lindsay |
State car auction gatherings are car auctions specific to a certain state or a few states. Only authorized state dealers can participate in a state car auction that is good for the car buyers.
You can find various types of vehicles at a state car auction. There are brand new as well as used cars.
Information about the upcoming state car auction venues is often published in the local newspapers as well as in the specialized vehicle magazines. Information is also availabl... |
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| Auto Sales And Auto Service: Who Rips You Off More? by Theodore Olson |
Everybody hates car salesman. They talk too fast, use too many clichés, and are generally exasperating. There’s nothing worse than being verbally romanced only to find out you were ripped-off—or is there?
How about getting ripped-off repeatedly? How about getting ripped-off repeatedly for years? How about never even knowing you were ripped-off, repeatedly, and for years?
Welcome to service! When it comes to swindling, automotive service representatives are the real expe... |
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| Car Repair Prices: Fuel Injection Services, Are They Worth It? by Theodore Olson |
Fuel injection services are growing in popularity for the following reasons in the order of motive.
1) Increases service center's profit
2) It's an easy sell with today’s gas prices
3) Offsets manufacturers' maintenance reductions
4) Poor gas quality
5) Poor adherence to vehicle maintenance
Notice that "It's required" did not make the list. That's because fuel injection services are not required the majority of the time.
However, injector services are at times be... |
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| Safety Motorcycle Helmets by Low Jeremy |
Motorcycle helmet is used as a protective gear for the head to avoid severe injuries brought about by accidents. In some countries, wearing helmet is comparable to wearing seatbelts, regulated as part of the street ordinances as general safety measure. But of course, any promulgation imposed is debatable and others would drop the matter in every philosophical manner they can give reason against its use.
Looking at the physical make-up of motorcycles will not guarantee pure... |
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| Buying A Used Car: Avoiding The Scams by Andrew Dillan |
There are a few things that you should always look for if you are buying a used car. Here are the tips that you will need not to get a lemon.
1. Warranty Facts
You can sometimes get a car that is still under warranty. If this is the case, check with the warranty (perhaps call the number in the warranty book) to ask if there is anything that you need to do to keep the warranty when you buy the car. This often just involves sending out a letter with the purchase informati... |
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| What To Look For In A Local Car Auction by Mark Lindsay |
Local car auction venues are usually smaller than the national ones. They are also restricted to the area where they are held.
A local car auction might be a great place to find a great car bargain. Sometimes the number of the cars advertised there is not that huge but on the other hand this doesn’t mean your future car is not there. In addition, if you are looking for something specific there might be no competition at all.
Another serious advantage is that there might... |
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