Friday, April 30, 2010

Boot A Mac With An External Hard Drive

This keyboard shows the Option and Command keys used in external booting.


To start up a Mac from a bootable external hard drive, hold down the proper key combination while the computer is starting up. The exact key combinations that can be used vary slightly from one type of Mac to another. Also, you cannot boot from just any external hard drive. To be bootable, the external drive must be partitioned properly and contain an installation of the proper Mac operating system (OS). For PowerPC-based Macs, the external drive must be attached via FireWire, while Intel-based Macs can boot from either FireWire or USB external hard drives.


Instructions


1. Connect the external drive to the computer you wish to boot. If the drive requires an external power source, make sure the power is connected and that the drive turned on. It is best to attach a USB drive directly to the computer, not through a USB hub.


2. Eject any CD or DVD that may be in either drive. The key combination you will use later is also applicable for booting from a CD or DVD.


3. Turn on or restart your computer. To restart a computer that is already on, press the power button once to enter the shut down-sleep-restart menu. You can also press "Control + Command + Power" to restart unconditionally. The "Command" key may be marked with a four-tipped curlicue figure, an apple or both. The "Control" key may be marked with an upward pointing caret.


4. Press the key combination "Control + Shift + Option + Delete" and hold it down while the computer starts up. The "Option" key is usually marked with a diacritic that contains a diagonal line with a dash above it. The key might also be labeled "Alt." This key combination will force the computer to ignore the normal startup disk, which is usually an internal hard drive. The computer will instead boot from any attached bootable devices, such as an external drive or CD.







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Garage Harley Tools

There are many garage tools required to maintain, repair and accessorize Harleys.


Imagine how easy it is to maintain, repair and accessorize your Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the proper garage tools. A fully equipped garage can be a dream come true with carefully selected premium-quality tools specifically designed for Harleys, storage cabinets to keep your tools organized, and helpful specialty tools like bike lifts and dollies to move the motorcycle around as you work.


Basic Garage Harley Tools


Every Harley owner needs a portable tool kit with compact midget tools for the road, but the tools kept at home in the garage reveal one's genuine enthusiasm for do-it-yourself projects from basic maintenance to repairs and accessorizing. Whether or not you have a passion for tinkering with your Harley, there are some basic tools required for every Harley owner's garage. Start with the basics and build your tool collection accordingly, adding specialty tools as your need them.


The basic tools required are a 3/8-inch-drive socket set that includes Allen and Torx wrenches and bits; a Philips screwdriver; a slotted screwdriver; a screwdriver set in different sizes; pliers set in different sizes; locking pliers; a 1/2-inch-drive micrometer torque wrench; a combination wrench set, and a quick-release 3-piece ratchet set in 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch sizes.


You also need a spark plug wrench and a spark indicator for testing spark plugs, spark plug wires and coils.


An engine cleaning brush kit is useful to have on hand, as well as a tire gauge, air pump, flashlight and 2.2x magnifying glass. Little items like the magnetic flexible pick-up tool, claw-finger flexible pick-up tool and telescoping magnetic pick-up tool will prove invaluable.


Storage and Workstations


There is a wide selection of complete garage storage systems available to suit the needs of every Harley-Davidson owner. From luxurious stainless-steel, multi-cabinet designs to inexpensive single units with multiple drawers and trays, proper tool storage is essential for tool longevity. Keeping your tools organized and ready for use is a priority when maintaining, repairing and accessorizing your Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Buy storage systems online or at hardware stores and home improvement centers like Home Depot.


Rolling tool workstations are especially handy for working on your Harley. These tubular steel tables on ball-bearing casters have handy dividers on top for keeping nuts, screws and tools neatly separated.


Helpful Extras and Specialty Tools


A magnetic parts tray is indispensable for keeping small parts and tools handy and in place. Made of stainless steel, the trays feature rubber-covered magnets to protect the surface of the bike part or tool, and are strong enough to keep even heavier tools securely in place -- ready for when you reach for them.


Chrome, steel-hardened and polished wobble extension bars allow sockets to be driven up to 1-1/2 inches off vertical.


The Handy Packer bearing packer is a helpful tool to flush out old grease and repack bearings without the traditional mess; the grease goes into the tool cavity, not onto your hands. The Portable Bearing Packer uses a similar principle.


Drip pans are another prerequisite for the Harley garage.


Your garage should have an assortment of measuring cups made of polypropylene plastic with calibrated ratio marks for measuring fuel, oil and other fluids. A selection of different-sized funnels for fuel, oil, transmission and brake fluid fill-ups should always be on hand.


An LED flexible flashlight is perfect for working around obstructions as it holds the shape you give it, and brightly illuminates darker areas of your workspace.


Rubber-face vise jaw pads protect your Harley from damage as you work.


The McCuff No Spill-Fill system is an innovative fuel fill system designed to make filling the gas tank easy and neat. It's an essential component of every well-equipped Harley garage.


A tread depth indicator is a handy tool, available in a leather pouch along with a tire gauge.


One of the most valuable tools for the garage is a bike lift or dolly that allows for independent lifting of the front and rear wheels, in addition to full motorcycle lift. Most of these units will allow you to move a 1,000-pound Harley into the desired position, or slide it out of the way with remarkably little effort. Another popular tool for working under the motorcycle in confined spaces with little clearance is the scissors jack.







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Install A Eurostar Satellite Receiver

It is possible to install your own satellite equipment.


Eurostar is an FTA satellite receiver that is based out of Europe (as the title suggests). With the FTA receiver connected to any satellite dish, you are able to receive unscrambled programming not only from Europe, but from around the world. This is an exceptional option if you don't want to pay a monthly service required by most cable or satellite providers. Eurostar satellite receivers are not issued by a specific service company, however, so you do need to install the equipment yourself.


Instructions


1. Connect the coaxial cable running down from the satellite dish into the "In" port on your Eurostar satellite receiver. Tighten the cable onto the receiver by turning it clockwise. This ensures it does not disconnect while connected to the receiver.


2. Insert the component video cables into the "Component Out" ports on the satellite receiver, then attach the opposite ends of the cables into the "Component In" ports on the television system.


3. Connect the RCA audio cables into the "Audio Out" ports on the Eurostar satellite receiver, then plug the opposite ends of the cables into the "Audio In" ports on your television.


4. Power on the Eurostar satellite receiver and the TV, then choose the "Input" option and select "Component Video." The satellite content now loads onto the television's screen.







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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Harley Deuce Specs

The Harley-Davidson FXSTD, also known as a Softail Deuce, is a motorcycle produced by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company from 2000 to 2007. The motorcycle is equipped with a twin engine, which adds letter "F" to the bike's name. The "X" represents a small-diameter telescopic forks, while the "ST" stands for the softail chassis and "D" refers to "Deuce," the bike's unofficial name.


Engine


The Harley-Davidson FXSTD is equipped with a pushrod V-twin 1584cc engine. The engine features a 3.8-inch bore, a 4.4-inch stroke and a 9.2:1 compression ratio. The engine is air-cooled. It is started by an electric starter. The motorcycle features a six-speed belt transmission.


Chassis


The Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce has a softail chassis, meaning the motorcycle's rear suspension is hidden away from view to give a tough look of an old hardtail bike while at the same time providing a soft suspension. The Harley-Davidson FXSTD has a front suspension with a 5.6-inch travel and a rear suspension with a 4.3-inch travel. The motorcycle is equipped with single disc front and rear brakes. The bike features an MH90-21 54H front tire and a 160/70B17 73V rear tire.


Other Specifications


The Harley-Davidson FXSTD is 95.4 inches long. The seat is 26.8 inches high. The bike has a 32.0-degree rake and a five-inch trail. The motorcycle weighs 663 pounds. The Harley-Davidson FXSTD is equipped with a 4.9 gallon fuel tank. A new Softail Deuce costs $17,345, according to Motorcycle-USA.com.







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Change A Headlight On A Harley

Harley-Davidson headlights are simple to replace.


If the headlight on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle burns out, a new one headlight can be purchased and replaced right in the parking lot. The replacement doesn't require a high degree of do-it-yourself skilll--all it takes are a screwdriver, steady hands and a few items that should be in the Harley's bags.


Instructions


1. Remove the chrome retaining ring from the bad headlight. This should just pop straight off with just a little force.


2. Remove the two or three retaining screws on the headlight, using the screwdriver. Set them aside for use with the new headlight.


3. Wriggle the headlight out of its housing. Do this carefully, using a downward motion. Pull until the plug in the back is visible.


4. Grasp the three-pronged plug with the needle-nose pliers, and carefully unplug it from the headlight.


5. Remove the new headlight from its packaging with gloved hands. Wipe any dust or package particles with a clean cloth.


6. Plug the new headlight into the three-pronged plug. Use the needle-nose pliers if necessary. Do not damage the plug.


7. Slide the new bulb back into the housing once the connection is secure. Put the screws back in place.


8. Turn on the new headlight and check that it is aligned. Adjust the alignment so the beam shines slightly down.


9. Replace the chrome retaining ring. Shine the chrome and wipe the new bulb one more time.







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Connect Speakers To Hdtv

Connect Speakers to HDTV


High-definition television programming broadcast through your high-definition television (HDTV) is crystal clear. The colors are rich and the signal is free of shadows and other issues. While the picture is excellent, the sound may not be. HDTVs come equipped with two or more stereo speakers built into the television's side or base. To enhance your HDTV's audio, you can connect external amplified speakers to the television's audio jacks. Regular analog speakers will not work with your HDTV because the analog speakers lack an encoder to process the audio signals coming from your HDTV.


Instructions


1. Turn off your HDTV. Unplug the television's power cord from the electrical outlet.


2. Turn the HDTV around so the back of the television is facing you.


3. Place the amplified speakers close to your HDTV. The amplified speakers may be connected together with a single speaker cable.


4. Plug one end of the red audio cable into the back of the right amplified speaker's "Audio-Right" or "Audio In-Right" jack.


5. Plug the other end of the red audio cable into the back of your HDTV's "Audio Out-Right" jack.


6. Plug one end of the white audio cable into the back of the left amplified speaker's "Audio-Left" or "Audio In-Left" jack.


7. Plug the other end of the white audio cable into the back of your HDTV's "Audio Out-Left" jack.


8. Plug in the amplified speaker's round power supply adapter into the back of the amplified speaker's power jack. The power jack may be only on one of the amplified speakers if the speakers are connected.


If your amplified speakers are independent of each other, the two speakers will have separate power supplies and power cables.


9. Plug in the amplified speaker's power supply cord into an electrical outlet.


10. Turn on the amplified speaker by pressing the "Power" button on the front or back of the device.


11. Turn your HDTV around so the front of the television is facing you. Plug in the television's power cord into a electrical outlet.


12. Turn on your HDTV to test the speakers. You should hear sound coming from the amplified speakers. If you don't hear any sound, check the connections.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Change A Headlight Bulb On A Vstar 1300

The Yamaha V-Star 1300 uses a halogen headlight bulb, similar to the headlight bulbs used in many passenger vehicles. This type of bulb is sensitive, so you should be careful not to touch the glass. If touching the glass is unavoidable, wear gloves to protect the headlight bulb. According to the V-Star 1300's manual, you may need to bring the motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer, after replacing the headlight bulb, to properly align the headlight beam.


Instructions


1. Examine the area directly under the V-Star 1300's headlight. You'll see the turn signal bar. Under the turn signal bar you'll see two bolts. Remove the two bolts with the socket wrench and move the bar out of the way. This gives you access to the headlight bolts.


2. Remove the two bolts from the headlight with a socket wrench. There is one bolt on each side. Grasp the front of the unit and pull it off. You'll see the bulb harness on the back.


3. Unplug the harness from the back of the V-Star 1300's headlight bulb. Pull off the rubber cover surrounding the bulb. Push down on the bulb holder wire and pull it outward to unlock the bulb.


4. Pull the headlight bulb out and discard it. Insert the new bulb into the V-Star 1300's mount. Push in the bulb holder wire to lock it into place. Push the rubber cover back onto the mount.


5. Plug the wiring harness back in then push the front of the unit back into place. Hold it in place while you tighten the two bolts.


6. Move the turn signal bar back into position. Tighten the two bolts.

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Change A Harley Softail Oil Filter

Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles duplicate the classic lines of a rigid frame. In keeping with this popular and dated look, the oil system resembles that of the older model motorcycles. The oil reservoir, called the oil bag, is under the seat and is visible on the right side of the bike. The oil filter is in front of the engine, in an area that was originally used for the bike's generator/alternator. The oil filter and the old generators are similarly shaped, and positioned as it is, the filter mimics the look of the old generator.


Instructions


1. Place the catch pan under the oil filter under the front of the frame. Wipe any road grime from the old oil filter and filter base.


2. Grasp the filter firmly by hand and spin it off counterclockwise. Stubborn or stuck filters may need to be removed with a filter wrench or Buford pliers.


3. Wipe the filter base faceplate with a clean shop rag. Remove any old oil and debris from the faceplate and ensure that the old oil filter gasket is not stuck to it. Clean up any oil that may have dripped down from the filter base.


4. Lubricate the gasket on the new oil filter with fresh oil. Fill the filter about one-third full with fresh oil. Slide the filter onto its mount and quickly spin it on until it bottoms out on the filter base. Tighten the filter another half to three-quarters of a turn by hand. Do not overtighten the oil filter.


5. Clean up any remaining oil around the filter and test run the bike. Check for leaks around the oil filter.

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Harley Davidson Seat Installation Instructions

Being able to remove and install your Harley-Davidson's seat may not seem like an important skill, but this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, removing the seat is a requirement for many of the basic maintenance procedures your motorcycle will call for as the miles pile on. The seat is much easier to take off and reinstall than you probably think. With a little practice, you'll have the job done in just a few minutes.


Instructions


1. Place a towel around the seat's rear mounting strap to protect the rear fender. Remove the screw from the mounting strap.


2. Unscrew the mounting bolts securing one end of the strap to the motorcycle's frame rails with a 7/16-inch socket and a socket wrench. Lift the strap off and away from the seat.


3. Lift the passenger's portion of the seat; pull the entire seat towards the rear fender until the metal tongue under the nose of the seat slides out of the catch below the gas tank. Lift the seat away from your motorcycle.


4. Hold the new seat at a slight angle above the motorcycle's frame rails, pointing the front of the seat downward. Slip the seat's metal tongue into the frame's catch; lower the seat onto the frame rails.


5. Push the seat forward until the mounting strap on the rear of the seat is aligned with the rear fender's screw hole. Screw the seat's bolt into place through the mounting strap and the rear fender.


6. Pull the passenger grab strap tightly over the seat.. Screw the strap's mounting bolt into your motorcycle's frame rails, using the socket wrench and a 7/16-inch socket.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Adjust Push Rods For A Harley

Adjust Push Rods for a Harley


Harley-Davidson adjustable push rods allow for the use of non-stock or performance cams. These types of cams will have different profiles than the stock cams with variations in lift and base circle diameter. Stock, non-adjustable push rods will likely not be the right length for use with the new cams. Adjustable push rods are set to the proper length with a few basic tools.


Instructions


1. Raise the bike with the bike lift. Place the bike lift close to the rear of the frame so that the bike is supported with the rear wheel off the ground. Put the transmission in first gear.


2. Remove all four push rod cover clips by hand or with pliers if they are stubborn. Use caution and do not bend or ruin the finish on the clips. Pull the upper and lower push rod covers from their recesses in the head and block, respectively. Inspect the push rod tube O-rings for damage and deformities.


3. Hold the covers up to expose the adjusters. Push the covers up and clip a clothespin to the push rods to hold the covers in place.


4. Roll the rear wheel until the rear exhaust valve cam is in the Open position or when the maximum lift on the rod is detected. Now you can adjust the front exhaust push rod.


5. Extend the adjuster on the front exhaust push rod until the rod can spin freely but has no up-and-down slack. Tighten down the lock nut with wrenches (most likely 5/16 and 3/8 inch, but this may vary by push rod manufacturer). Recheck the adjustment once the lock nut is tight.


6. Roll the rear wheel until the rear intake cam is at maximum lift. Adjust the front intake push rod at this time. Repeat this process until all four valves are adjusted.


7. Put the O-rings back into their recesses. Carefully extend the upper and lower push rod cover tubes back into their recesses. Reinstall the push rod cover clips by hand.







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Change Width On Visio Flow Charts

Microsoft Visio is a presentation application that is often used for businesses to show strategy plans, outcomes, probabilities, functions and other items through the use of visual charts. A flow chart is one of the simplest of charts to create in the application and it is useful for planning a process. After creating a flow chart, you can easily adjust the width of the individual shapes in the chart or change the width of the entire chart itself to meet your preferences. The process for changing the width can be accomplished the same way for both the 2003 and 2007 versions of Microsoft Visio.


Instructions


Change Width of Page Size


1. Open the Microsoft Visio application on your computer, then click on the "File" option from the top toolbar menu. Click on the "Open" option and locate the Visio flowchart that you want to work with. Click on the "Open" button.


2. Click on the "File" option from the top toolbar menu if you want to change the width of the entire page and chart.


3. Click on the "Page Setup" option and then click on the "Page Size" tab. Click on the "Size to fit drawing contents" option.


4. Enter a number for the width size into the "Width" field if you still want to change the width size. Click on the "OK" button to save your changes.


5. Point your mouse at the side of the page in the application and hold down the "CTRL" key for another way to adjust the width size of the entire chart. Move your mouse left or right to change the width size.


Change Width of Chart Shapes


6. Open the Microsoft Visio application on your computer, then click on the "File" option from the top toolbar menu. Click on the "Open" option and then find the Visio file containing your flowchart. Click on the "Open" button.


7. Click on any of the shapes and a selection handle will appear when you hover your mouse over the side of the shape.


8. Click on the selection handle and move to adjust the width of the shape to meet your preferences. Continue to adjust the width for each shape in the flow chart.


9. Hold down the "CTRL" key on your keyboard and select every single shape if you want to adjust the width so that it's the same size for every shape.


10. Click on the "View" option from the top toolbar menu and then click on the "Size and Position Window" option. Enter a value to change the width for all of the shapes into the "Width" field and then click on the "OK" button.







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Monday, April 26, 2010

Harleydavidson Air Shocks Troubleshooting

Harley-Davidson equipped touring models with adjustable rear-air shocks and adjustable front-air forks standard from the factory. Control the suspension firmness by adjusting the air pressure in the system. Minute changes in air pressure have a dramatic impact on the ride. Leaks in the oil seals, Schrader valve or the connecting tubing cause the system to lose air constantly and result in a soft, and dangerous, ride.


Inspecting the Oil Seals


Inspect the upper portion of the front forks and the shocks for signs of excessive oil leakage, which can indicate worn oil seals. Leaking oil may be visible on the components, or they may appear dusty due to dust becoming trapped in the leaked oil. Replace the rear shocks and rebuild or replace the front forks, if necessary, and ensure that the proper amount of fork oil is added to the front forks. Oil loss can lead to diminished rebound dampening and can cause loss of control due to the reduced contact patch integrity caused by the tires bouncing on rough pavement.


Inspecting the Valves


Remove the caps from the Schrader valves for the front and rear suspension. Attach a no-loss air pump to the valve and inflate the system to the appropriate pressure for the current bike load as stated by the manufacturer in the owners manual or shop manual. Do not use compressed air or a conventional pressure gauge to check the pressure. Compressor line pressure is sufficient to damage the air lines and fittings in the system, and conventional pressure gauges are too inaccurate to be relied upon for this procedure. Remove the pump from the valve and wipe a soapy water solution over the valve. The soapy water creates bubbles where there are leaks. Watch the valve for bubbles that will indicate a leaky Schrader valve. Repair the valve by removing the old valve core and installing a new one with a valve core tool.


Bleed Down Test


Ensure that the air pressure is at the appropriate level. Allow the bike to sit for a few hours and test again. Low air pressure indicates a leak in the air tubing going from each shock or fork tube to the Schrader valve. Inspect the tubing for kinks, cracks or leaks. Check each fitting with soapy water to eliminate them as a leak source. Replace any tubing or fittings that are found to be bad.







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Indian Larry Motorcycle Specs

Indian Larry's custom motorcycles blend Harley chopper and hot rod designs.


Larry Desmedt or "Indian Larry" designed and built custom motorcycles in his New York City shops between 1991 and 2004, when he died of head injuries. He suffered them while performing a stunt after the taping of a television show in Concord, North Carolina. With names like Grease Monkey and Wild Child, Indian Larry's motorcycles blended Harley chopper and hot rod designs while demonstrating his artistic ability to bend metal into unusual shapes. Desmedt received the nickname of "Indian Larry" because he often rode Indian motorcycles before opening his custom design shops.


Appearance of Indian Larry Motorcycles


Indian Larry based his motorcycle designs on the 1960s classic Harley chopper look with a larger front wheel and high handlebars. He installed a small gas tank and seat sloping toward a smaller, but wider, rear wheel along a single rod. He used thinner front tires, shorter front ends and built the bikes closer to the ground than other motorcycles. He brightly painted gas tanks and rear fenders to reflect the theme of the motorcycle's name. Indian Larry liked to use metal flake paint and even painted designs on primary belts.


Indian Larry Motors


Indian Larry equipped many of his motorcycles with pan shovel motors of 74, 88 or 103 cubic inches. These motors combined the characteristics of panhead and shovel motors. Used on classic Harley Davidson motorcycles of the 1950s through the mid-1980s, the valve covers of these motors looked like roasting pans or upside down shovels, which prompted their names. A few Indian Larry designs used V-twin motors with two carburetors or incorporated the classic Harley knucklehead motors with valve covers resembling a fist with a pair of knuckles.


Other Unique Features


Unlike other motorcycle designers, Indian Larry installed oil filters behind the transmission instead of in front of the crankcase. He installed kick starters until he broke his foot using a kick starter and switched to electric starters on subsequent designs. He didn't like gauges and his motorcycles lacked even a basic oil pressure gauge. His bikes also had no front brake and a foot clutch.







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Friday, April 23, 2010

Connect A Wii To A Receiver And Hd Tv

Use a Nintendo Wii component cable to connect your Wii to your HDTV.


Your high-definition television (HDTV) contains a number of ports for connecting not only a DVD player and cable converter box, but also ports for connecting a audio/video receiver that manages external speakers, a CD player and other audio devices. There are even ports for connecting your Nintendo Wii, but the connection involves a special cable since your Wii must transmit both audio and video signals to your television. Once the connection is complete, it is just a matter of switching input selections on your HDTV to access the gaming machine.


Instructions


Connecting the Devices


1. Turn off and unplug your HDTV, receiver and Nintendo Wii gaming system. Turn the devices around so the backs of the units are facing you.


2. Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the "HDMI" port on the back of your HDTV. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the "HDMI IN" port on the back of your receiver.


3. Plug the black end of the Nintendo Wii component or composite connection cable into the "Video Out" port on the back of your Wii.


4. Plug the green component cable on the Nintendo Wii cable into the "Y" port under the heading "DTV" or "CBL/SAT" on the back of your receiver, if using the Nintendo Wii component (HDTV) cable and your receiver has "Component" ports.


If using an Nintendo Wii composite cable, skip to step 6.


5. Plug the blue component cable into the "PB" port on the back of your receiver. Plug the red component cable into the "PA" port on the back of your receiver.


If your Nintendo Wii component cable contains an HDMI cable, plug it into the "HDMI IN" port and used it instead of the green, blue and red component cables.


Skip to section 2, step 1.


6. Plug the yellow composite (RCA) cable into the "Video In" port under the heading "AUX" on the back of your receiver.


7. Plug the white composite (RCA) cable into the "Audio In - Left " port on the back of your receiver. Plug the red composite (RCA) cable into the "Audio In - Right" port on the back of your receiver.


Selecting the Devices


8. Plug the devices' power cables into an electrical outlet or power strip and turn the devices to face the right way. Turn on your HDTV, receiver and Nintendo Wii.


9. Use the receiver's remote control or the selection buttons on the front of the device to select "Component" or "AUX" and activate the ports used in the "Connecting the Devices" section.


10. Use your HDTV's remote control or buttons on the front panel to select "HDMI" as the input selection. You should see your Nintendo Wii's welcome screen.


If you don't, check the input selection on both the receiver and your HDTV as well as the connection cables.







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Install Saddlebags On A Dyna Wide Glide

Most of these bikes at the Sturgis Motorcycle rally have saddlebags.


There may be no better example of the Harley tax, the price you must pay to fix the deficiencies in your brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle, than the absence of bags on your Wide Glide. Bags are integral to the Harley experience. Saddlebags are where your leathers go when the weather turns from cold to hot between the Aspen Pass and the Painted Desert. The bad news is the cost of the bags. The good news is that saddlebags are much easier to mount on an FXDWG than on other Dynas because the rear directional signals do not have to be relocated. This is how Harley's own bags mount on a Wide Glide.


Instructions


1. Unbolt but do not remove the stock rear turn signals with an allen socket and socket wrench. Save the hardware and tape the signals to the rear fender with masking tape.


2. Tape the fender rail securely to the rear fender with masking tape without covering either of the rear fender rail bolts. Remove the front and rear fender rail bolts with an open-end wrench, a hex socket and a socket wrench.


3. Insert the 2 1/2-inch bolt included with the saddlebag kit through the forward mounting hole inside of the saddlebag using two thick washers included in the kit. Install the short spacer onto the bolt as it protrudes through the saddlebag.


4. Insert the bolt through the fender support cover into the fender rail. Hand tighten the nut that attaches to this bolt inside the rear fender.


5. Insert the 2 3/4-inch bolt included with the saddlebags through the rear mounting hole inside of the saddlebag using two thick washers included with the kit. Install the long spacer over the bolt where the bolt protrudes into the fender rail.


6. Hand tighten the nut that attaches to this bolt inside the rear fender. Tighten both the new bolts to 25-foot pounds of torque with a hex socket and a socket wrench.


7. Install the opposite saddlebag using the same procedures. Remove the tape from the fender rails.


8. Remove the tape from the rear turn signals and the rear fender. Reattach the rear turn signals to the rear fender with an allen socket and socket wrench.







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Change A Harleydavidson Softail Gas Tank

The popular Harley-Davidson Softail model has a durable gas tank, but exposure to extreme weather conditions can cause leaks or other malfunctions. If you notice your fuel level falling too fast while driving, you need to replace the gas tank. Rather than taking your Softail to the shop to have a new tank installed, you can do the job yourself right at home. You can purchase a new Softail tank at your local Harley dealer or an auto parts store.


Instructions


1. Disconnect your Softail's battery by removing the cable from the battery terminal. Locate the fuel valve and switch it to the "Off" position.


2. Locate the carburetor and the fuel line that runs from it to the fuel tank. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank, but leave it attached to the carburetor to prevent any contamination.


3. Remove all the bolts that secure the seat to your Softail. Make sure to remove the main seat bolt that is located under the front of the seat. After you have removed all of the seat-mounting bolts, pull the seat off the motorcycle to give you access to the gas tank.


4. Remove the bolts that secure the gas tank to the body of the bike. These bolts run all along the perimeter of the tank. Carefully lift the tank out to avoid spilling any fuel.


5. Install the new tank in place of the old one and secure it with bolts along its perimeter. Reattach the seat to the Softail and secure it with the mounting bolts.


6. Connect the fuel line to the new tank. Turn the fuel valve back to the "On" position and reconnect the battery cable.

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Oil A Harleydavidson

Change your Harley's oil frequently to ensure the bike is always ready to ride.


A Harley-Davidson motorcycle can be ridden almost indefinitely when cared for properly. Although completely maintaining your Harley will involve a broad spectrum of procedures, periodically changing the oil is one of the most vital tasks that contribute to your motorcycle's overall health. Under normal circumstances, the oil within your Harley's motor, transmission and primary chaincase assembly should be changed in 2,500-mile increments. However, extended riding sessions may degrade the oil supply much sooner. The entire process is fairly straightforward and shouldn't take longer than one and a half hours to complete.


Instructions


Motor Oil


1. Locate your Harley-Davidson's motor oil drain plug. Softail models place their drain plugs along the cross-member on the bottom of their frames, while Touring models place their drain plugs beneath the transmission, behind the motor. Alternatively, Sportster models use a drain hose that is plugged into the bottom of the left frame rail.


2. Remove the drain plug from your Harley-Davidson, using a 5/8-inch socket and a socket wrench. Allow the motor's oil supply to drain into an oil pan until the flow is reduced to a slight trickle.


3. Clean the drain plug with a shop towel, then screw it into place with your 5/8-inch socket. Tighten the drain plug to 20 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.


4. Unscrew the oil filter from the front of the motor with a strap wrench, then discard it. Remove the packaging from your new oil filter, then fill it with fresh 20W50 motor oil. Rub a small amount of oil along the filter's sealing O-ring with your finger.


5. Screw the new oil filter into place by hand until it is seated gently against the motor. Tighten the oil filter an extra quarter-turn by hand.


6. Fill your Harley-Davidson's oil tank with 3 qts. of 20W50 motor oil, using a funnel.


Transmission Oil


7. Locate the transmission's drain plug along the bottom of the transmission housing. Unscrew the drain plug with a 5/8-inch socket and a socket wrench. Allow the transmission oil to drain into an oil pan until it reduces to a trickle.


8. Clean the transmission drain plug with a shop towel, then screw it into place with your 5/8-inch socket. Tighten the drain plug to 20 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.


9. Fill the transmission with 1 qt. of 85w140 gear oil or Harley-Davidson transmission oil, using a funnel.


Primary Fluid


10. Unscrew the bolts from the round clutch inspection cover on the primary chaincase on the left side of the motor, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Pull the cover and its gasket away from the primary chaincase.


11. Unscrew the small drain bolt directly below the clutch inspection cover's port with a Torx T-27 screwdriver to drain the fluid from the primary chaincase into an oil pan.


12. Clean the the drain bolt with a shop rag, then screw it into place with your Torx T-27 screwdriver once the flow of the primary fluid has reduced to a trickle. Tighten the drain bolt to 16 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.


13. Pour 1 qt. of 5W30 motor oil or Harley-Davidson primary oil directly into the primary chaincase through the clutch inspection port.


14. Reinstall the clutch inspection cover and its gasket onto the primary chaincase. Screw the cover's bolts into place with your Torx T-27 screwdriver. Tighten the bolts to 10 foot-pounds with a torque wrench, alternating between bolts in a criss-cross pattern.







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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Shift Gears On A Motor Bike

The Beach Boys know how fun it is to shift gears on a motor bike. They take great pleasure singing about shifting gears in their hit song, "Little Honda." First gear is alright, but if you can't shift a motor bike into second gear, you can't go faster. Learning to shift gears comes with experience and requires a bit of skill and coordination.


Instructions


1. Identify the shifting pattern of the motor bike. The number of gears differs between motor bikes, but the pattern is similar. First gear is down and the rest are up.


2. Close the throttle and pull the clutch lever in completely before shifting down to first gear. Improper shifting damages the engine, the transmission and the drive train of the motor bike.


3. Learn to recognize the engagement point as you release the clutch lever. It's at this point the transmission of the power to the rear wheel resumes. Open the throttle a little bit for more power and gradually ease out the clutch.


4. Up shift to a higher gear before the engine RPM (speed) gets too high. Learn the relationship between engine sound and the normal shifting points. If you lose control of the motor bike, pull in the clutch lever and gently apply the break.


5. Down shift to a lower gear before you feel the motor bike lugging at low rpm. Pull in the clutch lever and shift down.







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Hook Up Harley Electric Gloves

Heated gloves extend your Harley riding season through the winter.


Like Harley Davidson motorcycles, Harley Davidson brand motorcycle clothing is often met with rave reviews by not only the Harley riding community, but also motorcyclists of all riding styles. Harley Davidson's line of heated gloves for winter and cold weather riding are versatile and easy to install with the right hand tools, and can extend your riding season. Harley Davidson's heated gloves can either work in tandem with heated motorcycle jackets or by themselves.


Instructions


1. Unbolt the driver's seat from the frame of the motorcycle to access the battery compartment. The retaining bolt is located at the rear of the seat. Pull up the leather padding at the base to expose the bolt.


2. Loosen the positive terminal from the battery using the socket wrench, and then install the gloves' wiring harness' red wire to this point. Tighten the positive terminal back down.


3. Trace the negative black ground wire from the battery to the nearby frame ground. Use the screwdriver to remove the frame ground, then install the black wire from the wiring harness into this point and then replace and tighten the frame ground screw.


4. Replace the seat on the motorcycle, leaving the two prong electrical plug side of the wiring harness protruding slightly from under the front of the seat to provide easy access when plugging in the heated gloves.







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Replace The Battery In Harley Davidson Pocket Watches

The official Harley Davidson pocket watch has been produced by Bulova, a prestigious Swiss watch company, since 2001. If you own a Harley Davidson pocket watch, it is essential that you give it the proper care and, if possible, take it to a professional for a battery change and routine maintenance. If, however, you wish to change the battery on your own, it is a fairly simple task requiring basic tools. A quartz Harley Davidson pocket watch--quartz meaning it is battery-powered--has a snap-on back that can be removed with relative ease. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions


1. Place your Harley Davidson pocket watch face down on your soft cloth. This will help prevent your pocket watch from sliding on a hard surface as well as reduce the risk of scratches.


2. Look closely at the back of the watch. You should notice a small groove or space between the actual case of the pocket watch and the back plate.


3. Place the edge of your knife blade gently into this space. Take special care not to scratch the metal casing. If you don't have a knife with a very thin blade, a small screwdriver will suffice.


4. Give the knife or screwdriver a slight twist. This should be enough to pop off the back plate of the pocket watch. If you sense that the back plate is tight, you may want to gently work your knife or screwdriver along the entire length of the groove in order to loosen it. Do not use excessive force. If the back plate does not snap off with moderate effort, you should take your Harley Davidson watch to a professional service technician. He will have specialty tools that he can use to safely remove the back.


5. Look at the placement of the battery in your pocket watch after you've removed the back. Specifically note which side is facing up so that you can properly place the new battery.


6. Use your tweezers to carefully lift the clip that is holding the battery in place. Use your fingertips to slide the old battery out.


7. Guide the new battery into place. Be sure to use your fingertips once again, as metal may cause damage to the delicate internal parts of the pocket watch, possibly magnetizing them.


8. Replace the back plate. It should snap back into position with ease. If your Harley Davidson pocket watch has a rubber ring between the case and the back plate, make sure it is properly lined up before you replace the back.


9. Check your pocket watch to make sure it is functioning properly. If everything seems to be in working order, set it to the proper time and use your cloth to polish the pocket watch and remove any fingerprints or smudges.







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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Replace A Bulb In A Jvc Projection Tv

All JVC projection TVs display images by shining a beam of light inside the TV to convert a small picture into a larger picture. The source of this beam of light is a lamp (or "bulb"), which has a limited lifespan and must be replaced every one to two years. Although you can have the lamp replaced by an authorized JVC repair specialist, you can also replace the lamp at home by following certain steps.


Instructions


1. Order a compatible replacement lamp from JVC. Order a replacement lamp from JVC's Accessory Store or a local authorized parts distributor to ensure that you obtain a compatible replacement lamp. To order a replacement lamp, you must have the lamp type and lamp code of your JVC projection TV, which can be found on the rear of the television.


2. Turn off the television and allow the bulb to cool. For safety reasons, turn off and unplug your television before accessing any of its internal components. Wait at least 20 minutes before attempting to replace the lamp so that it has time to cool down. If the back of the television is not warm or hot to the touch, it is safe to begin removing the lamp.


3. Unscrew and remove the lamp door. The lamp door on JVC projection TVs is located on the rear left of the television and is shaped like a square. Several warnings related to the lamp will be printed on the door. Use a Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to remove the large screw, then remove the door.


4. Unscrew and remove the lamp assembly unit. After you have removed the lamp door, you will see the lamp assembly unit. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws. One screw is on the top right corner of the unit and the second screw is on the bottom left corner of the unit. Detach the lamp assembly unit from the compartment by lifting the handle and pulling the unit away from the television.


5. Install the replacement lamp and secure the lamp door. Hold the replacement lamp assembly unit by the handle and insert it straight into the compartment. Reinsert and tighten the two screws onto the lamp assembly unit with a screwdriver. Place the lamp door back onto the television and tighten the screw to secure it to the television.


6. Reset the television's lamp timer. Press "Menu" on the television's remote, then scroll to and select "Lamp Timer Reset." Press "OK" to rest the timer. A prompt will appear notifying you that the timer has successfully been reset.







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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Replace A Harley Sportster Drive Belt

Harley-Davidson belt drives are highly engineered systems that provide strong, quiet power to the rear wheel from the transmission drive sprocket. Built from super-strong fibers encased in polymer, the belt drive provides low maintenance and corrosion-proof service for thousands of miles. The belt construction eliminates the need for lubrication and frequent tension adjustments due to stretching, unlike the old chain drives.


Instructions


1. Lift the back of the bike with the bike jack. Remove the right footpeg mounting bracket. Remove the rear master cylinder and suspend it from a convenient point on the frame with the bungee. Remove the right side transmission cover plate. Remove the brake caliper from the left side of the swing arm and suspend it with a bungee.


2. Break the torque on the rear axle. Back off the axle adjusters evenly until the drive belt is slack. Remove the rear axle. Roll the tire forward slightly until the belt can be disengaged from the rear drive pulley. Remove the rear wheel from the bike. Remove the belt guard(s) from the swing arm. Remove the bottom shock mounting bolt from the swing arm and swing the shock up and clear of the swing arm. Remove the old belt from the transmission drive pulley.


3. Install the new belt onto the transmission drive pulley. Replace the lower shock mounting bolt and torque to factory specifications for your year of Sportster. Roll the rear wheel slightly forward of its mounting position and place the belt onto the pulley. Roll the wheel back and replace the wheel spacers and the rear axle. Tighten the axle finger tight.


4. Compress the rear brake caliper with the C-clamp and place it back onto the swing arm and the brake rotor. Re-install the caliper mounting bolts and torque to factory specifications. Tighten the axle adjusters evenly until most of the slack is removed from the drive belt.


5. Check the rear axle alignment with the axle alignment tool and align the axle if necessary. Replace the belt guard. Check belt tension with the tension tool. Push the bottom of the belt upwards until 15 pounds are indicated on the tool. Observe the deflection in the sight window of the belt guard. Refer to factory specifications for your model's belt tension deflection measurement and make corrections with the axle adjusters evenly until the appropriate deflection is attained. Re-check the axle alignment and make any axle corrections with the left-side axle adjuster only. Re-check belt tension once the axle is aligned.


6. Torque the axle nut to factory specifications. Re-install the transmission pulley cover, rear brake master cylinder and footpeg bracket. Pump up the rear brake with the brake pedal to insure proper feel and to allow the caliper to self-adjust back to its proper position.

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South Carolina Biker Bars

South Carolina is a biker's paradise, boasting mild year-round weather, scenic palmetto-lined streets and two of the nation's biggest motorcycle rallies, Myrtle Beach Bike Week and the Atlantic Beach Bike Festival. Rounding out South Carolina's biker-friendly offerings is a selection of legendary biker bars where motorcycle enthusiasts can make pit stops for cold drinks, rowdy parties and conversation with like-minded company.


Suck Bang Blow


Suck Bang Blow is a seedy but very popular biker bar in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. When you ride onto the property, there's no need to park your bike and walk inside, because you can ride right through the front doors and up to the bar to order your first drink without even shutting off your engine. Known for its scantily clad bartenders, cheap drinks and rowdy live music shows, Suck Bang Blow is always packed during area bike rallies. An indoor burnout pit even gives patrons the opportunity to show what their machine can do.


Suck Bang Blow


3393 Highway 17 Business


Murrells Inlet, SC 29576


(843) 651-7960


suckbangblow.com


The Dog House Bar & Grill


Situated in the heart of Myrtle Beach, the Dog House Bar & Grill has everything a biker needs to enjoy a full day close to the beach. Patrons can enjoy air conditioning with their drinks by staying inside, but the huge patio area tends to be packed on fair weather days. There are several pool tables inside, and weekly pool tournaments with cash prizes are open to the public. Karaoke and live music performances are held on a regular basis, and the bar also serves a full food menu and has multiple HDTVs installed throughout the interior.


The Dog House Bar & Grill


607 S. Kings Highway


Myrtle Beach, SC 29577


(843) 448-2663


thedoghousegroup.com


HB Spokes Restaurant & Saloon


Longs, South Carolina's HB Spokes Restaurant & Saloon is a sprawling biker bar complex situated on more than four acres. Once you're inside, you have your pick of 10 bars, two huge outdoor music stages and several year-round booths featuring bike supply vendors. There's a large full-service restaurant on the premises and a connected retail store with biker gear, equipment and branded HB Spokes merchandise. The venue's outdoor burnout pit is an especially popular area, particularly during bike rally weekends.


HB Spokes Restaurant & Saloon


1111 Highway 9 E.


Longs, SC 29568


(843) 399-2453


hbspokes.com







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An Oil Cooler To A 1980 Sportster

This is an Ironhead engine on a 1980 Harley Sportster.


Ironhead Sportsters, like your 1980 1000cc model, are notorious for overheating. Oil coolers work by providing additional oil in your system and an additional surface from which heat can radiate. Almost any oil cooler will work on an Ironhead engine as long as you understand the oil line routing on the motorcycle. In a 1980 Sportster with an after-market inline, as well as a drop-in, oil filter, the oil pump is fed by gravity from the oil tank. Oil pressure from the pump pushes the oil to the oil filter in-port. The oil then flows under pressure from the filter out-port to the oil cooler in-port, and from the cooler out-port to the oil tank return.


Instructions


1. Drain the oil from the oil tank through the drain hose into a pan. Use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp. Remove the drain plug with a pair of pliers if the oil is hot. Remove and clean the drop-in oil filter.


2. Reseal and replace the drain hose. Spin off the in-line oil filter, if your Sportster has one, with an oil filter wrench. Drain the filter into the pan. Clean up any spilled oil with shop rags.


3. Disconnect the filter out-line from the filter out-port by loosening the hose clamp with a screwdriver.


4. Replace the filter out-line with the cooler in-line. Tighten the cooler in-line to the filter out-port with a hose clamp and screwdriver.


5. Bolt the oil cooler mounting clamps to the left down tube or both frame down tubes as specified in the instructions that came with your oil cooler. Use a box wrench or an open-end wrench to mount the clamps.


6. Bolt the cooler to the mounting clamps with a box wrench or an open-end wrench. Ensure that the cooler is facing forward and tighten the mounting clamp fasteners, as specified in your oil cooler documentation.


7. Attach the oil cooler in-line to the oil cooler in-port using high-temperature gasket sealer, a hose clamp and a screwdriver.


8. Disconnect the oil tank return line from the return line port. Discard the return line.


9. Attach the oil cooler out-line to the oil tank return port using high-temperature gasket sealer, a hose fitting and a screwdriver. Attach the oil cooler out-line to the oil cooler using high-temperature gasket sealer, a hose clamp and a screwdriver.


10. Check all hoses for kinks and bindings. Hand-tighten a new in-line air filter to the in-line oil filter fitting. Add four quarts of oil to the oil tank. Replace the drop-in oil filter.


11. Start your Sportster in neutral and allow it to run until warm. While the Sportster is running, check all hose fittings for leaks. Make sure the oil cooler becomes warm to the touch.


12. Turn off the bike. Check the oil in the oil tank and add oil as needed.







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Monday, April 19, 2010

Change A Clutch Cable On A 1971 Harleydavidson Flh

As with any motorcyle that uses a clutch, the clutch cable on a 1971 Harley Davidson FLH can stretch and wear out. A worn clutch will affect your bike's performance and a broken cable can ruin a great weekend ride. You should always keep the clutch in good working order and make sure to change the cable before it breaks. With a few tools and a new cable, you can replace your own Harley clutch cable.


Instructions


1. Tighten the cable adjustment nut in the middle of the cable all the way. This will loosen the cable adjustment. The lock nut located on the clutch lever cable is loosened next. This is done by squeezing the cable adjuster until it is flush with the clutch lever. The grooves along the clutch lever and adjuster should line up.


2. Take the end cap off of the clutch lever. Draw the cable out of the grooves.


3. Take the clutch lever cover off if the cable is behind it. Loosen the lock nut. Turn the adjuster to the left until it comes off the clutch release. Take the inner cable out through the groove on the clutch release.


4. Take the end of the cable off the clutch release catch. Pay attention to the path of the cable along the handlebars. Remove the cable and any mounting bolts or brackets that may be present.


5. Grease up the cable and tighten the middle adjuster. Place the end in the catch on the clutch release and fit it loosely.


6. Guide the cable to the lever. Be sure to follow the exact path the old cable traveled.


7. Glide the cable into the groove for the clutch lever. Secure until it is seated, but leave it a bit loose. Slide the knobby end into the space on the lever.


8. Use the adjuster closest to the engine to remove any slack from the cable. Once you have used the adjuster to the correct amount of play, tighten the lock nut while holding the adjuster in place. Follow the same steps with the center adjuster.


9. Complete the adjustment at the lever. Turn the adjuster to the right. Leave about 1/8-inch of slack at the lever. Check the adjustment and continue until the cable is set correctly.


10. Replace the clutch cover.

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Replace Sofa Cushion Foam

Restuffing the cushions can transform a couch.


After a couch has been lived on for a few years, it will likely begin to show some wear. If the sofa cushions are sagging, replacing the foam in the cushions can give the sofa new life. This is a project that is done with minimal cost and time, depending on the size and design of your couch. This is also an effective way to refurbish sofas with removable back cushions as well as seat cushions. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Purchase sofa cushion foam or cotton batting at a craft store, or use foam from other, discarded couch cushions. If looking for foam replacements, used couch cushions work well, though they may have to be cut to fit. Otherwise, high-loft cotton batting provides a reliable fill, and additional batting can be added over the years to maintain a comfortable loft.


2. Open the sofa cushions and remove the old foam. If the cushions have a zipper, you can simply unzip them, but if there is no zippper you will have to cut open the cushion using the scissors. Cut a long, straight line on the back side of the cushion, not on the bottom or top, as you will want those surfaces undamaged to allow you to flip them.


3. Remove the old foam or batting and throw it away, unless it can be used for future crafting projects. This foam cannot often be recycled, but if it is made by a modern furniture retailer, such as IKEA or a department store, it may be made with recycled materials. Review the tags to see if this is the case.


4. Stuff the cushion with the new foam or batting until it is full. Zip the zipper mostly shut, then force additional batting inside until you can add no more, and finish zipping shut the cushion. If you have no zipper, sew the opening mostly shut using heavy thread and a large needle. When you have a small gap remaining, fill the cushion with as much batting as it can take, then sew the gap shut.







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Buell Ulysses Specifications

Buell, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, was the brainchild of Erik Buell. Unfortunately for motorcycle fans, the Buell line was discontinued, with 2010 as the last model year for the Buells produced. One extremely popular Buell model was the XB12XT Ulysses, first introduced in 2006. The Ulysses was a adventure-touring motorcycle capable of long-range and limited off-road use.


Engine Specifications (2010 model)


The Buell Ulysses was powered by a two-cylinder 45-degree V-twin engine. This engine displaced 1,202 cc (73.44 cubic inches), and had a bore and stroke measurement of 88.9 by 96.8 mm. Engine cooling was provided both by air flow and by an oil cooler. The engine featured four valves per cylinder and an overhead valve camshaft. It produced 84 pounds-foot of torque at 6,000 rpm and a maximum of 102 horsepower at 6,800 rpm. The engine had a compression ratio of 10-to-1.


Transmission Specifications (2010 model)


The Buell Ulysses utilized a 5-speed manual transmission with a wet, multiple-disc clutch that was cable operated. Engine power was transferred from the transmission to the rear wheel via the famous Buell and Harley-Davidson drive belt.


Suspension, Chasis and Brake Specifications (2010 model)


The front suspension on the Buell Ulysses consisted of two 47-mm Showa inverted shocks that were fully adjustable. Rear suspension was provided by a Showa coil-over monoshock that was also fully adjustable. Front suspension travel was 6.5 inches and rear suspension travel was 6.4 inches. The frame was made of aluminum. Buell selected a 120/70R17 front tire and a 180/55R17 rear tire for its 2010 bike. The front brake consisted of a single 375-mm disc with a six-piston caliper. Rear braking is provided by a single 240-mm disc with a two-piston caliper.


Physical Dimensions (2010 model)


The Buell Ulysses was 85 inches long, 35.1 inches wide and had a seat height of 33.8 inches. Motorcycle ground clearance was 6.8 inches, and the wheelbase measured 54.1 inches. The fuel tank held a maximum of 4.4 gallons of fuel and the total motorcycle weight was 464 pounds.







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Change A Battery On A 2005 Harley Sportster 883

Change a Battery on a 2005 Harley Sportster 883


The Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 is equipped with a battery designed to require little in the way of maintenance or service until it fails. When the battery in your Sportster 883 dies, buy a 12-volt battery from a Harley-Davidson dealership, auto parts store or motorsports specialist. Change the battery at home in minutes with a Phillips screwdriver and save the expense of a technician.


Instructions


1. Loosen the screw securing the back of the seat using a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the seat up and pull it toward the rear of the motorcycle to remove it.


2. Lift the cover off the battery compartment and set it aside. Remove the screw on the retaining strap with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the strap off the battery.


3. Disconnect the negative battery cable with a Phillips screwdriver. Repeat the process for the positive cable. Lift the battery out of the compartment. Position the new battery in the battery tray.


4. Connect the positive battery cable and tighten it with a Phillips screwdriver. Repeat this for the negative cable. Replace the retaining strap and secure the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Place the cover on the compartment.


5. Reposition the motorcycle seat. Tighten the retaining screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Start A Harley Ultra Classic

As the largest member of the Harley-Davidson family, an Ultra Classic can be an imposing machine to a new motorcycle rider. Starting an Ultra Classic and waking its motor is a fairly simple task, despite its collection of switches and buttons. Although there are a few differences between the fuel-injected and carbureted models, the differences in the starting procedure take very little time.


Instructions


1. Sit on your Ultra Classic, and lift if off of its kick stand. Unlock the ignition switch on the handlebars, using the ignition key, then turn the switch to the right to activate the motorcycle's electrical system.


2. Reach under the left side of the fuel tank, and turn the fuel valve to the "On" position if your Ultra Classic is carbureted.


3. Look at your Ultra Classic's dashboard, and check that the green neutral indicator is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, press down on the shift lever repeatedly until the neutral indicator illuminates.


4. Flip the kill switch on the right handlebar into the "Run" position, using your right thumb. Wait for the fuel pump to prime (fuel-injected models only), indicated by a slight hum.


5. Pull in the clutch lever with your left hand, and press the starter button on the right handlebar with your thumb.


6. Release the clutch lever slowly once the motor has started.







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Rebuild A Motorcycle Motor

Motorcycle motors don't last as long as those on cars.


Motorcycles tend to rev higher than car motors so they don't last as long. You may need to rebuild a motorcycle motor with as little as 25,000 miles on it or if there's been significant damage done, regardless of mileage. Every part in your motorcycle's motor has exact, factory specifications. The need for a rebuild means parts are damaged, worn or both. The process for rebuilding a motorcycle's motor is to return each part to factory specifications, assembled in like-new fashion.


Instructions


1. Remove the drain bolt with a wrench and drain the motor oil into a catch pan. Replace the drain bolt. Use a ratcheting socket wrench and an impact driver on stubborn nuts and bolts to remove the motor from the chassis. Place the motor on a free-standing motor mount or workbench. Disassemble the motor. The process will vary depending on your motor's configuration, but generally you will remove the head, cylinders and pistons first with a socket wrench and socket extensions. Once the top end of the motor is disassembled, disassemble the bottom end or the "cases." You're more likely to run into screws during this process. If they don't break loose with a little pressure, don't strip them; use an impact driver to tap them loose. Clean and inspect every part as you go. Carefully organize and label each part as you remove it.


2. Inspect and evaluate each part for damage and wear. Use micrometers to determine if there is excessive wear in the cylinder. The machine specs will be in your owner's manual, but aftermarket manuals, such as Haynes or Chilton's, often provide better tips for rebuilding.


3. Take any damaged or worn parts that you can't replace to a machine shop, along with any engineering specs the machinist may need to do the repair.


4. Replace any worn parts and bearings. Some engine rebuilds are done because of a major failure, such as a broken rod. Some are done because the parts that touch and wear from friction simply wear out over time. Either way, it's easier and often less expensive to return your motor to factory specs by replacing parts rather than repairing them.


5. Reassemble the motor after you've repaired or replaced all the damaged or worn parts and surfaces, including the pistons, rings, valve spring, valves, valve seats, camshafts, main bearings, crankshafts, rod journals and rods. Reference your motorcycle's shop manual for a particular assembly sequence as well as for the torque specifications. Apply assembly lube to all parts that endure friction, such as the camshaft. Use a torque wrench to tighten each bolt to factory specs as you complete the reassembly. Then reinstall the motor. Remember, after a rebuild, it's like a new motor and needs to go through the same break-in process as a brand new bike. In the break-in process, ride the bike conservatively as all the new parts seat. After you ride it a couple of times, recheck the torque specs on the head bolts.







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Connect An External Hard Drive To A Directv Dvr

Satellite TV offers so much content that you may want an external drive connected to your DVR.


DirecTV digital video recorders have a limited amount of video recording and storage capacity, allowing you an average of 100 hours of television and movie programming. With the endless possibilities of automatically watching one show while recording another, recording two shows at once and watching a recorded show while recording two live shows at the same time, you, your family and your DVR may need extra space. With an external hard drive connected to your DVR, you can increase recording capacity by as much as 50 to 750 gigabytes in which to store more of your favorite TV shows, much-awaited movies and momentous sports events.


Instructions


1. Insert one end of the USB cable into the port or opening of the external hard drive. The cable should fit in firmly and perfectly with the shape and dimension of the port you are attaching it to.


2. Insert the other end of USB cable into the port of the digital video recorder. Make sure the cable is securely attached.


3. Plug the external hard drive into its power source.


4. Press the switch of the external hard drive to turn it on.


5. Switch on the digital video recorder to test whether the external hard drive has been successfully connected to the DVR and whether the DVR recognizes this new hardware.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Harleydavidson Motor Types

The famous V-twin is an easily recognized Harley-Davidson engine.


Harley-Davidson, also known as HD, produced a number of motorcycles and engines for riding. The engine sizes are predominantly heavy class, over 750 cc, and fully capable of highway-speed cruising. The engines were produced in a number of different categories, which give the motorcycles they are used on distinctive performance traits.


The HD Traditional Motor


The classic Harley-Davidson motor incorporates a dual-cylinder design worked by a crankshaft installed on a single connection to the pistons.


The earliest motor models in HD production were the Flathead engines. Their construction began in 1929 and lasted until the mid-1970s. The motor incorporated a basic cylinder with a hole in the top for the spark plug. It was a bit above 740 cc in size and produced 22 horsepower.


Knucklehead engines began to appear in HD motorcycles by about 1936 but did not last for very long. The engine's production was discontinued right after World War II in 1947. With a displacement size of 990 cc or 1,200 cc (there were two engine options), the horsepower output ranged from 40 to 45, respectively.


The Panhead engine appeared a year after the Knucklehead engine was discontinued, serving as a replacement model. The production cycle ran until 1965. The engine came in two sizes, 990 cc and 1,200 cc, but produced more horsepower (50 and 55 horsepower respectively) than its Knucklehead counterpart.


Shovelhead engines took over the mantle from the Panhead engine in 1966. This engine design ran until the mid-1980s as a successful product. The engine was produced in one size, 1,200 cc, and kicked out 60 horsepower.


The Big and Small V-Twins


The family of big V-twin motors, given its name due to the two cylinders aiming upward at 45-degree angles, included the Flathead, the Knucklehead, the Panhead, Twin-Cam and Evolution engines. The defining line for this grouping were engines that met or exceeded 1,000 cc in size.


The small V-twin engine family included all the alphabet engine models (those designated with a letter rather than a name), the Ironhead engine and the Evolution engine.


Twin Cam Engines


The Twin Cam engines came in two phases, the 88 and the 96 models. The engines reflected the company's redesigned approach to big bike motors with their distinctive styling, air-cooled systems and quick reach of performance at low revolutions-per-minute levels.


The Twin Cam 88s were produced from 1999 until 2006. This engine model was 1,450 cc in size.


The Twin Cam 96 saw its introduction in 2007. The engine uses an electronic fuel injection. The size of the engine is 1,584 cc, just under 150 cc more than its Twin Cam predecessor.


The Revolution Engine


As the newest HD engine phase, the Revolution incorporated German engineering expertise in its development. Designed in a joint project with Porsche, the VR-1000 engine provides a liquid-cooled system with 60-degree-angled V-twin cylinders. The engine size measures in at 1,130 cc with a horsepower of 115.


The Revolution engine first saw public consumption in the 2002 HD motorcycle models. In 2005, the Revolution was enhanced with a larger engine measuring 1,250 cc and producing 123 horsepower. This larger engine became the standard default engine for HD Revolution motorcycles after its introduction.


For those who needed something bigger, an enhanced engine titled the VRXSE Destroyer delivered a size of 1,300 cc and produced more than 165 horsepower.

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Convert A Jean Size To A Waist Size

Whatever waist size this woman is, she seems to have found the right size pair of jeans.


There are few experiences for women more frustrating than trying on jeans. Well, maybe trying on bikinis. But the search for that perfect pair of denim does not have to be an epic struggle. There are different sizing systems for jeans depending on what store and what country you're shopping in. Knowing your size before you set out will help you navigate clothing racks and find those perfect pants. Of course, you'll still have to try them on before you buy them, just to be sure.


Instructions


1. Measure your waist. Wrap the measuring tape around the narrowest part of your waist, which for most women is at the belly button.


2. Measure your hips. Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips.


3. Measure your inseam. This measurement goes from the button at the top of your jeans to the middle of your crotch. It may be easier to measure this on a pair of jeans you know already fit you, instead of trying to measure yourself.


4. Compare your measurements to a sizing chart. For example, a woman with a 28-inch waist and 39-inch hips would likely be a "medium" or a size 8 in the US. Sizes go up in about 2-inch increments, so if an extra-small or a size 2 fits a woman with a 24-inch waist, then an extra-large or a size 18 fits a woman with a 34-inch waist.


5. Shop. If you are normally a size 6 and are standing in front of a rack of jeans with sizes listed in inches, remember your waist measurement, or know that a standard size 6 is about a 27-inch waist. If the sizes are listed in pants sizes, just take your waist measurement and come up with your pants size from a sizing chart.


6. Try the jeans on. No matter how perfectly you have measured yourself and studied your sizing chart, every manufacturer makes sizes slightly differently, so there is no guarantee the same size will fit in each store.







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Become A Model In A Kids Clothing Catalog

Catalogs are always looking for new models


There are countless children's catalogs available, and, as all children grow up and become adults, there is always a demand for new models to fill the catalog pages. Children's catalog modeling can give both you and your child an unforgettable experience. If your child looks cute in a photograph, is well behaved with a good temperament, can easily follow instructions and enjoys having her picture taken, she might enjoy being a catalog model.


Instructions


1. Photograph your child in a variety of styles.


Create a portfolio of images of your child to send to a children's modeling agent or directly to a catalog. The pictures can be taken by a professional photographer or, if you are a good photographer, taking the pictures yourself might help your child relax. Look through as children's catalogs to get an idea of the type of photos required. It's a good idea to dress your child in a variety of outfits, as well as seasonal clothes like winter coats and scarves and summer T-shirts You do not need to send photographs of the child dressed only in catalog clothing, but you must keep the pictures simple. Don't send any "funny" pictures, such as the child covered in chocolate. Include a few head shots, too.


2. Mail the portfolio to agents, enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mention in your letter you want your child to model specifically for children's catalogs. If there is a specific catalog you would like your child to model for, you can also send that company the portfolio directly. Many of the larger catalogs only use models from agents, but small and local catalogs might be interested in working directly with your child.


3. Prepare for rejection. Children's catalog modeling is a competitive business, and you might receive a number of rejection letters. Even an interview is no guarantee your child will be taken. Make sure your child is under no illusions of appearing in catalogs, and don't inflate his hopes if you are invited to attend any interviews.


4. Beware of dishonest agents, and check the name of the agent with the Better Business Bureau before you sign a contract. Legitimate modeling agents do not charge a fee, but usually receive around 20 percent commission of any modeling work.


5. Be prepared to travel if the agency or catalog is not local. The agency or catalog will use their own professional photographer. This may involve traveling to a specific location and a long day waiting for the child's turn to model. Most child modeling takes place on weekends, but can also take place on a weekday. Ensure you or another family member has the time, and commitment, to spend taking your child to the various photo shoots and interviews.







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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Increase The Horsepower Of A 2007 Harley Sportster 1200

The twin cylinder engine has potential for much more power.


Increasing the horsepower of your Harley Sportster 1200 involves trade-offs between performance and potential problems. Modifications bring no guarantee of usable additional performance. Harleys are fast bikes when they come from the factory, so the added expense and complexity may not be worthwhile. Despite these concerns, such modifications remain popular. Harley dealers sell many kinds of accessories along with mechanical services to install and tune the upgrades. Besides many after-market vendors, Harley-Davidson itself offers branded accessories designed to enhance the performance, look and sound of its products.


Instructions


1. A new exhaust can add power and sound great.


Replace the exhaust system. By adding a higher flow exhaust system, any engine will experience improved performance. If the engine has to work less to push the exhaust gas out, it has more power to drive the rear wheel. Do your research and find an exhaust system that has been proven to increase your power.


2. Custom air filters can look great.


Replace the air filter with one that has more free flow. More air into the engine along with more gasoline will make for more horsepower. Make sure that the air filter you purchase meets the warranty requirements of Harley-Davidson. Too much flow can mean grit or water in your engine.


3. Adjust the fuel injection. With the change to the air filter and the exhaust system and the increased air flow, some changes to the fuel system will be required. Careful adjustment can yield benefits in additional power.


4. Performance tires are much softer than stock.


Swap out the tires. A stickier tire means better traction. Stock motorcycle tires are a compromise; a harder compound means they will last longer, but they will tend to slip more when the throttle is applied.







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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Buy A Car In Europe For The Military

You can buy a car while stationed in Europe. The military helps troops purchase cars overseas through the Military Advantage Program or through local dealers. Buying a car overseas is not more difficult than buying a car in the United States, and comes with pricing perks.


Instructions


Buying an American Car while stationed in Europe


1. You can buy a U.S. brand through the Military Advantage Program, which offers Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Harley-Davidson and Buell vehicles. You can customize a car through the Military Advantage Program, and military personnel are given rebates and low pricing options.


2. Decide how you will pay for the car. Dealers at the Military Advantage Program will work directly with your lender of choice to secure low rate financing.


3. Decide when and where you want to pick up your car. The Military Advantage Program will deliver to any overseas base or in the United States. If your duty orders change, you can change the location of delivery.


Buying a European Car through the European Delivery Program


4. Decide what brand of car you want. You can choose from Volvo, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.


5. Go the the manufacturers website to find information about their European Delivery Program. The delivery program is for Americans who want to pick up their car directly from the factory in Europe. Two plane tickets, a hotel, and factory tour are the perks of the program. You also get to buy the car at its wholesale price with no dealer fees. The program will ship your car to the United States for free.


6. Decide what model of car you want. Not all models are available through the European Delivery Program.


7. Contact your nearest dealer to enroll in the program and purchase the car.







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Test A Video Capture Card

Capture cards attach through the PCI or PCI express ports on the motherboard.


Video capture cards allow the recording of live TV as well as home videos and even footage from video games. The devices themselves can be very useful but, as with all computer hardware, can come with frustrations. When video capture cards are not working, there may not always be a clear solution to the problem or problems. Before packing your capture card up and returning it to the store, there are a few things to try.


Instructions


1. Install the video capture card based on the instructions from the manufacturer. Capture cards are installed within the computer and must be plugged into a PCI or PCI express port.


2. Install the included software and drivers for the capture card.


3. Connect a compatible device to the capture card. Turn on the device and run the capture card software. If no picture displays, make sure all connections are tight and completely plugged in. Go to the capture card manufacturer's website and verify that you have the most up to date software and drivers.


4. Run "Windows Update" (found in the start menu) to verify that your computer meets all requirements and Windows is up to date.


5. Update the drivers for your video cards. The drivers can be downloaded from your video card manufacturer's website.


6. Remove the capture card and install it into another computer. If the capture card does not work in the other computer, it may be broken.







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Cancel Directv

Contact DirecTV by phone to cancel.


DirecTV is one of the largest providers of satellite television service in the United States. Because your DirecTV equipment is leased rather than purchased, DirecTV requires you to sign a contract when setting up service. Canceling your DirecTV service is easy, but keep in mind you will be billed an early termination fee.


Instructions


1. Contact DirecTV by calling 1-800-531-5000. You must initiate cancellations by phone; you cannot cancel your subscription online.


2. Speak with a representative and tell her you want to cancel your DirecTV subscription. The representative will likely try to talk you out of it; be firm to continue with the cancellation.


3. Wait for the equipment return package from DirecTV. You do not own the equipment and will have to return it. If you don't return it, you will be charged a substantial equipment fee. Once the package arrives, place your DirecTV receiver in it according to the directions. Drop the package off at the appropriate location (either Fed Ex or UPS). The shipping is prepaid by DirecTV.


4. Pay your final bill from DirecTV. Although monthly billing will discontinue after you cancel your subscription, you will be liable for all outstanding charges, plus an early termination fee of $20 for each month remaining on your contract.







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