If you are looking to purchase an old used car, there are nearly as many ways of going about it as there are cars to choose from. If you're going to be diligent, you'll actually do more research and leg work than you would if you were shopping for a new car.
What to Buy
The first step in buying any vehicle is to select the type of car you are looking for. This will largely be dependent upon your intended use. Ask yourself, "What are my needs?" regarding the purchase. Will it be a daily driver, a weekend cruiser or a garaged custom rebuild? Looking for a "classic" car that has been kept up will be different than looking for an old beater just to drive.
Where to Look
New and used car dealerships might be able to help you out depending upon what year, make and model of car you are looking for. If you are searching for used cars in general, then websites like "Craig's List" and "eBay Motors" are a good place to look, as well as your local newspapers and free used-item classified listings publications. On Craig's List and eBay you can search according to your distance from the listed vehicles. Classic car listings are available on websites like "Collector Cars for Sale" and "Classic Cars." The sites are searchable to provide rich results.
Inspect and Purchase
Two things you will always want to check when you are buying a used car are the odometer reading and maintenance records. High mileage is not necessarily an indicator that a car is not worth buying, just as low mileage isn't an indicator that a car is going to be a good deal; but it should be something you are aware of and take into consideration. Request any maintenance records the owner might have to verify that the car has been maintained regularly. Transferring ownership once you decide to buy will differ from state to state. Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to verify what is required to transfer the title and complete the sale.
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Northwest Florida consists of 16 counties near the Alabama and Georgia borders. The area includes the Florida Panhandle, beaches and Tallahassee, the state capital. It also has a range of colleges in the region from a nationally-known athletic powerhouse to state schools and community colleges.
Chipola College
Chipola College began in 1946 as a private school called Chipola Junior College. A year later, it became a public school. In August 2003, the school started awarding four-year degrees in math and science, and changed its name to Chipola College. The school remains one of the state's 28 community colleges. The school of over 5,000 students awards a range of Bachelor degrees, Associate in arts, Associate in science and Associate in applied science degrees. Chipola has six intercollegiate athletic teams that play in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Chipola College
3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 526-2761
chipola.edu
Florida State University
College football fans are familiar with the successful Florida State University (FSU) team coached by Bobby Bowden from 1976 to 2009. The Seminoles' 17 intercollegiate teams compete in the powerful Atlantic Coast Conference. Academically, the school of nearly 40,000 students--75 percent are undergraduates--have a variety of subjects to choose from broken into 15 colleges. Florida State awards advanced Master's/specialist degrees in 19 programs, Doctorates in 67 programs, Baccalaureate degrees in 88 programs and Master's degrees in 102 programs, according to the school. Students can also attend FSU's law school to get a J.D. and medical school to earn a M.D.
The Florida State University
600 W. College Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32306
(850) 644-6200
fsu.edu
University of West Florida
The University of West Florida became the sixth of the eventual 11 schools in the State University System of Florida after the state legislature authorized it in 1955. The university enrolled its first class in 1967. In the spring of 2010, West Florida enrolled 11,200 students--8,900 undergraduates and 1,200 grad students. It offers nine Bachelor degrees, 11 Master's degrees, an Associate degree, a Doctoral degree and a specialist degree. Students take classes in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business or the College of Professional Studies. West Florida has 13 athletic teams that play in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference.
University of West Florida
11000 University Pkwy.
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-2230
uwf.edu
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Hyundai Motor Corporation is a South Korean auto manufacturer that has become a global provider of efficient and economical cars. The company's stock trades primarily on the Korea Stock Exchange. Depository receipts for Hyundai stock trade on several European stock exchanges, but not in the United States. American investors should avoid the grey market Hyundai shares that trade in the over-the-counter-OTC-market. The grey market is unregulated and unsponsored trading of shares of foreign stock and the OTC market is the trading of stock shares outside of the stock exchanges. OTC shares often are thinly traded and it may not be possible to find a buyer if you want to sell shares.
Instructions
1. Open and fund a brokerage account with a broker that offers international stock trading. E-Trade and Fidelity are the only discount, online brokers that offer global trading services. Fidelity limits international stock trading to active or high-net worth traders. E-Trade allows the addition of global trading to its trademarked Complete Investment Accounts. These E-Trade accounts combine banking and brokerage services into a single account.
2. Use your brokerage account's international stock trading screen to look up the price of Hyundai on the London Stock Exchange. Hyundai trades in London as a global depository receipt-GDR-under the symbol HYUD. GDRs are certificates backed by shares of a foreign company held in trust by a bank.
3. Use the broker's online international order screen to buy the number of shares of Hyundai you wish to purchase. Each GDR share represents one-half share of the Korean company's common stock.
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Add a little bit of color or a lot; it's up to you.
Whether you need to touch up a small scratch or completely recover your ride, the options for painting your Harley-Davidson are quite varied. For example, you could invest in an official Harley-Davidson color for a base coat, paint your entire bike an original and new color or even invest in a specialist designer to custom paint an image or motif to a certain part of the bike. Ensure more than anything, however, that the colors are always accurate and correct to the original Harley base-coat.
Exact Paint Colors
If your Harley has been chipped or knocked then you might have to repaint only a small section of the bike. Although the paint job itself will be very straightforward, finding the exact paint color to match the bike's existing finish can be a little more difficult. Fortunately there are several companies and websites that specialize not only in finding the right color for your motorcycle but also providing you with the paint. ColorRite--a website that specializes in motorcycle paint--can find the exact color value of your bike with its paint wizard. The wizard simply asks for the year, type, make and model of your bike before revealing the colors painted on it at production. For example, if you own a 2011 Harley FLHX Street Glide then the colors you need will either be vivid black, scarlet red, merlot sunglow or black denim (depending on the part of the bike). You should also contact your Harley dealer and enquire about the paint you require. All motorcycles will come with a specific list of paint colors and mix values, so a dealer will most likely know exactly what you need and get it.
Custom Paint Sets
Try sprucing up the look of your motorcycle by adding a custom paint design, which comes in a variety of images, colors, patterns and styles. For example, you might consider adding a red flame fire motif to the front of your ride or maybe even a sexy airbrushed female or she-devil. Either way, custom paint companies are usually more than qualified to design, produce and paint the thing you want, no matter how intricate or simple. Vivid Dragon is one such company that specializes in custom paint jobs, specifically for Harley Davidson bikes. Their products are particularly useful because they can paint almost any Harley-Davidson bike part, whether it's one of your own or a new one to be sent to you. Vivid Dragon use House of Kolor paints for their designs and layer all images with a Clearcoat finish for protection. See the official websitee for further information.
Base Coat Color
Choose a new shade or an entirely different color altogether.
Sometimes all a motorcycle needs is a new color and a new coat of paint. However, if your bike is a Harley then you might want to invest in an official Harley-Davidson color. Cycle Color is a site that offers the entire color swatch list for the Harley-Davidson range, from a dark purple (code FTR18) to a nugget yellow (code MEE7). The site also provides a lost of the custom color mixes provided by Harley-Davidson and whether they should be used as a mid-coat, base-coat or otherwise. See the website for further information.
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The 2001 Harley Davidson Softail Springer (FXSTS). The springs and forks below these headlights are chrome, too.
The 2001 Harley Davidson Softail Springer (FXSTS) blends 1940s appeal and still-viable technology with modern styling and handling. With a custom front fender and plenty of chrome, the '01 FXSTS -- like most Harley-Davidson motorcycles -- has held its value.
Features
Fuel capacity for the 2001 H-D Springer is 5 gallons. Owners can expect fuel economy to range between 35 mpg (city) to 54 mpg (highway). In stock form, the 2001 H-D Springer is an ideal bike for city cruising or taking short trips.
Engine and Transmission
The heart and soul of the Harley-Davidson Springer (FXSTS) is an air-cooled, carbureted, rigid-mount, 1450cc Twin Cam 88B engine. This two-cylinder, four-stroke powerhouse has a compression ratio of 8.5 to 1. Final drive on the FXSTS is a belt. According to the Bikez website, engine torque capacity is 78 pound-feet at 3,200 rpm. The FXSTS was equipped with a manual five-speed primary drive.
Brakes and Suspension
The 2001 Springer's front end is an exposed spring suspension system. In keeping with the hard-tail "look," As a member of the Softail line, the Springer used a hidden rear single monoshock swing arm. Disk brakes are fitted to both the front and rear of the FXSTS, providing good braking power.
Dodge Ram trucks use wheel bearings inside rotor housing to allow the wheels to spin freely. These wheel bearings can fail because of a loss of lubricant or heat damage, and will require complete rotor replacement. The average backyard mechanic can replace the wheel bearings in a Dodge Ram in about three hours.
Instructions
1. Raise the truck with the floor jack by placing the jack head onto a frame rail and pumping the lever until the wheel is in the air. Position a jack stand next to the jack head on the frame rail for support.
2. Remove the wheel by turning the lug nuts counterclockwise, then pulling the wheel from the hub. Place the wheel aside, away from the work area.
3. Remove the caliper and pads by turning the twin rear mount bolts on the caliper body counterclockwise, then sliding the caliper from the rotor. Unplug the calipers with ABS from the wiring harness by pulling the adapter plug from the socket. A small screwdriver can release the catch on the plug.
4. Turn the spindle nut (hub nut) counterclockwise and remove it. The wheel bearings on most Ram models are sealed inside the rotor housing, and this housing must be removed. Behind the wheel lug bolt assembly, there are four 14mm bolts that can be turned counterclockwise. Slide the rotor off the hub.
5. Replace the rotor with a new unit and slide it over the hub spindle. Turn the four mount bolts clockwise until they are tight. Replace the spindle nut and turn it clockwise.
6. Replace the caliper and pads (new pads are recommended) by sliding the loaded caliper onto the rotor and turning the two mount bolts clockwise. Reattach the wiring harness connection by pressing the plug into the ABS socket on the caliper.
7. Replace the wheel by sliding it onto the lug bolts and turning all of the lug nuts clockwise, in an alternating pattern.
8. Remove the jack stand and lower the truck from the floor jack by turning the jack's pressure screw counterclockwise slowly.
9. Repeat this procedure on the opposite wheel.
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Fix your computer and get rid of ads with the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Computer viruses can damage your computer in a seemingly limitless variety of ways, from disabling certain system functions to opening doorways that allow hackers access. Certain viruses are known as "adware," due to their ability to display unwanted ads all over your computer. If such ads are appearing, you likely have adware installed on your computer. If you're experiencing other problems, you may have additional viruses as well. Microsoft includes a tool with Windows to fix both these problems.
Instructions
1. Load Microsoft's "Malicious Software Removal Tool." To do so, open your desktop's Start menu and click the dialogue labeled "Run." Type "MRT" when the Run dialogue opens and then hit ENTER. If this tool seems to be missing or the virus has disabled it, you can obtain another copy for free from the link in Resources.
2. Click on the button labeled "Next."
3. Select the option labeled "Full Scan." While this takes a little longer than the "Quick Scan" default, it offers a better chance of finding all the adware and viruses.
4. Click on the button labeled "Next." Wait for the tool to finish scanning the infected hard drive.
5. Follow the onscreen prompts to remove all the viruses, adware and other malicious software the tool uncovers.
Did you take apart your mom's toaster and try to fix it when you were a kid? What about the TV, the computer, the radio, the car? If you love the technical aspect behind these tasks but don't want to be tied to a desk all day, a career as a diesel mechanic may be perfect for you.
Instructions
1. Take your Lego skills to shop and mechanics classes in high school, as well as algebra, geometry, physics and English. Extracurricular activities that provide mechanical experience and computer literacy would also be beneficial for those looking to become diesel mechanics.
2. Know the difference between auto and diesel mechanics. Not only do they work on different equipment, but systems operate differently in some cases.
3. Volunteer or work part-time on a nearby farm if that option is available to you. Often, you can get hands-on experience tearing down tractors or machinery and learning how everything works.
4. Take an interest in a car or truck someone you know is restoring. This is a perfect way to get your hands dirty and decide if you are interested enough in mechanics to pursue it as a career.
5. Set aside a few days to observe a diesel mechanic at work. This possible mentor may be able to give you some practical tips and send you in the direction of a good diesel mechanics program.
6. Look for a diesel mechanics program that offers the training you want. Most community, career and technical colleges - and some colleges and universities - offer a one to two-year associate's degree or diploma program that allows students to specialize in different areas of diesel mechanics, including heavy equipment (construction), agricultural equipment and tractor-trailers.
7. Consider getting a job with a large company that offers on-the-job training right out of high school. Some large companies will even foot the entire bill of getting a diesel mechanic trained and certified.
8. Prepare yourself for the trade's technical aspect, especially the need for some fairly advanced mathematics and computer skills. Many systems on large diesel vehicles and equipment are electronic, so students must be able to disassemble, diagnose, fix and reassemble these systems, too.
9. Put in at least two years of practical work experience after graduating before taking the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams to become certified. After certification, the technician title will entitle you to slightly higher pay.
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If properly cared for, the Rodchester carburetor can last a lifetime.
The Rodchester quadrajet has many features that make it a fuel-efficient and altitude-friendly carburetor for the seasoned, high-performance specialist or the owner of one of the classic cars or trucks that spawned from the 60s and 70s. Providing excellent driving performance, it has features that allow for easy tuning and adjustment. The quadrajet came stock on engines, such as the Buick V-6 muscle cars and all the way up to the Cadillac V-8, which had the 500 cubic inch engine.
Secondary Throttle Design and Gas Mileage
Due to the unique features of the secondary throttle plates on the quadrajet, when the accelerator activates, the secondary circuit creates an enormous fuel demand. Keep a heavy foot off the accelerator when driving during normal conditions. The primary, smaller throttle plates have more than enough acceleration power to drive the vehicle without ever opening the secondary circuit. Drivers can save on gas cost by using this easy method.
Tube Orifices
The quadrajet has four small tubes that protrude from the air horn. They consist of the secondary air bleeds and the acceleration well tubes. For the purpose of inspection and cleaning, all of the tubes should be clear of any debris or varnish. As they come precisely sized on the inside, no wires should be used to clean them. A strong acidic carburetor cleaner or hot tank immersion remains the proper way to clear the four orifices of any obstructions.
Brass Carburetor Parts
The quadrajet has many brass parts on the inside, like the needle seat. Care should be taken when removing the needle seat with a screwdriver, since it can be damaged by harsh turning force or slippage of the screwdriver. The carburetor float consists entirely of brass parts. The float height (measurement) determines the fuel level in the bowl. Any bent or misaligned part of the brass float levers can change the float level, either starving or flooding the engine. Be careful when working on the float, as these parts have critical alignment parameters.
Primary Power Piston
The springs and metering rods that attach to the primary power piston have been calibrated by the factory. The springs, in particular, should never be stretched or pulled past their tension limits. The bottom spring on the primary valve controls intake manifold vacuum. Overly stretched, the bottom spring can change engine vacuum, which effects the engine performance. Take extra care when cleaning these precision parts, never removing brass with abrasives. Use strong carburetor cleaner and forced air pressure.
Choke Setting
Calibrate the choke setting carefully to factory specifications. By following the sequence for each linkage adjustment in order, you can be sure that the choke, secondary circuit and throttle response will perform precisely, as though if it were new.
Accelerator Pump
The accelerator pump meters fuel under rapid and hard acceleration. The sudden opening of the throttle pushes the pump in a downward direction. The cupped seal sends fuel through the pump jets. Inspect the cupped seal carefully for any brittle spots, nicks or cuts. Even the slightest deformities can cause poor acceleration and stumbling throttle response. More than any other part in the quadrajet system, the cupped seal for the accelerator pump should be replaced upon every inspection or repair.
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Buying from manufacturers is a great way to get bulk discounts. In order to buy direct from manufacturers, you will have to invest time in advance by researching manufacturers and suppliers. You can save substantial money if you buy direct form manufacturers - especially if you buy in large quantities.
Read the steps below to help you get started in buying direct from manufacturers and getting the best manufacturer discounts.
Instructions
1. ** Find the manufacturer for your product **
The first thing you must do in order to buy direct from a manufacturer is to find out who the manufacturer is. Nowadays it is very easy to do this by searching through the internet. Using the internet, you can easily find out which companies manufacture a product you are interested in. From there you can find their contact information. You may also want to do additional research on the company. Use the internet to help you find out how big the company is, how long they have been around, what other types of products they sell, etc. This information will be useful as you try to get bulk discounts from this manufacturer.
2. ** Contact the manufacturer **
Next, you will want to contact the manufacturer. You can ask the manufacturer directly how much they charge for a certain product. Then ask if they can give you bulk discounts if you order over a certain amount. Find out from the company how many you will have to order in order to be considered a bulk order.
3. ** Find out from the manufacturer if it is possible to order in bulk **
Many manufacturers will not allow private people or even companies to buy their products directly through them. Sometimes they have an exclusivity agreement with a particular distributor and you will only be able to order through the distributor. If this is the case, find out who the distributor is and contact them directly.
4. ** Request a price list from the manufacturer **
If the manufacturer is willing to work with you, many manufacturers will have a price list listing the items available and what prices are available for which quantities. Ask the manufacturer to send you one either by email, fax or postal mail.
5. ** Get a contact name from the manufacturer **
Try to have a specific contact at the manufacturing company that you talk with. Sometimes different people in the company will give you different information. Sticking with one contact will help ensure that you don't get thrown around between contacts. Befriending someone at the manufacturing company will also help you get good deals that may not be advertised to the general public.
6. ** Find others who are interested in ordering the product **
In order to get a bulk discount from manufacturers, you will probably have to order more products than you personally need. You can approach friends if the amount you need is only a few more than you need. For bulk orders that require large quantities, you will have to work harder. You can contact companies who may want to order the product, create a website on the net soliciting orders or use other sales techniques.
7. ** Request bulk discounts on a small sample order **
Some manufacturers will be willing to give you a bulk discount on a limited quantity if they see there is potential. You might not have the bulk order yet, but if you can convince the manufacturer that you will be promoting their product and project many sales in the future, they may give you bulk prices right away.
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The different styles of rocker boxes allow you to identify Harley engines.
Harley-Davidson introduced the Shovelhead engine configuration in 1966. Intended as a replacement for the long-serving Panhead configuration, it derives its name from the shovel-shaped rocker boxes at the top of its cylinders. The Shovelhead over newer engines allows you to perform practically any repair or maintenance task at home using only basic tools. Removing the rocker boxes to change the gaskets is one such task you can accomplish yourself without visiting a mechanic.
Instructions
1. Check to ensure the motorcycle is cold; do not perform this task immediately after a ride. Turn off the fuel tap beneath the gas tank, and turn off the bike's ignition. Lift the seat by releasing the catch, and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove both electrical contacts from the battery.
2. Loosen the clamp around the fuel hose with a slotted screwdriver, and detach the hose from the fuel tap. Drain the gas from the tank into a container. Remove the front and rear mounting bolts from the gas tank, and disconnect the fuel gauge line if your bike has one.
3. Lift the gas tank off the motorcycle, and set it down on a flat, level surface covered with a soft cloth or towel to prevent marking the finish. For best results, leave the gas tank in a cool, well-ventilated area.
4. Remove the bolts that connect the rocker cover to the rest of the engine using an Allen wrench. Work from front to back on one cylinder at a time. Once you have removed all the bolts, you should be able to lift off the cover and remove the gasket.
Harley-Davidson radio systems are installed as a component of the fairing system. In order to remove the radio, the outer fairing must first be completely disconnected and placed aside, exposing the inner components of the fairing. The battery should also be disconnected to prevent shock or damage. This will require that the seat be removed. Overall length of time to complete the task should be between one and two hours. Work slowly and carefully around the outer fairing to avoid scratching or damaging the finish.
Instructions
Removing the Seat
1. Turn off the motorcycle ignition. Allow the motorcycle to cool down before proceeding.
2. Remove the fastener on the top of the rear fender with a cross tip screwdriver.
3. Push the seat toward the rear of the motorcycle to free the tongue underneath the seat from its slot within the frame.
4. Lift the seat free from the bike and set it aside.
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery with a 10 mm open-end wrench.
Removing the Outer Fairing
6. Disconnect the seven fasteners that secure the outer fairing using a Torx drive head. The seven connectors are located on the outer windshield, the inner fairing near the speakers and underneath the inner fairing near the handlebar clamp.
7. Tilt the fairing forward toward the front of the motorcycle. Squeeze and disconnect the wire connector attached to the headlight assembly.
8. Lift the outer fairing out and away from the bike. Place this assembly in a safe, out-of-the-way location.
Removing the Radio
9. Unplug the connectors attached to the radio from the motorcycle's wiring system. They are the black radio connector, the antenna cable connector, the gray radio connector and the CB antenna cable connector.
10. Remove the four screws that secure the radio to its support bracket with a hex key wrench.
Using the tuner software with your motorcycle allows you to modify aspects of your bike.
Screaming Eagle, or "Screamin' Eagle," is the "high-performance" division of Harley Davidson. They produce a race tuner software designed to allow a Harley Davidson owner to virtually tune their bike. ECM, or "Enterprise Content Management," refers to the virtual "brain" of software management. The race tuner software requires no add-on for additional ECM because the tuner is capable of reprogramming the stock ECM. Installing a new ECM on your bike requires making a few connections.
Instructions
1. Insert the Race Tuner disc into your computer and follow the installation process.
2. Connect the included 9 pin serial cable to your computer. Turn off your bike.
3. Access the bike's data link connector by removing the side cover on the right. Connect the 4 pin end of the cable to the connector.
4. Connect the Race Tuner module to the 9 pin female end of the bike's cable.
5. Connect the 9 pin female connector from your computer to the 9 pin male end of the module.
6. Turn your bike's ignition switch on. Click on "Program ECM" on the map screen on the race tuner module.
7. Wait while the software reprograms your bike's ECM.
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The purpose of a logo is to help identify a company, product or other commercial entity to the public. Effective logos do this by combining graphic and text elements in such a way that the public recognizes it and equates the logo with the entity it belongs to. While any list of the most recognizable logos can be subjective, some logos are undeniably among the most recognized logos throughout the world.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has several logos the company uses, but the round red button with the classic green Coca-Cola bottle on it is a highly recognized logo used throughout the world. Whether the words "Enjoy Coca-Cola" are imprinted on the logo in one of the many languages of the countries where Coca-Cola is available or not used at all, this logo is recognized throughout the world, made more distinct by the Coca-Cola font and the red and white colors; the C in particular has a recognizable, almost calligraphic flow.
McDonald's
There's no need to have the word "McDonald's" written on the logo at all. The golden arches, often with the words "I'm lovin' it" written beneath it per the current campaign (as of March 2011), signify there is a McDonald's nearby. The golden arches are so recognizable they are often used with no identifying text.
AT&T
A 3D circular blue and white striped ball representing the world is the logo for AT&T, a communications company specializing in phones, Internet and other areas of communication. The AT&T logo is a common logo seen often in TV commercials. The initials AT&T are typically written beneath the logo.
Apple
Regardless of its color, another famous logo is that of Apple. The concept is simple: an apple with a bite taken out of the right side of it. The image has gone from rainbow striped to the silver version, both of which are immediately associated with Apple products ranging from Mac computers to iPods to iPhones.
Olympic Games
Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, designed the Olympic games logo in 1912. Each ring represents a continent. Blue is for Oceania, yellow is for Asia, black is for Europe, green represents Africa and red represents America. The logo is often used to identify the Olympic Games in many situations where there are no accompanying words.
Nike
The name of the company with a simple black checkmark beneath it is one of the most recognized brand of sports clothes.The checkmark is actually called a "swoosh" and was designed in 1971 by Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student at Portland State University.
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Oils used in hydraulic machines and for lubrications have a viscosity grade as established by the ISO.
Industrial machines and even hand tools rely on lubricants, or oils, to continue to function properly. This material ensures that parts can move freely without incurring damage. Hydraulics frequently used mineral oil-based fluids to transfer power or heat to elements of various machinery, including excavators. A perhaps more common use of hydraulic oils is the oil that automobiles use for braking (brake fluid). This fluid is one of many to which the ISO viscosity gradient scale can be applied.
Background
The International Standards Organization Viscosity Grade, or ISO VG, is a numerical rating of the viscosity of oils and lubricants as established by several organizations in 1975. The International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), British Standards Institute (BSI), and Deutsches Institute for Normung (DIN) established the ISO VG to help standardize the industry. Lubricant and oil supplies and manufacturers, as well as manufacturers of machinery that use lubricant, use this ranking in their work as it describes the material's resistance to flow.
Significance
As the viscosity of the oil increases, so does the density of the material, as a higher density results in oil that is less likely to respond to flow or other movement. Thus, an oil or lubricant with a viscosity grade of 220 is thicker and more solid-like than an oil with a VG of 100 or 68. The grade is a literal measurement of the oil's ratio of absolute viscosity in centipoise (a unit of measurement) to the density, also known as centistoke.
Grades
Since its inception in 1975, the organizations have developed 20 viscosity gradients to cover the range of oils and lubricants that are common in hydraulic application. The lowest common ISO grade is 32 and the scale ranges up to 220. The scale also includes grades 46, 68, 100 and 150.
Considerations
Because the viscosity of oil and other liquids is dependent upon temperature, the ISO grade is only applicable at a specific temperature. Base ISO grades are calculated when the oil is at a temperature of 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) and raising or lowering the temperature of the material will alter the oil's resistance to movement such as flow. For example, raising the temperature to 100 degrees Celsius will change the number of centistokes from a grade to just 5.4 centistokes, in comparison to the 32 centistokes at 40-degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the oil is more likely to be effected by flow.
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A zipper insert looks like a traditional zipper, except that it features eyelets or round holes on each side. The holes are covered with a metal grommet, which keeps the fabric from wearing out. Zippers worn with boots, such as the CG boots, is a look popular with former military personnel and those who like the outdoors. When you have the zippers laced into your boots, you can skip fussing with your shoes all the time. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove the current laces from the boots. Hold the zipper against one of the boots, lining the eyelet on the right side with the right eyelet on the boot. Push the shoelace through the zipper eyelet and through the boot eyelet and pull it out.
2. Move to the left side of the boot and push the shoelace through the bottom eyelet on both the zipper and the CG boot. Pull the shoelace through the back of the boot, as you pull on the other side of the lace. Pull up until both sides of the shoelace are even.
3. Hold the shoelace from the right side in your hand and slowly push it through the eyelet above the bottom one. Keep pushing until it comes through the front. It should go through both eyelets: the one on the boot and the one on the zipper.
4. Push the shoelace through the next eyelet, staying on the same side. You want to weave the shoelace in and out each eyelet on the right side of the boot. Keep going until you reach the last eyelet and then tie a knot at the top. Trim off the excess shoelace with the scissors.
5. Return to the left side of the boot and repeat this method. Push the shoelace through the eyelet and pull out the back of the boot. Then push it through the next eyelet and keep weaving until you reach the top of the CG boot. Tie off the lace and cut again.
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With Springer forks, check the steering head frequently for proper operation.
Harley-Davidson Springer Softail models use an opposed, tapered roller-bearing system to support the forks in the steering head. Springer forks are a predecessor to the common modern hydraulic fork. Modern technology and engineering have improved the Springer forks to make them a viable alternative suspension system, and they lend a nostalgic appearance to the motorcycle. In spite of the benefits of modern engineering, however, Springer forks transmit a considerable amount of shock and stress to the steering head, necessitating a shorter service interval of 2,500 miles, as opposed to the 10,000-mile service interval for hydraulic forks.
Instructions
1. Locate the Zerk fitting -- also referred to as the grease fitting -- on the right side of the steering head.
2. Press and hold the fitting on the end of the grease gun nozzle securely on the Zerk fitting.
3. Pump grease slowly into the steering head until the grease begins to ooze out of the top and bottom of the steering head.
4. Remove the grease gun. Using a clean shop rag, wipe any excess grease from the Zerk fitting as well as the upper and lower ends of the steering head.
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The advantage of a digital antenna over those used for analog television is that digital TV broadcasts do not have ghosting or other signal discrepancies. A satellite dish can be adapted into a digital TV antenna in order to receive television broadcasts. A few tools commonly found around the house will be needed, as will adult supervision if you are underage, due to the use of power tools and a soldering iron.
Instructions
1. Cut off one end from a coaxial cable spool using a pair of scissors. Cut off a 10-inch length from the cut end with the scissors.
2. Make a slit in the outer insulation from one end of the 10-inch length of coaxial cable to the other end with the blade of a utility knife. Pull off the outer insulation with your fingers. Make a slit in the inner insulation from one end to the other. Pull the inner insulation off with your fingers. Place the cut length of coaxial cable on a table. Repeat this entire process to make an additional two lengths of 10-inch coaxial cable that no longer have insulation on them.
3. Cut off a five-foot length from the end of the coaxial cable spool. Remove the insulation from the five foot length in the same manner as was done with the 10-inch lengths.
4. Place the PVC pipe horizontally on a table. Insert one end of the five-foot length of coaxial cable into the hole on the left side of the PVC pipe. Reach into the hole on the right side of the PVC pipe and grab the end of the coaxial cable. Pull the coaxial cable through the PVC pipe until about an inch is visible out of the right side.
5. Place a sheet of newspaper on the table. Place a PVC cap face down on the newspaper. Drill a hole through the center of the PVC cap with a portable drill. Smooth out the inside of the hole with the drill.
6. Place bonding glue around the rim of the right side of the PVC pipe. Push the coaxial cable that is coming out of the right side of the PVC pipe through the hole in the PVC cap. Place the PVC cap onto the right side of the PVC pipe. Hold the PVC cap against the right side of the PVC pipe for a minute. Let the bonding glue set for at least a half an hour.
7. Heat up the soldering iron for 10 minutes. Solder an end of one of the 10-inch lengths of coaxial cable to the top end of the coaxial cable that is coming out of the PVC cap. Let the solder cool for two minutes.
8. Rotate the PVC pipe a quarter turn. Solder an end of another of the 10-inch lengths of coaxial cable to the top end of the coaxial cable that is coming out of the PVC cap. Let the solder cool for two minutes.
9. Rotate the PVC pipe a quarter turn. Repeat the procedure to solder the last 10 inch length of coaxial cable to the coaxial cable coming out of the PVC cap. Let the solder cool for two minutes.
10. Stand the PVC pipe on the table with the PVC cap facing up. Measure 4 inches up from the PVC pipe on each of the 10-inch lengths of coaxial cable. Bend each of the three 10-inch lengths of coaxial cable down at a 45 degree angle in relation to the PVC pipe at the 4-inch mark using the jaws of the needle-nosed pliers.
11. Make a 10-inch slit in the outer insulation at the end of the coaxial cable spool using the blade of the utility knife. Pull the outer insulation off of the 10-inch slit with your fingers. Scrape 4 inches of the inner insulation from the end of the coaxial cable using the blade of the utility knife to reveal the inner wire.
12. Place the dish face down on the newspaper. Drill a hole though the center of the dish with the portable drill. Turn the dish over. Push the coaxial cable coming out of the hole in the PVC pipe through the hole in the dish. Place the PVC pipe against the dish. Hot glue the PVC pipe to the dish. Let the hot glue set for 10 minutes. Reapply the hot glue. Let the hot glue set for 10 minutes again.
13. Solder the end of the coaxial cable coming out of the hole in the dish to the inner wire at the end of the coaxial cable spool. Let the solder cool for a minute. Wrap a strip of electrical tape around the two wires where they meet. Solder the outer insulation of the coaxial cable to the back of the dish. Let the solder cool for two minutes.
14. Stand your digital antenna against the side of a building or on a lawn chair. Aim the front of your digital antenna towards the broadcast towers that are providing the free digital television signals. Trail the coaxial cable spool into the house and over to your digital television. Unwrap the rest of the coaxial cable from the spool. Screw the coaxial connector at the end of the coaxial cable onto the coaxial connection on the back of the television set.
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The Sony Z1 is a series of broadcast-quality, high-definition digital camcorders. The series is marketed to the "prosumer" niche--individuals who demand professional results from their equipment. These include wedding and documentary videographers. Buy a Sony Z1 by following these steps.
Instructions
1. Learn about the Z1 series by visiting the Sony website for high-definition camcorders, which is linked below. Features, technical specifications and warranty information are listed for each Sony camcorder.
2. Locate the nearest dealer by clicking on the resources section of the Sony Web page for the particular Z1 you wish to buy. You can enter a ZIP Code and the distance in miles to the nearest dealer.
3. Call dealers to get price quotes so you have some comparisons. The Z1 series is a highly popular, expensive, professional camcorder that remains in high demand, so you are not likely to see significant price variations among dealers. There's no incentive for them to offer deep discounts like you'll see on consumer camcorders at big-box and online retailers.
4. Look for used Z1 camcorders online or ask retailers in your area about the availability of a used model.
5. Make sure the camcorder is insured by the seller if you have it shipped to your location and verify its condition before accepting delivery.
Harley engines, like Captain America's "Panhead," are named for the shape of their rocker boxes.
Since 1936, Harley-Davidson V-Twin engines have been named for the shape of the chrome rocker boxes that enclose their cylinder heads. "Knuckleheads" were replaced by "Panheads" and then by "Shovelheads" in 1966. The "Shovelhead" produced significantly more horsepower with significantly less engine displacement than current models. However, Harley was limited by government regulations as to how much power it could give to the engines and production was eventually halted in 1984. The heads were sand cast iron. A slightly smaller version was called the "Ironhead." And, a standard way to make these engines even more powerful was to polish the interior of the heads and the intake and exhaust ports.
Instructions
1. Remove the front and rear heads from the engine. Strip the heads of any movable parts including valves and seals.
2. Scrape the bottom of the heads with a gasket scraper and soak the heads in a 5-gallon metal bucket containing any degreasing solvent in a well-ventilated room for 6 hours.
3. Dry the heads with compressed air. Paint a 1/4-inch-wide line around the outside of the bottom of each head with black touch-up paint. Do not attempt to polish any part of either head that is not within that painted line.
4. Attach an abrasive roll to the shank of a rotary grinder according to the instructions for your grinder. Rolls usually attach to the grinder shank with a single, flat head screw. Work on one head at a time.
5. Lay one cylinder head bottom side down on a flat surface. Slowly grind the 90-degree edges of the intake and exhaust ports until those edges are no longer sharp to the touch, using a rotary grinder and abrasive roll.
6. Smooth the cast surfaces inside each port until those surfaces are shiny and smooth. Turn the head over.
7. Smooth the cast surface inside the hemispherical combustion chamber the same way you smoothed the interior of the intake and exhaust ports. Change abrasive rolls frequently. Do not attempt to physically change the shape of the combustion chamber. Do not polish within 1/2 inch of the valve seats, which are the clearly visible, machined area around the ports inside the head.
8. Install a polishing wheel on the rotary grinder shank using the same technique you used to install an abrasive roll. Polish the interior of the intake and exhaust ports and the interior of the combustion chamber using a rotary grinder, polishing wheel and polishing compound.
9. Repeat these procedures to port and polish the second head. Remove the touch-up paint from both heads with acetone and a shop rag.
10. Wipe all surfaces of both heads with new motor oil and shop rags to remove metal and polishing residue. Leave a thin coat of oil on the cast iron heads to prevent rusting until just before reassembly of the engine top end.
11. Wipe all surfaces on both heads with degreasing solvent and shop rags immediately before engine reassembly.
For the Ford F-150 to run efficiently the timing needs to be checked routinely during a tune-up. This will ensure the best performance and gas mileage for the F-150. The procedure to check timing for six-cylinder and V-8 engines is basically the same but there are two slight differences. The six-cylinder has its timing markers on the driver's side of the engine and the V-8 on the passenger's side. Adjusting the timing is important to the maintenance of the F-150 and adds a few minutes to the tune-up.
Instructions
1. Park the F-150 on a level, paved surface and set the parking brake.
2. Find the timing marker on the timing cover. On six-cylinder engines its on the driver's side next to the crankshaft pulley and has numbers on it reading "12-8-4-0." This stands for degrees before top-dead-center. The marker on V-8 engines is on the driver's side and is just a triangle shaped pointer. The numbers are on the harmonic balancer. Spray some parts cleaner on a shop rag and clean the markers.
3. Find the timing references on the crankshaft. Six-cylinder's have a little notch in the crankshaft pulley. V-8's have numbers stamped in the harmonic balancer behind the pulley. The V-8 numbers read "Before 10-8-6-4-2-0-2-4 After." The "Before" numbers are before top-dead-center, the "After" numbers are after top-dead-center. The setting will be in the "Before" area. Barely click the starter to bring the notch or numbers into view. When the numbers or notch is visible, clean with parts cleaner and shop rag. Dab a little white paint (any kind will do) on the notch or the numbers to increase visibility.
4. Loosen the distributor hold down bolt with a wrench just enough so that it can only turn the distributor with some effort. Remove the vacuum advance hose from the vacuum advance on the distributor and plug it with a small Phillips screwdriver.
5. Clip the red wire on the timing light to the positive battery terminal and the black one to the negative terminal. The pickup lead clips over the number one spark plug wire which is the first wire at the front of the engine on six-cylinders and the first on on the passenger side for V-8s. Carefully position the light's wires to avoid getting caught in the fan or pulleys.
6. Start the engine and aim the light at the timing marks. The timing light will flash every time the number one spark plug fires, making the rotating mark on the crankshaft appear to be stationary. If the the distributor is turned the mark will move. Adjust the distributor until the proper reference number is obtained. These numbers vary from engine to engine. The timing setting should be printed on the emissions sticker near the radiator.
7. Set the timing, turn off the engine, remove the timing light, tighten the distributor bolt and hook up the vacuum advance hose.
Sleep mode--a setting that keeps a computer running at low power--is useful for people who like to leave their computers always on and ready for use but want to save energy or, in the case of laptops, battery life. Those users who mind their computers going to sleep in the first place, however, can change operating system settings to turn off sleep mode.
Instructions
Windows XP
1. Right-click the desktop, and select "Properties."
2. Click the "Screen Saver" tab, and click the "Power" button near the bottom of the dialog box.
3. Change the option next to "System Standby" to "Never" for either "Plugged in" or "Running on batteries" or both if that is what you want. Click "Apply," "OK" and "OK" once again to close the Display Properties dialog box.
Windows Vista
4. Click the "Start" menu button, and then click "Control Panel."
5. Click "System and Maintenance," and then select "Power Options."
6. Select "High Performance" to disable sleep mode for the computer. The monitor will still go into sleep mode unless you click "Change Plan Settings" and disable all sleep options.
Windows 7
7. Click "Start," and then select "Control Panel."
8. Double-click "Power Options."
9. Select "High Performance" under "Additional Plans," and then click "Change Plan Settings." Change all of the options to say "Never."
Mac OS X 10.7
10. Click the "Apple" menu, and select "System Preferences."
11. Click "Energy Saver."
12. Move the slider for computer sleep to "Never." Do the same with the display slider if you do not want the display to sleep either.
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Adding a flame thrower kit to the exhaust of your classic cruiser is an ideal way to grab attention. Kits can be purchased online, but you can do it yourself in the driveway or garage without too much hassle. These kits only work with older vehicles with carburetors and no catalytic converters. Keep in mind, throwing flames out of the exhaust is illegal in many places. Check local ordinances before installing the system.
Instructions
1. Drill a hole in the exhaust tubing. Measure in from the tip of the exhaust (back of the car) about one half inch. Drill a hole big enough to fit a spark plug. Depending on what plug you use, this hole can vary. It is recommended to get the spark plug first. Also recommended is to use a titanium-nitride-coated drill bit, which can be found at any hardware store. These bits are specifically meant for metal applications. If the vehicle has dual exhausts, and you plan on throwing flames from both sides, repeat this step for the other exhaust pipe, as well. Install the plug by screwing or tack welding it in.
2. Install a toggle switch in the passenger compartment where it can be reached from the driver's seat. Ground the negative (-) side of the toggle switch to the chassis of the vehicle and run the positive (+) side to the battery or a hot wire in the fuse block. The extra terminal will be used to wire to an ignition coil, so run that wire toward the back of the vehicle.
3. Install an ignition coil (you can find one at the junkyard for little to no cost) near the spark plug. Recommended is to put it in the trunk if the vehicle is a car or the bed of a pickup. Wire the positive (+) side of the coil to the extra terminal of the toggle switch, and the negative to the chassis. Mount the coil using a coil bracket, which can also be found in any junkyard.
4. Connect a spark plug wire from the coil to the spark plug. This will enable the spark plug wire to actually spark. Since spark plugs do not work off of 12 volts like the rest of the car, it must be connected to the coil.
5. Apply the choke to the carburetor slightly. Rev the engine with the toggle switch on. This will overload the engine with fuel and send raw gas fumes down the exhaust pipe, where the spark plug will ignite them and create a flame.
The Harley Davidson Fat Boy is a line of cruiser-style motorcycles that continues to be offered today. Characteristically, they all feature a low seat height, low riding height and polished metal and chrome exterior trim. The Fat Boy was first introduced in 1990 to serve the heavyweight motorcycle market, distinguished by engines larger than 750 cc.
Engine and Drivetrain Specs
The 1998 Fat Boy features a 1,338 cc, or 81.64-cubic inch engine. It has two cylinders in a "V" layout and features a four-stroke operation. The engine generates 56 peak horsepower of 5,000 rpm and 73 foot-pounds of torque at 2,350 rpm. It is air cooled and features two valves per cylinder with a 3.5-inch bore and 4.25-inch stroke. The drivetrain is belt-based and is paired to a five-speed manual transmission.
Size and Weight
The Fat Boy is a mid-sized cruiser motorcycle that carries a dry, unladen weight of 626.1 lbs. This gives it a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 horsepower per kilogram. As a cruiser-style bike, it features a traditionally low seat height of 25.7 inches, which is non-adjustable. The low seat height helps contribute to the low-slung look of the motorcycle and appearance of having high handlebars.
Key Features
Like most Harley Davidson cruiser motorcycles, the Fat Boy features excessive bits of chrome trim. Its muffler pipes, handlebars, front shocks, wheels, rear seat trim and engine exterior are all high-polished metal or chrome. It features a single disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. The motorcycle comes with a long seat that can accommodate a passenger at the rear. The gas tank, rear fender and front fender are the only color-matched body pieces on the motorcycle.
When you think about it, riding a motorcycle is more personal than driving a car, therefore it is important to consider your needs carefully before choosing your Harley-Davidson. Especially since many Harley buyers choose their model for the wrong reason--looks instead of practicality--in turn, they are not always pleased with their riding experience. Don't become a weekend warrior: Avoid buying a hog that'll sit in the garage. Instead find the perfect bike you have always wanted to own.
Instructions
1. Determine your riding style. Harley-Davidson has a wide variety of models for all riding styles, so determine whether you would like to have a cruiser, a custom bike or a sports bike. Knowing your riding style is important, as it will directly affect your riding experience.
Just as an FYI, a cruiser is for your longer road trips while your sports bike is more for sipping around town. A custom Harley is strictly for looks--it'll take you on those road trips and around town, but depending on how you trick out your custom bike, it could be somewhat uncomfortable to ride for extended periods of time.
2. Recognize your riding needs. Buying a motorcycle that is too big or too powerful may ruin a riding experience or result in injury. Think carefully about size, power and what conditions you plan to be riding in. This will help to limit your choices, when it is time to choose your model.
3. Choose which Harley model is best for you. Now that you know what you want and need in a bike, decide which models you would like to take for a demo ride. Of course, you'll have to have a licence on hand that shows proof of your motorcycle-class licence. This licence is different in every state so you'll have to take a written test as well as a field test to get one.
4. Decide whether you would like to buy used or new. If you are interested in vintage models or a fixer, than used would be the way to go. If you are more concerned with using your motorcycle simply as a reliable mode of transportation, you may wan to consider buying a new model.
If this happens to be your first bike, you might want to opt for a used bike. Simply because you will scrape it up a bit--it happens to everyone, no matter how careful you are.
5. Enjoy the ride!
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Satellite radio is a monthly subscription service that provides programming that cannot be found on regular AM and FM radio bands. XM and Sirius are currently the only providers for satellite radio. There is very little advertising on Satellite radio and reception is much better, since signals come from satellite systems rather than towers.
Instructions
1. Decide which service you want. Either system provides high quality. Each has special stations for sports, country music and talk radio that are unique to them.
2. Research online for a products store that specializes in motorcycle in-dash satellite radios--there are rebates and sale prices available from a variety of popular store brands.
3. Choose which installation kit you want to buy. There are portable satellite radios that you can attach to the handlebars of your motorcycle that can be easily detached and brought with you anywhere.
4. Select an antenna that suits your needs. If you want to have a mobile in-dash satellite radio, it will be a different style than if you want a mobile radio.
5. Go to your local electronics store and purchase your in-dash satellite radio. Subscribe to either XM or Sirius when you make your purchase.
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Expose your golf cart's wheel assembly to address squeaky brakes.
Squeaky brakes on a golf cart aren't conducive to maintaining proper golf course etiquette. After all, no golfer wants wants his backswing interrupted by a loud screeching sound. Prevent errant tee shots and offline putts by checking and lubricating the brakes on your course's carts regularly to ensure they're up to par. Routine checkups on not just the brakes, but the other parts of your carts like the batteries and wheels should be performed every three months to assure both riders' and golfers' safety.
Instructions
1. Park your golf cart on a level surface such as an empty parking lot or garage. Place bricks or wheel blocks in front of and behind the cart's front tires to prevent the cart from accidentally rolling away.
2. Place a jack beneath the cart and raise the cart until the rear wheels are off of the ground. Use a socket wrench to remove the bolts holding the wheels onto the cart. Take the wheels off the cart and set them aside.
3. Remove the cotter key and pin from the brake arm on the backside of each rear wheel assembly. You may need needle-nose pliers to remove the cotter key and pin. Remove any rubber shoes covering the bolt that connects the wheel assembly to the cart. Expose the wheel assembly unit.
4. Take careful note of how the wheel unit is assembled, taking a picture if necessary or if you are unfamiliar with brake maintenance and repair so you reassemble the wheel unit exactly the way it was originally.
5. Remove the springs and shoes located in the center of the wheel on the front and back of the brake shoes. Remove the two wedges and clean them, freeing them of debris and lubricating them with WD-40 or another metal lubricant.
6. Wipe down the rest of the wheel assembly with a damp cloth, being careful to remove all built-up grime and debris. Spray the rest of the wheel unit with WD-40, giving special attention to moving parts. Allow the wheel to dry and perform these steps on the other wheel. Come back to the first wheel and relubricate all parts with noticeable wear. Repeat for the other wheel.
7. Reassemble both wheels and reattach them to the cart. Tighten the bolts with a socket wrench and use the jack to lower the cart back to the ground. Remove the wheel blocks and test the cart's performance breaking at different speeds in the vacant lot to ensure it's working properly, and quietly, before returning it for use on the course.
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Fender tips, also sometimes known as flares, are aftermarket motorcycle accessories used to dress up the fenders of a range of long distance road bikes including those manufactured by Harley-Davidson, Victory, Honda and of course Yamaha. These accessories are applied to both the front and rear edges of the front fender, although there are a number of lower-rear fender options as well. These parts are sold by online or walk-in motorcycle shops across the United States, in addition to Yamaha Motorcycles itself.
Cruiser Customizing
Cruiser Customizing is headquartered in Livermore, California, a small northern city near Hayward across the bay from San Francisco. The municipality is known for its research and winery businesses, but is also known for its motorcycle history, since the city used to be called home by numerous biker gangs, including a chapter of the 1960s-era Hell's Angels. Today, the city is clearly more bedroom community than old-school biker haven, but the motorcycle accessory business is still a thriving segment in the area. Cruiser Customizing specializes in big bike accessories, including fender tips for the big-bore Yamaha Road Star. These tips are designed for both front and rear fender integration. Both versions are fabricated in aluminum, then chromed and polished to a high luster. According to 2010 prices, these units are priced at $82.60 each.
Cruiser Customizing
Fulfillment Center
4671 Las Positas Rd., Bldg. C
Livermore, CA 94551
925-583-2200
cruisercustomizing.com
Star Motorcycles
Star Motorcycles is headquartered in Cypress, California, just a southbound trip down the 405 freeway from Los Angeles. This location is the campus center for Yamaha in the United States, and along with its administrative offices houses the company's motorcycle accessory distribution and online fulfillment operations. There, customers can purchase either front or rear-installed Road Star or Silverado chrome tips. According to 2010 prices, these products range in cost from $59.95 to $86.90 per unit.
Star Motorcycles
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
6555 Katella Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
800-962-7926
starmotorcycles.com
Yamaha-Kawasaki Of Florence
Yamaha-Kawasaki of Florence is a stand-alone motorcycle shop in Florence, South Carolina, in addition to operating an online accessory store. Along with the sale of new and used Yamaha motorcycles and ATVs, the shop also offers a range of rider or motorcycle accessories, including chrome tips. YKFLO, as it's colloquially known, sells the Star Motorcycle line and offers sixteen fender tip versions for the Roadstar and Silverado. Most products are compliant with both front- or rear-fender installation. 2010 prices for the line range from $53.36 to $88.16 per unit.
Yamaha Kawasaki Of Florence
1409 Pamplico Hwy.
Florence, SC 29505
843-665-8486
ykflo.com
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The Raider is a motorcycle that is produced by the Japanese company, Yamaha. This motorcycle is fairly power and was designed mainly for comfort and smooth cruiser. This motorcycle has a double cradle frame and is consider to be full-sized. This motorcycle was first put into production in 2006 and is still being produced as of 2010.
Performance
The Yamaha Raider is capable of reaching maximum speeds around 125 miles an hour. The peak torque level of this motorcycle is reached when the engine is operating at 2,500 revolutions per minute. The maximum performance output of this motorcycle is reached when the engine is at 4,500 rpm.
General Engine Specs
The Yamaha Raider has a twin bore electronic fuel injection system and the cooling system uses air. This engine is 1,854 cc and features twin cylinders that have four valves each.
Other Information
The standard transmission of this motorcycle is a five-speed manual that has a multiple-plate wet clutch. This means drive members of the clutch are interlocked and the clutch itself sits in a cooling lubricating oil.
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Buying a used motorcycle is easier than buying a car in some ways but is a process that should be approached more carefully, due to the greater inherent risk that you take by simply riding a motorcycle.
Instructions
1. Be aware, from the beginning, that you may need to be buying replacement parts at different stages over the first few months after buying your motorcycle. Used bikes have taken different degrees of wear and tear, depending on how carefully previous riders have treated the machine. Check eBay and various classified ads to see what pieces of your potential bike sell for.
2. Check wheels and tires just as you would for a car. Look for cracks and holes, especially with the tire inflated to proper pressure. Easier to check on a motorcycle is the wheel-balancing. Prop the bike on its stand and spin the wheel. Make sure that the wheel doesn't wobble from side to side.
3. Look for fluid leaks all around the engine. Again, this is easier to do on most motorcycles because you can see the engine from all sides. Ask the owner about any leakage that you spot and be sure that any concerns you have are answered satisfactorily.
4. Pull back on the throttle and let it go. If it snaps back into place quickly and cleanly, then it is in good shape. If it's sluggish in its return, then there is a problem to be looked into.
5. Press the front brake and, with the front wheel off the ground, let the brake go and spin the wheel. See how the wheel turns; make sure that the brake does let go of the wheel and that you have no stickiness.
6. Examine the front fork very carefully. As this part of the motorcycle provides you with primary suspension, balance and steering control, it is imperative that there are no cracks or bends in the metal. Any such deficiency causes you severe problems on the road at cruising speeds.
Management accounting can sometimes be called "operations" accounting. This means that it deals with internal company issues rather than the external, cost and income issues of financial accounting. The basic distinction between managerial and financial accounting is that the former must deal with the internal financial health of the firm. It deals with such things as estimating future costs, analyzing department performance and the cost-effectiveness of management policy and procedure. All in all, the breadth of managerial accounting is far greater than the financial one.
Information Systems
The computer revolution has radically altered the nature of managerial accounting. The modern firm is based around a computerized, integrated information system that links all financial elements of a firm together, including financial accounting information, internal operations data, customer data, shareholder information and supply issues, in one system. This means that accounting data is available to everyone who knows use the system, removing, to some extent, the autonomy and specialization of operations accounting. Modern integrated software is removing management accounting's exclusivity over information.
Lean Production
In an effort to cut costs, many firms, such as Toyota and Harley-Davidson, have adopted the production of just-in-time production. This is when the materials to assemble a product are delivered on the day of production, and those assembled products are shipped out to customers the same day. This eliminates inventory (a major area of managerial accounting) and greatly lessens the complexity of modern bookkeeping. Time management becomes the central area of management accounting in these firms, radically altering the traditional nature of the field.
Ethics
The corporate scandals that plagued the period of 2000 to 2010 have forever altered the nature of managerial accounting. This field has been hit hard, since management accountants are in charge of the internal financial structure of the organization. Misleading the shareholders almost always requires the cooperation of management accountants. Schemes, like deflating the costs of creating a new product desired by management, overstating inventory stores, understating managerial salaries, inflating managerial accomplishments and other shady behaviors, have now come under intense scrutiny from the general public, shareholders and the government. Ethical issues are central to today's operations accounting due to its vulnerability to fraud.
Total Quality Issues
As integrated information systems continue to link financial and operations accounting, the basic issues of "Total Quality Management" are linking them even more. The concept of "Total Quality Management" is precisely to integrate the external and internal ideas of the firm. The concept is to eliminate these distinctions so as to create a single, streamlined and integrated accounting system. It is not as if managerial accounting will no longer have its own specific areas of expertise, but rather that it must work closely with financial accounting in financing projects and evaluating internal practices.
Changes to your operating system or new software may cause conflicts with your video card or video card driver. If the manufacturer of your video card has created a new driver, you may solve the problem by installing it. You might also upgrade the driver to take advantage of a new video format.
Instructions
Finding out What Video Card You Have
1. Right-click on My Computer.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click on the Device Manager tab.
4. Click on the plus sign to the left of "Display adapters." The name of the driver appears. Make a note of it.
Finding and Downloading a Newer Driver
5. Go directly to the Web site of your driver's manufacturer.
6. Click on the link for your video card, brand of video card or brand of video chip (if you don't have a separate video card).
7. Follow instructions to download the driver.
8. Save the file on your computer's desktop.
Installing the New Driver
9. Find the existing driver in the Device Manager, as before. Right-click on it and select Remove.
10. Double-click on the icon for the downloaded file.
11. Follow installation instructions.
12. Restart the computer.
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The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is the world's largest sanctioning body for the sport of motorcycle competition. Since 1924, the AMA has sanctioned motorsports competitions and motorcycle recreational events, as well as advocated for motorcyclists' interests in all levels of government. AMA-sanctioned motocross racing has a comprehensive and definitive set of rules and guidelines, which are reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The complete motocross rulebook for 2009 is available for review and download at the AMA website: http://www.amadirectlink.com. Below are highlights from the 2009 AMA Motocross Rulebook.
General Guidelines
All riders in AMA-sanctioned competition are required to be AMA competition members as well as a member of their recognized district organization; associate members may not participate in AMA-sanctioned off-road competition. If an AMA district membership isn't required in a rider's home district when competing outside their home district is not required to purchase another district's membership unless the rider wants their points kept and eligible for year-end awards in that district.
Minimum age for amateur riders is 12. In all off-road events, a rider must be 14 years or older to ride motorcycles above 250cc. Rider's age is determined as of event date, except in youth competition.
No rider under legal age of majority in the state in which meet takes place may compete without written consent of their parents or legal guardians present at the meet. An authorized adult can only act on behalf of the minor rider with a notarized statement indicating that the parents or legal guardian have consented for the authorized adult to be responsible for the minor rider during the meet, and must remain present at the meet.
Standard meets are open to all qualified AMA members, regardless of gender.
Only Class A riders (highest classification) may compete for cash prizes. Rider classification is determined by district or by meet referee in unrecognized districts.
All race personnel, officials, riders, mechanics and/or anyone associated with the riders and photographers are prohibited from consuming or being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs.
Any riders and/or family or pit crew directing foul language to any officials or promoters are subject to disqualification for the entire meet. Riders are responsible for the actions of their family and pit crew and risk disqualification for any negative behavior and actions.
- All riders and personnel must rely on their own judgment in terms of assessing safety and assume all risks of participating in competition in any manner.
- Pro motocross or Supercross riders, or any riders with a professional racing license from another country are eligible to compete in amateur competition and are eligible for cash awards from the event, but not eligible for district points. Pro riders are not eligible for factory contingency unless otherwise stated in the contingency program guidelines or rules. Pro riders must wait one full year after their pro license expires to be eligible for Amateur National competition or year-end district awards. To ride in a promoter offered Pro class, riders must have a Pro license.
- All riders and motorcycles participating in any AMA Amateur sanctioned meet will comply with the Amateur Rule Book.
Riders and Classifications
Riders are responsible to enter only classes in which they are eligible.
The AMA classifies riders on the basis of participation and achievement unless otherwise provided by AMA rules.
- Classification designations are : Class A (highest classification), Class B and Class C. Additional entry-level classifications may be established at meets based on amount of rider participation and other circumstances.
Riders go up in classification based on their RPV (rider performance value).
Participating or advancing in a higher class in any AMA or non-AMA activity results in permanent advancement to that higher class in all like AMA-sanctioned competition.
A rider can decide to advance at any time to a higher rider class but may not return to a lower rider class without AMA approval and can only return to a lower class once. Riders can appeal their classification once to the AMA.
Riders returned to a lower class are only those whom officials deem completely non-competitive in the class they are leaving and will not dominate the class to which they are returning.
Failure to comply can result in disciplinary action or suspension.
Any Class B riders aged 12-15 will not be forced into Class A, regardless of how many races or points they have. Riders in this age group may advance based on their own ability.
A rider may not use more than one machine in any class, under penalty of disqualification. More than one contestant may ride the same motorcycle so long as the riders are entered in different classes.
Entries
All entry forms must be completed in ink. Promoters may refuse rider entry if rider has not made arrangements to pay medical or ambulance bills incurred as result of injuries at a previous meet sponsored by that promoter.
Only one engine number can appear on an entry blank.
- Promoters can establish closing dates, and may accept post entries with higher fees; conditions must be clearly listed in all promotions.
- Entrants may be removed for breaking rules of conduct, but promoters cannot issue continuing suspensions of AMA membership cards.
- If youth and amateur events are being run on the same date at the same location, youth entrants aren't allowed to enter more than three classes for the entire day.
- Youth or amateur riders can use the same motorcycle in more than one class the same day as long as the machine and rider meet the class requirements.
- Riders must start the race to be considered a participant.
- To compete in a youth meet, an AMA member must be minimum age of 7 (except in the 0-50cc class) and no older than 16. Proof of age can be requested.
- Parents, legal guardians or authorized adults must remain present at all times during youth AMA rider meet. Youth riders may only compete if parent, legal guardian or authorized adult signs below rider's signature on entry form; in case of authorized adult, a notarized authorization from youth rider's parents or legal guardians must be kept on file with the rider's release form.
- The youth rider must have the ability to safely ride and maintain control of their machine at all times. Personnel have the authority to disqualify youth riders that they deem unable to safely control their machine. In Motocross only, if a rider's physical stature does not allow them to reach the ground with both feet, blocks may be used but must immediately be removed after the race start.
- A youth rider's age as of January 1st determines their age for the year. Youth riders may move to the next higher age class (within the youth division only) if they are eligible to do so during the year, but once they move to a higher age class in AMA/non-AMA competition, they are unable to move back to the lower age class. Points earned in a lower age class do not transfer to a higher age class; riders are requested to determine which age class they will ride in for the points season/year.
- Youth entrants are eligible to run a maximum of three classes for the day, at any events with youth and amateur races running same day and location.
- Youth racers may use the same machine in both youth and amateur events on the same day, as long as it meets the engine displacement of the entered class. Proper numbers must be displayed on the machine when district numbering requirements designate.
- Youth riders are eligible to receive district points in youth classes.
- All participants are solely responsible for the condition of their vehicles and their competence to ride them.
Machine Specifications - Stock
Stock class machines must be approved by AMA. For a stock machine to be approved, the manufacturer must apply to AMA, register the machine specs, provide photos and prove that 100 identical, completed machines of the same model are available for sale to the general public thoughout all six AMA regions. The approval procedure for the following year opens Aug. 15 and must be completed no later than March 15 the following year. A list of currently approved machine models is available at www.amaracing.com.
- Stock class machines must not change or modify the following: air box, frame, rim size, carburetor (jet changes allowed), electronics, stroke, swing arm, exhaust system, wheel hubs and internal engine components. Cylinder re-plating is allowed but must retain the bore of the original manufacturer. Carb jetting changes are allowed. Clutch plates, piston rings and pistons can be aftermarket items, as long as the shape, design and material of the OEM parts are retained. No high-compression pistons. All other internal engine components must be OEM stock. The existing frame can be fortified by additional material (such as welding) but the frame geometry must not be changed. OEM front/rear suspension can only have internal modifications. Shock linkage and suspension spring rates can be changed to any commercially available part. Any other items not listed may be changed or modified.
- For stock classes with oil-injection systems, only oil may be put in the reservoir. Pre-mix gas is not allowed in system.
- First violation of stock class rules results in event disqualification. A second violation results in event disqualification and a one-year AMA competition suspension. If a violation is deemed to be cosmetic and offer no performance advantage, or deems no willful misconduct, a fine or warning can be issued, rather than a disqualification.
Machine Specifications - Modifieds
All classes are considered modified unless otherwise indicated. For modified machines: all equipment used in sanctioned competition must meet AMA modified standards. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure components and materials perform in competition safely.
Actual engine displacement must be stamped on the cylinder or engine case and may not exceed the class limit. Frames cannot be changed once a rider has qualified, although engines may be changed. Superchargers are not allowed. Kill switches/ignition cut-offs are a requirement, and all motorcycles must be fitted with a self-closing throttle.
All motorcycles must use petroleum-based gasoline (ASTM D4814); all gas must be stored in approved containers.
Transmission gearbox is limited to the approved motorcycle's number of speeds -- machines originally equipped with fewer than six speeds may be increased to a maximum of six. All approved bikes must have the transmission cataloged and sold by the original manufacturer.
Clutch pedals must be rubber-covered; specialty fabricated clutch levers and pedals may be used.
Special sprockets can be used so long as they function safely. Extra sprockets cannot be mounted to the rear wheel.
Starting systems, including kick lever, pedal, starter shaft and starter crank gear, can be removed. Kick pedals must fold in.
There are no gearing limitations.
Brakes must be fully functioning. Compression releases can be installed in addition to, but not in place of, brakes or braking devices. Bikes must have both front and rear functioning brakes. Special pedals must be rubber-covered. Brake ventilation is permitted; brakes that operate via tire friction or wheel rim friction are not allowed.
Aluminum wheel axles are not allowed at any AMA competitions.
No titanium frames are permitted. Safety stands and bars must be removed. Once qualified for a meet, frames cannot be replaced.
Footrests must fold back and have a non-skid surface.
Handlebars must be made of aluminum, steel, titanium or other AMA-approved material. Repaired, cracked or broken handlebars are not allowed; handlebar mounts may be altered. Control levers must have ½-inch minimum ball ends.
Forks must be proportional and adequate to the bike they are installed on. Fender brackets may be removed, and steering dampeners may be fitted in all competition types.
Gas tank capacity must be between 5-24 liters (1.32-6.34 gallons) and in good operating order. Seat tanks are prohibited. Vent lines must be equipped with a device to prevent gas from leaking. Gas tank size must stay the same throughout the entire meet, and tanks may not be swapped out during pit stops in place of adding fuel to the regular tank.
Recapped or retreaded tires are prohibited. Rubber studs, metal studs or other foreign materials are prohibited, as are paddle tires. No liquid can be used as a primary tire filler.
Front and rear portion of the rear fender may be removed, and special fenders are allowed as long as they are securely mounted. Streamlined parts, shells or housings are not allowed. Lights, license plates, mirrors, glass, brackets or other equipment which could pose a hazard to other racers are not permitted.
Mufflers/silencers should do not exceed the maximum db required by the state or 99db, whichever is less, measured per MIC manual SAE J1287. Applicable sound limits may not be exceeded at any time during an event; testing by promoter is required, and can be conducted at any time. Machines not in compliance may be penalized. Spark arresters must be installed throughout the event.
Three number plates are required and must be mounted securely. Only rider number and letter may appear on plates, and they must be legible, 5-inch-high, standard block letters that are professional appearance. Outlining or shading is not permitted. A Class: white plate, black numbers. B Class: yellow plate, black numbers. C Class: black plate, white numbers. Riders are encouraged to put their number on the back of their jersey or chest protector.
Riders cannot communicate via electronic communication devices to their pits during an event.
Machines that pass pre-event inspection are subject to further inspections at any time during the program. Any rider refusing to allow their machine to be inspected is automatically disqualified.
Rider Equipment Specifications
Riders are responsible for the selection of their helmet and apparel for durability, safety and protection. Riders must wear a helmet at all times when riding on a track or course. Helmets must be full-face or full-coverage helmets, and must utilize a shatterproof face shield or goggles. Helmets must conform to one of the following recognized standards, with a label certifying its compliance: USA Snell M2005, M2010 or DOT FMXSS-218; Europe: Regulation ECE 22-04, ECE 2205-P; UK: BSI 6658 Type A; Japan: JIS-T-8133-2. It is recommended that all helmets used in competition be equipped with an emergency helmet removal device or system, commercially manufactured. It is also recommended that competitors display their name, drug allergies, blood type and pertinent medical information on the base of their helmet.
Protective pants, long-sleeved jerseys and protective boots of at least 8 inches in height must be worn in all competition. Rider number must appear on the back of the rider jersey or vest in event of being used as means of rider identification. Number must be of contrasting color to jersey color and minimum 8 inches in height. other safety gear is encouraged at the rider's discretion.