The final drive belt on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King is made of Kevlar. It will last upwards of 50,000 miles unless damaged by a rock thrown into the wheel pulley. If your Road King has surpassed 50,000 miles or damage has occurred on the belt, you need to change it to prevent the belt from breaking. If it does break, your Road King will not go anywhere.
Instructions
1. Raise the rear wheel of the Road King off the ground by placing it on a motorcycle jack stand or on a motorcycle lift with a rear wheel cut out.
2. Remove the two Allen bolts that hold the rear brake caliper onto the Road King's frame. Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts.
3. Pull the caliper off the rotor and suspend it from the frame using wire ties.
4. Loosen the axle nuts on both side of the rear axle with a wrench. Do not remove the axle nuts or axle at this time.
5. Turn both final drive adjustment bolts counterclockwise with a wrench. Slide the rear wheel forward and remove the drive belt from the rear wheel pulley.
6. Remove the axle nuts and axle and remove the rear wheel from the swing arm.
7. Remove the transmission cover located on the left side of the Road King with an Allen wrench. This exposes the front of the drive belt and the transmission pulley.
8. Pull the drive belt off the front pulley and slide it out thorough the rear of the transmission.
9. Slide the new belt into the rear of the transmission and place the drive belt over the transmission pulley.
10. Place the rear wheel into the swing arm, place the drive belt over the wheel pulley, slide the axle through the rear wheel and thread the axle nuts onto the axle. Do not tighten the nuts at this point.
11. Turn the drive belt adjuster bolts clockwise with a wrench to tighten the belt. Tighten the axle nuts with the wrench.
12. Place the brake caliper onto the rotor and secure it to the frame using the Allen bolts and the Allen wrench. Place the cover onto the transmission and secure it using the Allen bolts and Allen wrench.
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Purchasing a quality playout system will help your station earn more income.
According to TVstartup.com, starting a cable TV channel is probably one of the hardest things to do---but absolutely possible and very lucrative. Cable companies can only carry so many cable channels to their subscribers due to limited bandwidth and the cost of licensing fees, so they only carry the most popular channels. For example, Bob Johnson founded BET (Black Entertainment Television). With a friend's initial investment of $15,000, as reported by Zeromillion.com, Johnson was able to start BET in 1980, and in 2000 he sold BET to Viacom for $3 billion. This proves that with time and a lot of hard work, you can start your own successful cable TV channel. These following steps will show you what's required to get your cable channel started.
Instructions
Develop a Plan
1. Research your market. According to the HowToLaunch.tv website, this information represents the voice of the channel's audience and takes about six to eight weeks to complete. You can gather this marketing information from industry sources and websites or by seeking advice from someone with experience in starting TV channels.
2. Select a brand and channel name. Your channel name should not only be memorable, but also must capture the idea behind its theme. Your channel's branding is the image your channel wants to establish.
3. Create a business plan. Many investors will request a copy of your business plan to help them decide if they would like to invest in your channel. Take your time to complete a business plan that is as detailed as possible. Also, use business plan resources, such as the Business Plan Pro software or Bplan.com, to help you create a well-developed business plan for your channel.
4. Create an investor's presentation. Develop and package a multimedia presentation, such as a Power Point presentation or informational video, of the key information from your business plan. This is a convenient way to shop your channel's brand to potential investors and carriers.
Secure Financing
5. Seek out investors. Investors can come in the form of related businesses that can benefit from your channel's potential audience, or from your own family and friends. However, HowToLaunch.tv points out that new channels should not expect to break even until around their third year. Be sure that you find investors who are patient and not looking for a quick turnaround on their investment.
6. Find your channel's main revenue stream. In the beginning, your channel will have to purchase broadcast space, as well as programming; you will need to make enough income to cover these costs. According to NewCoTV.com, some channels utilize a pay-per-view system, while others depend on advertising/sponsorship revenue. Make a list of both creative and traditional means for your channel to create its revenue stream.
7. Keep accurate finance records. As with all other businesses, TV stations are required to pay taxes. Open a business bank account and keep a detailed financial ledger; these will help you and a financial adviser determine which (and how many) taxes your station must pay.
Manage Airing
8. Decide on your channel's business model. HowtoLaunch.tv lists three traditional models: free to air (such as network TV), subscription (for example, NBA League Pass) and pay-per-view (such as paying to see the big fight on Showtime Sports). Regardless of the model you select for you channel, it is helpful to start out as a free-to-air channel. This will allow your channel to gain an audience.
9. Apply for a broadcasting license from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). According to FCC.gov, it is illegal to operate a TV station without a license. The FCC requires that all license applicants retain legal counsel and broadcast engineering consultants to perform frequency searches and help prepare the legal and technical portions of the construction permit applications. Be mindful that all application fees must be paid with the submission of any application.
10. Create a content and programming plan for your channel. If you will be producing your own programs for your channel, begin production at least six months before your channel airs. Also, keep in mind that your station can purchase ready-made programs and syndicated television shows and movies.
11. Build your station. The station is the actual location where your TV operations take place, everything from business operations to taping shows. This will require purchasing the right equipment, such as a playout system (which compiles all your programs and transmits them on a single channel) and audio/visual technology (such as cameras and cords). A start-up station can save money on this step by signing a rental/usage agreement with a local TV station, such as with the studio of a local public access channel.
12. Manage the station's scheduling. Many channels can use an automated system; however, if you have a channel whose programs have unpredictable airing times (such as sports events) you will need to manually operate your playout system. Be mindful that manually operating your playout system is more expensive, due to the manpower it requires. However, effective use of the operating system can be used to increase your income. Keep in mind that the playout system allows TV stations to place logos and mini-ads on screen during TV shows, in addition to allowing you to broadcast in HD (high-definition) and/or use subtitles. These are all services on which your channel can make money via sponsorship.
Acquire Cable Carriage Agreements
13. To get your TV station on cable, you will need to acquire cable carriage agreements with as many cable providers as possible. It's helpful to begin this process by making a list of cable providers, such as Comcast and Time Warner.
14. Contact the cable providers and request information about establish a carriage agreement with their company. Keep in mind that these companies are only interested in channels that are/or will be popular among viewers. It is important to understand the idea of supply and demand when dealing with cable providers. Beginning stations must be prepared to pay for their airtime; however, when demand for your station rises, you may be able to charge the cable provider to carry your channel.
15. Get legal advice before signing your carriage agreement. Find a lawyer who has experience in entertainment law. Be sure that you understand and agree with all the terms of your agreement contract before you sign.
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Automobiles need transmissions to efficiently transfer power from the engine to the wheels. Car engines by themselves can only turn out so much power, and the output is a very narrow range. If the wheels of a car were permanently and directly connected to its engine, it would take all the engine's power to achieve a low speed and it would quickly overheat. Gears of various sizes inside a transmission enable the car to achieve various speeds despite the engine's inherent limitations. A standard transmission is a transmission system wherein the operator of the vehicle manually controls which gear to engage. Thus another common name for this type of transmission is "'manual transmission." Another name often used is "stick shift," which refers to the lever operated by the drive to select gears.
Clutch
The clearest indication that an automobile has a standard transmission is the presence of the clutch. The clutch is a coupling device that disconnects or connects the engine to the rest of the transmission system. This is manually controlled by the driver through a foot pedal (also called the clutch or clutch pedal). When the foot pedal is completely depressed the engine is disengaged from the transmission. When it is released the engine is engaged. This is a necessary preparatory action because it would be extremely difficult to shift the transmission's gears if the engine's power was continuously running through it. Temporarily isolating the engine also keeps its power output at a constant value, which is necessary when changing gears.
Shafts and Gears
The basic design of a standard transmission is composed of three shafts: the input shaft, the countershaft or layshaft and the output shaft. The input shaft comes from the engine and is controlled by the clutch. It turns in the same speed as the engine. The countershaft connects to the input shaft through meshed gears. There are other fixed gears along the length of the countershaft, and these are in turn meshed with the gears of the output shaft. The output shaft gears are the actual gears referred to when one shifts gears. These output shaft gears are not fixed to the output shaft but rotate independently due to bearings in their hubs. Movable devices known as collars are attached to the output shaft and can slide along it. They have teeth that can attach to the different gears along the output shaft. Collars and their teeth attach the gears to the output shaft so that both gear and shaft rotate as a single unit. The engine's power is transmitted to the input shaft, countershaft, output shaft and finally the wheels. The final value of the power output depends on which gear is attached and transferring power from the countershaft to the output shaft.
Shifting Gears
The gears on the output shaft have various sizes. The biggest gear is engaged when the driver selects first gear. This gear is the slowest-turning gear because it has the biggest diameter. As the driver selects higher gears, the actual gears on the output shaft become smaller and consequently turn faster. When the driver slides the stick shift into a gear, this lever moves a particular collar to attach to the designated gear. To facilitate this process of attachment, devices called synchronizers are built into collars. Synchronizers first match the rotational speed of the output shaft and collar with the gear about to be selected before the collar's teeth actually lock into the gear. This enables a smoother changing of gears even when the vehicle (and thus the output shaft) is moving. When the driver moves the stick shift to the neutral position, no collars are attached and the output shaft and the gears are rotating independently of each other. When the driver moves the stick shift to "reverse," a collar attaches to a gear that is turning in the opposite direction to all the other forward moving gears. This gear turns in the opposite direction due to an idler gear positioned between it and its corresponding gear on the countershaft.
Connecting your Sony to your computer is a straight forward process.
Hooking up your Sony TV to your computer allows you to view content displayed from your computer on your Sony TV. When you connect a TV to a computer, it is basically the same process as connecting an external monitor to your computer. Most modern Sony TVs have direct PC video input ports, which means you won't need a video cable adapter to connect your Sony to your computer.
Instructions
1. Insert the video cable into your computer's video output port. If your computer is equipped with an HDMI port, use an HDMI cable. If it doesn't have an HDMI port, use a VGA cable.
2. Plug the opposite end of the video cable into your Sony TV. The video input ports are located on the back of most Sony TVs.
3. Connect the 3.5 mm audio cable from your computer to the Sony TV only if you've used the VGA cable. The HDMI cable doesn't require a separate audio cable. Insert one end into your computer's headphone jack and the opposite end into the PC audio input jack on the back of the Sony.
4. Change video source on your Sony TV. Click the "TV/Video" button on your Sony remote, which is located at the top of the remote for most Sony models. When you press this button, the input source cycles through each port. Stop when you've reached the port your computer is connected to. For example, if you've plugged in to the "PC" video input port, press the "TV/Video" button on the remote until you see "PC Input" on the screen.
5. Alter video display settings on your computer. Even though your computer is now displaying on your Sony, you'll want to change display settings on the computer to make the picture look as good as possible. Open "Display Settings" by clicking "Start," "Control Panel," "Appearance and Personalization" and "Adjust Screen Resolution." Increase the resolution until you are satisfied with the display on your Sony. You'll likely want to increase the resolution to the maximum resolution.
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Spiderweb Software released "Avernum" in 2000 for the PC. It follows the story of a band of outlaws, exiled into the depths of the earth. The game features dozens of non-linear quests which the player can choose to pursue or ignore. One of these quests is to reassemble the sword Demonslayer, one of the most powerful weapons in the game, especially against infernal enemies. The sword is divided into three pieces, and once the player gathers all of them together again, he can have them repaired by giving them to Boutell the blacksmith.
Instructions
Pommel
1. Travel to the Nephar Fort. It's north of Cotra and east of Fort Dranlon.
2. Walk along the western wall until you find a secret passage. It's before the gate.
3. Head to the northwest corner of the fort. You'll find a crypt.
4. Enter the crypt and search the alter for the pommel of the Demonslayer.
Blade
5. Travel to Cotra. Enter the middle building and speak with Eduardo to buy a boat. It costs 250 gold.
6. Sail southwest. The lake eventually narrows into a river. Anchor your boat just as the lake ends. Disembark onto the western shore.
7. Walk west through the swamp until you find the Sith Temple. Enter the temple.
8. Go to the northwest corner of the temple; walk up the stairs.
9. Enter the alter-room in the middle of the map. Search the alter to get the blade of the Demonslayer.
Tip
10. Visit the dragon Motrax. He lives in the caves north of Formello.
11. Speak with Motrax and ask about the Stone Key. He'll tell you that he has it in his lair, stored to the west. Get the Stone Key.
12. Travel to the Crypt of Drath, which are in the Scree Pits north of Fort Emerald.
13. Walk along the southern wall of Drath's Chamber. You'll find a secret entrance. Travel through it.
14. Search the alter at the end of the secret passage. Take the tip of the Demonslayer.
Reassemble the Sword
15. Travel to Fort Draco. It's west of Motrax's cave and northwest of Formello.
16. Enter the blacksmith's shop. It's along the northern avenue.
17.Speak with Boutell the smith to repair the sword.
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Harley-Davidson motorcycles have a distinct engine and exhaust configuration, which provides the signature "Harley Rumble" prized by so many riders around the world. However, often as not, this signature sound is the result of tinkering and customizing by the owner or the addition of aftermarket parts by a Harley dealer. You can get this classic sound by installing a new exhaust on your Harley right at home, rather than having a dealer or service center do the job for you.
Instructions
1. Set your motorcycle on its kickstand and observe the way your exhaust is attached. Each Harley model is a little different in this regard, but most are attached at both cylinder heads and at a single exhaust mount to the rear of the bike. Refer to your owner's manual for any installation discrepancies related to your model.
2. Remove the cylinder-head exhaust mount nuts using a socket wrench and socket extension. Slide the exhaust gaskets out of their mounts on the cylinder head.
3. Remove any rear exhaust mounting nuts with a socket wrench. Slide the exhaust off the mounting bolts and remove the exhaust pipes from the motorcycle. Slide the cylinder-head exhaust gaskets off the exhaust for use with the new pipes.
4. Slide the cylinder-head exhaust gaskets onto the new exhaust pipes. Set the new pipes in place on the rear mounting bolts. Reinstall and tighten the rear mounting nuts to hold the back end of the exhaust securely in place.
5. Slide the cylinder-head exhaust gaskets into place on the cylinder head. Reinstall and tighten the cylinder-head mounting nuts using a socket wrench and extension. Check to be sure that everything is in place and that all nuts are securely tightened. Start up your bike and have a listen to your new exhaust tone.
Both the 1200 and the 883 engines in Sportsters are V-twins.
The Harley-Davidson Sportster came in two engine sizes for the 2000 model year. These engines were also fitted to a few different trims for that year, such as the XL 1200 C Custom, the XL 1200 S Sport and the XLH Standard 883. The bikes have different appearances and specifications even within the two engine groupings and telling them apart is difficult unless you look at the engine. However, if you don't have another Sportster of the same trim and of the same year with a different engine size to compare against, a straightforward way of telling which bike you have is to look at the Vehicle Identification Number.
Instructions
1. Find the VIN on the motorcycle. On Harley-Davidsons, this will be on the steering head or on the down tube of the frame. The 2000 model year VIN code has 17 characters, so if the code you're looking at has less than 17 characters, it must be another manufacturing identification code.
2. Clean off the VIN to ensure the characters are readable. If they are not readable, try making a rubbing with pencil and paper to bring out the characters. Alternatively, look at the bike documents, which will have the VIN detailed on them. However, it is always more accurate to get the VIN directly off the frame in case the documents were fraudulently altered in the past.
3. Look at the third character of the code. For Harley-Davidson motorcycles, this character stands for the weight class of the bike. The heavyweight class covers bikes of 901cc engine displacement or above and is designated by the number "1". The lightweight class refers to bikes with engines of less than 901cc displacement and is designated by the number "4". If your bike has a "1" in the third position of the code then it was produced with a 1200cc engine. If the number is a "4", the Sportster was manufactured with a 883cc engine.
4. Ask the owner if the bike has been upgraded, as it is possible to bore out an 883cc engine to a 1200 engine, and the VIN on the Sportster will continue to indicate it was originally built as an 883. Unless you are an engine whiz, you'll have to take their word for it.
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Cross-referencing between brands of filters can be mind-boggling.
Finding the right oil filter for your car can get confusing. All of the oil filter manufacturers have their own numbering systems. If you wish to change between brands, you need to know read cross-referencing charts. Since using an inferior quality filter can lead to a shortened engine life, it is imperative that you use the recommended filter (or equivalent) recommended by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the engine. After finding the OEM's filter, you can move forward and cross-reference the original number to other brands of filters.
Starting Point
Your first starting point should be the OEM's recommended filter. The Ford Motor Company's parts bear the Motorcraft name. For example, a 2001 Ford Ranger Truck with a three-liter engine uses Motorcraft Filter Number FL-400-S. This is your starting point, from which you start cross-referencing other brands of filters.
Cross Referencing
After you find the OEM filter number you need, start cross-referencing to other brands. You will need a cross-reference chart, usually available at auto parts stores. If a chart is not available, manufacturers of different brands supply their own cross-reference charts. In the Ford Ranger truck example, the OEM part number is FL-400-S. The Fram Company states that this filter cross-references to its part numbers PH8316 and PH3600.
Quality
The issue of quality is always a concern. You do not want to use a filter that provides less protection than the OEM filter. If a filter company cannot state that their filter meets or exceeds the OEM's specifications, stay away from it. Competing brands all use a great deal of salesmanship. All of the brands state that their products are the best. If you are in doubt, stick with the OEM's recommended filter, since they know what is designed for their engine.
Know Your Engine
It is imperative that you know your engine. Thousands of different filters exist for thousands of engines. The possibility exists that even two same sized engines, manufactured in different years, may take completely different filters. You must know the make and model of your vehicle, the year of the engine and its size. Furthermore, you must know if your vehicle has four-wheel or two-wheel drive, since this may affect filter types. In a nutshell, the more you know about your vehicle, the better.
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The Buell Firebolt XB9R was a groundbreaking motorcycle when it was introduced in 2002, featuring several innovations aimed at lowering the motorcycle's center of gravity for improved agility and handling. Buell's new fuel-in-frame concept, as well the relocation of the oil tank into the rear swingarm, proved beneficial and would be used on successive Buell motorcycles until 2010. Unfortunately, the design of the XB9R's massive frame made it difficult to access the pair of spark plugs powering the Harley-Davidson Sportster-derived V-twin engine. Partially disassembling the motorcycle, however, can provide enough room to remove and replace both spark plugs.
Instructions
1. Lift the rear corners of the front seat cushion to access the seat bolts. Unscrew both seat bolts, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Lift the rear of the seat, then pull the seat toward the rear of the motorcycle until the hooks below the seat are free from the motorcycle's frame.
2. Unscrew the bolts from the front and the base of the dummy fuel tank cover, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Lift the fuel tank cover away from the motorcycle to reveal the air cleaner.
3. Unscrew the wing nuts attaching the upper air cleaner cover to the air filter, by hand. Pull the air cleaner off the air cleaner base plate, by hand. Unscrew the bolts from all four corners of the air cleaner base plate, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Lift the air cleaner base plate slightly and unplug the air temperature sensor connector from the bottom of the air cleaner base plate.
4. Remove the left air intake duct, located below the left frame rail, near the front fork, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Pull the intake duct away from the engine to reveal the front cylinder spark plug.
5. Unplug the spark plug cable from the front cylinder spark plug, by hand. Unscrew the front cylinder spark plug, using a socket wrench fitted with a 5/8-inch swiveling spark plug socket and a six-inch extension. Insert the socket from above the engine, through the gap between the front cylinder and the left frame rail.
6. Install a new spark plug, if desired, into the front cylinder. Reach under the left frame rail and screw the spark plug into place, by hand. Tighten the spark plug to 18 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench inserted between the left frame rail and the front cylinder.
7. Reach between the left frame rail and the raised air box support, then pull the spark plug cable off the rear cylinder spark plug, by hand. Insert a socket wrench fitted with a 5/8-inch flexible spark plug socket and a six-inch extension through the gap between the left frame rail and the air box support. Unscrew the rear cylinder spark plug, using the socket wrench.
8. Screw a new rear cylinder spark plug loosely into place, if desired, using a socket wrench fitted with a 5/8-inch flexible spark plug socket and a six-inch extension. Tighten the spark plug to 18 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench inserted through the left frame rail and the air box support. Push the spark plug cable onto the rear cylinder spark plug.
9. Reinstall the left air intake duct onto the motorcycle's frame, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Reinstall the air cleaner base plate, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver. Push the air cleaner into place over the base plate flange, then remount the upper air cleaner cover. Screw the upper cover wing nuts into place, by hand.
10. Reinstall the dummy fuel tank cover over the air cleaner and the motorcycle's frame. Tighten the fuel tank cover bolts, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver.
11. Slip the front seat hooks into the motorcycle's frame. Screw the seat bolts into place, using a Torx T-27 screwdriver.
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The Zune is a portable multimedia player developed by Microsoft. The Zune is capable of playing audio files, videos, and displaying images. Zune users can also enjoy games and other applications. To get free media and applications for your Zune, you can browse through the Zune Marketplace or visit other websites offering free Zune material on the Internet.
Instructions
1. Launch your Zune software and select the Marketplace. Select the Apps option and browse through the marketplace to find free apps to add to your Zune player. Some free apps include Facebook, Twitter and MSN Weather. Once you find an app you like, select the "Download" button and the app will download to your computer and be visible in your Zune Library.
2. Download free games to add to your Zune. In the Zune Marketplace, select Apps and then select Games from the menu on the left-side of the interface. Select the Download button again to save these free games to your computer and Zune Library. Some other alternatives on the web are Zunerama, BestZuneGames and WowZune. These three websites also offer free games that can be downloaded to your Zune mp3 player.
3. Put free wallpaper on your Zune player. The wallpaper displays in the background of your Zune screen similar to computer desktop wallpaper. The Zune Marketplace doesn't offer wallpaper downloads, but Zunerama, FreeZuneWallpaper, and Zune-Wallpapers all offer free wallpaper downloads ranging from popular cartoon characters to Star Wars movie themes.
4. Download free music and videos to your Zune player. Go to the Zune Marketplace, and enter in the keyword "free" into the search field in the top-right of the interface. A list of free music albums, single songs, and music videos will be listed. Select the Download button to save the media to your computer.
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The 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide is a cruiser motorcycle available in six color designs: black pearl, black cherry pearl, vivid black, pacific blue denim, pewter denim and deep cobalt pearl. When the bike first hit the market it came with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $18,295. The Street Glide series began in 2006 and was still in production through the 2011 model year.
Dimensions
A chassis 94.5 inches long sits on top of a 63.5-inch wheelbase. The frame clears the ground by 4.7 inches at its lowest point and the seat is positioned 27.3 inches from ground level. The dry weight of the vehicle is 733 pounds; it has a wet weight of 770 pounds.
Power
A 1,584 cc four-stroke V2 engine, with two cylinders positioned adjacently on the engine angled away from each other, powers the Harley-Davidson. Both cylinders have a bore of 3.8 inches. Pistons travel 4.4 inches within the cylinders. The engine has a compression ratio -- the ratio of the cylinder head volume compared to that of the piston before and after a compression stroke -- of 9.2:1. The torque is 92.6 ft.-lbs. at a rate of 3,500 rpm.
Other Specs
An air-cooling system controls the engine's temperature, ensuring it does not overheat and performs to its maximum potential. Transmitting the engine's power into the wheels is a six-speed gearbox transmission. The Harley Davidson can get 45.6 mpg. Its multi-plate clutch is equipped with a diaphragm spring. The fork is on a 26-degree angle, leaving a 6.2-inch trail. A suspension system that allows for 4.6 inches of front travel accompanied by 2 inches of travel from the rear helps smooth out the bumps in the road. Disc brakes provide the stopping power at both the front and back of the Harley. An electric starter system kicks the Street Glide into action.
Autologic scan tools help you figure out what's wrong with your vehicle.
Autologic Diagnostics, Ltd. is an American company, headquartered in Commack, New York. This company specializes in diagnostic scan tools for premium brands like Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Jaguar. A diagnostic scan tool is a tool that plugs into the dashboard of your vehicle and outputs fault codes, and fault codes tell you which system is malfunctioning. You can look up fault codes to obtain more detailed information about the problem.
Land Rover
This Autologic Land Rover tool is specifically for the Land Rover brand, and it is mainly for automotive repair shops and vehicle dealers. This tool is compatible with Land Rover vehicles from 1989 to 2010 as of 2010, and it is compatible with this vehicle's air suspension system. This tool features a Car Configuration File (CCF) function, which allows you to change the settings of the cruise control, and it comes with Flash programming.
Volvo
The Autologic Volvo tool is compatible with Volvo vehicles from 1996 to 2010 as of 2010, and it allows you to change the language of your vehicle system. Available languages include German, English, Polish and Dutch, and the tool has a large screen, which helps you read fault code and system information. The Autologic Volvo tool also allows you to reset your Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) and the Engine Control Unit (ECM), which control how much fuel and ignition timing your internal combustion engine requires. This program will also show you the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) associated with your vehicle's problems.
Jaguar
This diagnostic tool features a touch screen, which means that you can interact with the tool's interface using a stylus or your finger, and this tool also features Flash programming. You can use this tool to restore your vehicle back to the factory settings, including the configuration settings, and you can customize the CCF data. Another feature of this tool is that it allows you to configure your air suspension to fix any problems associated with this system. This tool is compatible with Jaguar vehicles from 1995 to 2010 as of 2010.
Mercedes-Benz
The Autologic Mercedes-Benz tool also comes with a touch screen and a menu feature to help you navigate to the correct diagnostic feature, and it comes with a Software Calibration Number (SCN) Coding feature, which allows you to manipulate even extremely new control modules. Other features of this tool include that you can use this tool to unlock your air bags and code new keys for your vehicle. This tool is compatible with Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 1995 to 2010 as of 2010.
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Today it's simple to create a recognizable company logo on a computer.
One thing Starbucks, Microsoft and 20th Century Fox all have in common is a recognizable company logo. The name of a company can get lost in a mass of text, but incorporating the name into a recognizable image will make it stand out on the free market. Despite the larger-than-life persona a logo can take---particularly when it's attached to a reputable company---every logo starts out as a drawing. Today, a logo can be easily created on an everyday computer with an image editing program.
Instructions
1. Review your company's business plan and review the mission statement and values. Consider how that information should be represented to the public. Sketch out some logo designs that visually communicate your company's image. Show the designs to family and close confidants in the company and solicit their feedback about the logo. Take their advice into account and make redesigns if you think it is warranted.
2. Open a new image file in your editing program. Scan your hand-drawn art as a basic skeleton for your logo and draw over it in the program. Erase stray lines and colorize. Apply any effects you think will make the image look more impressive.
3. Remove the background from the logo to make it usable on Web sites, letterhead and any other purposes. Save it as a raw image JPG and create other file type copies as needed.
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Backgrounds or wallpaper give your desktop a personalized and more exciting look. Although Windows comes with a variety of preloaded backgrounds, adding your own gives it a cooler and more exciting look. Whether you're interested in a wallpaper of your favorite artist or movie, or an abstract image, several websites offer free backgrounds to enhance your desktop. Once you find a background, you can instantly set it as your wallpaper or save it in a location you choose.
Instructions
1. Navigate to a website such as desktopnexus.com, desktopwallpaperspace.com or hdwallpapers.com. These websites offer free desktop backgrounds.
2. Scroll through the list of desktop wallpapers. If you don't see what you're looking for, use the search box to locate a background, or click any of the provided categories to navigate through a variety of selections. Depending on the website, categories can include movies, music, abstract, actors and sports.
3. Right-click the image you want to use as a background wallpaper and click "Set as background." Alternatively, right-click the image and click "Save as" to launch the file-saving dialog box. Select a location to save the image to and click "OK."
4. Click the "Start" button and click "Control Panel." Type "desktop background" (without quotes) in the search box and click "Change desktop background."
5. Click the "Browse" button in the Picture Location section and select the wallpaper from the location you saved it in.
6. Click the arrow under Picture Position and select a display option. Click "Save changes" to add the wallpaper to the desktop.
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Harley-Davidson has a rich history of motorcycle design.
The history and legacy of Harley-Davidson motorcycles dates all the way back to an original design sketched by William Harley in 1901. He and his partner, Arthur Davidson, were producing motorcycles for the public by 1903 and a legendary brand was born. Each year, Harley-Davidson introduces new models and styles to quench the public's appetite for more. They introduced an assortment of models in 1999 that included a new Fat Boy model, a Road King Classic and a Dyna Wide Glide model.
Fat Boy
The 1999 FLSTF Fat Boy model has a body type that falls into the cruiser category of bikes. The seat height on the Fat Boy is 26.8 inches and it has a wheelbase of 64.3 inches. The 1999 model weighs 672.4 lb. The front and rear brakes are both single disc brakes. Both brakes have a diameter of 11.5 inches. The front suspension has a travel of 5.1 inches, while the rear suspension is 4.1 inches. The Fat boy has a two-cylinder four-stroke engine and two valves per cylinder. It has 1,338 cc of displacement and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. Its maximum power is 56 horsepower at 5,000 rpm. It has a maximum torque of 71.5 ft-lb at 2,350 rpm. The 1999 Fat Boy will go from zero to 62 miles per hour in 7.2 seconds and it has a max speed of 94.4 miles per hour. It has a bore stroke of 3.5 inches x 4.3 inches. The transmission on the Fat Boy is a five-speed belt type.
Road King Classic
Like the Fat Boy, the 1999 Road King Classic is categorized as a cruiser. It has a wheelbase of 63.5 inches and weighs 712.1 lb. It has a two-cylinder four-stroke engine. The maximum power of the Classic is 68 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and it has a displacement of 1,450 cc. Its fastest speed is 96.3 milers per hour and it will go from zero to 60 in 6.5 seconds. It has an air-cooling system and a five-speed belt transmission. The gas tank on the Road King Classic will hold a maximum of 4.99 gallons.
Dyna Wide Glide
The seat on the Dyna Wide Glide sits at 26.73 inches off the ground. It has a wheelbase of 66.06 inches and weighs 646 lb. The front suspension on the Glide has a travel 5.59 inches. The rear suspension is 2.76 inches. The brakes on both the front and the rear are single disc brakes. They diameter of both disc is 11.65 inches. The front tire on the Glide is 90/90-21, while the rear tire is 130/90-16. The engine is a two-cylinder four-stroke engine. It has a displacement of 1,338 cc and it has a bore stroke of 3.5 inches x 4.25 inches. It has an air-cooling system and an electric starter. The maximum horsepower on the 1999 model is 56 horsepower at 5,000 rpm. The maximum torque is 71.32 ft-lb at 2,300 rpm. It has a top speed of 99 miles per hour.
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The HP Recovery Partition is HP's solution to system recovery when your computer becomes unstable or infected with malware. Before your computer is shipped to you or before it reaches a retail store, HP installs the operating system and all the default programs and settings on a partition on the hard drive. These files can be used to back up files and restore the computer to its original factory state.
Instructions
1. Disconnect all devices and turn on the computer. Press and hold the "F11" key as the computer starts to launch the HP Recovery Manager from the recovery partition.
2. Back up any files you want to save by following HP Recovery Manager's on-screen instructions.
3. After backing up files to an external device or other media, select the option to perform a system recovery.
4. After your system reboots, use HP's update manager and Windows Update to restore critical updates to your computer.
5. Click "Finish" when the recovery is complete. Reconnect all your devices and reboot the computer. Reinstall any software that you had installed previously and continue with any Windows updates.
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Club members typically carry a membership card that gives them access to club functions and activities. A membership card signifies this person is an accepted associate of the group. These cards are similar to a business card. You can make your own membership cards using Microsoft Publisher and a few other things. You will need some basic information and can even add pictures or graphics, if you like. These cards can be designed, printed and handed out to all of your club members in no time.
Instructions
1. Start Microsoft Publisher Design Wizard tool. Choose "New" from the options under "File" on the menu bar, if it does not open automatically at programs launch.
2. Click on "Business Cards" to view the available templates. Using a business card template is a good way to make your own club membership cards. You will be able to print your cards using card stock or business card paper.
3. Go over existing card templates and select one with the basic overall design you like. Find a style that fits your club or one that you can alter to accomplish this. Click the "Start Wizard" button.
4. Notice the card appears on the right side and the wizard on the left. Each time you make changes, it shows on the card. Go through the process selecting options for your club membership card.
5. Choose colors for the card that match the club. Pick "Landscape" for the orientation. Check "Yes" when asked to add "Logo," if you want to add a graphic to it.
6. Insert the details of the club when requested to add business information. This will automatically be known, if you have ever put these details in Publisher. If not, add these details now. Click "Finish" to complete the wizard.
7. Alter the business card design to fit your specific club. Using your mouse, move any sections of the card around. Highlight and change or delete any parts of the card.
8. Modify the color, font, style and size of the text on the membership card. Match these with any previous type you have used on other club materials. Use the Text Frame Tool to select placement of new text.
9. Put in your own pictures or graphics, if needed. Use a club logo or some other graphic that represents it. Click on the location you want to place it using the mouse.
10. Add the graphic using the "Insert" and then "Picture" option on the menu bar. Choose the type of picture, find it on your computer and click "Insert" to place it.
11. Go over the design of the membership card. Make any additional changes desired. Print one copy on regular paper. Check the cards again.
12. Use specially designed business card paper or card stock to print your cards. Load the printer as directed and print cards as needed.
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An old four-cylinder auto engine similar to the Iron Duke.
During the mid 1970s the reign of the muscle car was ending. International politics had created a higher cost of gas along with a smaller supply. Gas rationing was in effect. At the same time, market share of Japanese imports with good fuel efficiency was increasing. Despite these factors the federal government was insisting on cleaner cars. Almost magically, the American big cars downsized.
For General Motors, the engine of choice was the Iron Duke, a four-cylinder inline engine with an iron block and head.
Engine Specifications
In 1977 Pontiac began production of the 2.5 L engine. It was GM's acknowledgment of the metric system as it was simply a 2.5-liter displacement engine which is equivalent to 50.79 cubic inches.
Each cylinder has two overhead valves.The engine has a single overhead cam shift (SOHC). Pushrods move the valves. The 2.5 L has a short-stroke crankshaft that runs in five main bearings. The bore is 4 inches and the stroke is 3 inches.
Engine Performance
The original engine puts out 87 horsepower at 4,400 rpm. Torque peak is 128 foot-pounds at 2,400 rpm. The original engine has a Holley two-barrel carburetor and under the EPA's rating system was capable of achieving 37 miles per gallon. Four years after its initial introduction the engine added fuel injection and the engine was officially renamed the Tech IV --- but to everyone it was still the Iron Duke. The Tech IV had slightly more horsepower, it is rated at 90 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Demand in The Mid 1970s
Demand for economical four-cylinder cars was thriving. During the engine's 14-year production run it was used by every GM division except Cadillac. American Motors Company, while developing their own four-cylinder engine, used the Iron Duke in the Concord/Spirit, Eagle and Jeep brands. Even the United Stated Postal Service installed the engine in its Grumman LLV delivery vehicles.
The Road King is one of Harley-Davidson's most popular bikes.
Harley-Davidson describes its Road King model as a "timeless, boulevard-cruiser style fully equipped for comfortable long-distance touring." Introduced in 1993 for the 1994 model year, the Road King costs about $17,000 and up in 2010. According to Motorcyle News website, the Road King combines the '50s style of the Fat Boy with the versatility and comfort of the Glides, thanks to its twin shock chassis and built in panniers and screen.
Dimensions
The Road King weighs in at a dry weight of 775 pounds and a running order of 812 pounds. The motorcycle is 95 inches in length, has an unladen seat height of 29.9 inches and a ground clearance of 5.1 inches. Its fuel capacity is 6 gallons; its oil capacity is 4 quarts.
Powertrain
Dedicated to getting riders the best fuel economy and enhanced performance, Harley-Davidson installed an air-cooled, Twin Cam 96 engine with displacement of 96 cubic inches in 1,570 cc. The fuel system is an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). The mechanical compression rate is 9.2:1. Fuel consumption is 35 miles per gallon, city, and 54 miles per gallon, highway, with a fuel recommendation of 91 octane or higher.
Chassis
The Road King has a new mild steel single spar, rigid backbone frame with 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear brakes. The exhaust system is a chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers.
Wheels
The front and back wheels are black, 28-spoke cast aluminium. A chrome, profile laced aluminium wheel is optional. The front tire size is NW 1130/80B17 65H and the rear tire size is NW 180/65B16 81H.
Electric Instruments
Instruments include the tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, clock, dual trip meter, low fuel indicator light, mileage countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light and engine diagnostics readout.
Color
Color options are: vivid black, flame blue pearl or red hot sunglo. Two combination color options are available: two-tone flame blue pearl and brilliant silver pearl and two-tone scarlet red and vivid black.
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Your Zune HD comes packaged with two items necessary to sync data to high-definition portable media player; a USB cable and Zune software. Add media from your computer to the Zune HD for the first time requires you pass through Zune software's initial setup process. For instance, once plugged into your computer, the Zune HD requires an immediate firmware update. Afterward, you must progress through step-by-step configuration prompts, such as giving the device a nickname and setting up your Zune Tag account. Finishing the initial setup begins your Zune HD's automatic media sync.
Instructions
1. Hook the Zune HD to your computer using its sync cable and run the Zune software.
2. Wait for the Zune HD to power on. If this is your first time using the Zune HD, the device may take several minutes to reach an adequate charge before booting up. When the Zune HD boots up, the Zune software prompts to download an update for your device.
3. Click "Accept." This software update lasts a few minutes. After the update completes, a prompt appears asking you to give your device a nickname.
4. Type your desired Zune HD nickname. Click "Next" to move to the next prompt.
5. Enter your existing Zune Tag and password or create one if desired. The Zune Tag represents your Zune account. If you chose to create a Zune Tag, you must enter an account name and password. Click "Next"
6. Click the "All" box for each desired media type, such as "Videos" or "Music," that you wish to sync. This means your Zune software automatically syncs that media type's entire library when your connect the Zune HD to your computer. Click "Next." Zune software syncs media to the Zune HD.
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E-Z-GO offers models that surpass the standard golf cart in features and functionality.
E-Z-GO, a subsidiary of Textron Company, specializes in industrial vehicles and golf carts. While E-Z-GO features traditional models, it also has carts that reinvent the purpose and style of standard golf carts. This includes models that are street-legal to models that offer refreshments on the green.
Standard
E-Z-GO produces two standard golf carts, called the TXT and the RXV. Designed to be part of a small fleet that a course or country club might have, both carts come with standard features. These include a two-person seating capacity, Durashield Epoxy coating, and rugged tires for course-riding. The TXT features a 3 horsepower Shunt Wound motor that can travel 10-14.8 miles per hour. The RXV comes in both electric and gas-powered models with 48 volt batteries and 4.4 horsepower. The RXV can travel between 10 and 15 miles per hour.
Street-Legal
As retirement communities become more popular, so does the prevalence of using golf carts as a means of transportation. E-Z-GO offers models for personal use that are street legal and also may be used on golf courses. Both the TXT and the RXV models have a street-legal counterpart, known as the "TXT Freedom" and "RXV Freedom." These come equipped with all of the same features as the standard models, and also come with headlights, taillights, a horn and brake lights. There is also another street legal cart called the E-Z GO 2Five. Capable of attaining speeds of 25 miles per hour, this cart may be used safely on roads with a posted speed limit of 35. It also has turning signals, four-wheel hydrolic-disk brakes, seat belts, a glass windshield and mirrors.
Hospitality
E-Z-GO has even designed golf meant to serve as a means for mobile refreshments. The standard food and beverage model is the MPT 2000 Refresher. Capable of holding 887 cans or 400 bottles, it can also be equipped with a food warmer, a cash register, or even a humidor to keep cigars in optimum condition. Like the street-legal carts, it comes automatically equipped with headlights, rearview mirror and windshield. Other street-legal additions include taillights and turning signals, which can be added for an additional cost.
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As Yamaha's smaller entry into the cruiser motorcycle class, the V-Star 650 is packed with enough bad boy attitude to make it stand out in a sea of chromed machines. The rumble of its 649 cc motor is a bit muted by the stock exhaust system, which must adhere to strict noise restrictions. These restrictions can be bypassed by swapping the stock exhaust for a custom set of exhaust pipes, changing VStar's exhaust note from a light puff to a deep rumble. In most cases, the job can be completed in less than an hour, using only basic mechanics tools.
Instructions
1. Select a level work area and park your V-Star on its kick stand. Allow the exhaust pipes, mufflers and motor to cool for at least one hour.
2. Loosen the clamps securing the mufflers to the exhaust pipes, using a 12 mm socket attached to a socket wrench. Unscrew the mufflers' mounting bolts, placed between both mufflers, using your 12 mm socket. Pull the mufflers to the rear of the motorcycle until they are freed from the exhaust pipes.
3. Follow the upper exhaust pipe to the back of the motor's rear cylinder. Unscrew the exhaust pipe's mounting bolts from the cylinder's exhaust port, using your 10 mm socket. Pull the exhaust pipe off of the motor and set it aside.
4. Follow the lower exhaust pipe to the motor's front cylinder. Unscrew the exhaust pipe's mounting bolts with your 12 mm socket. Pull the exhaust pipe off of the motor and set it aside.
5. Reach into both cylinders' exhaust ports and pull out the old exhaust gaskets. Place new exhaust gaskets into both ports.
6. Place the end of the new front cylinder exhaust pipe into the cylinder's exhaust port. Place the rear exhaust pipe into the rear cylinder's exhaust port. Loosely tighten both pipes' mounting bolts with your 12 mm socket.
7. Slip the new mufflers onto the ends of the exhaust pipes. Loosely tighten the mufflers' mounting bolts with a 12 mm socket. Reposition the mufflers and both exhaust pipes until they are aligned.
8. Tighten the exhaust pipes' mounting bolts to 14.5 foot-pounds, using a 12 mm socket attached to a torque wrench. Tighten the mufflers' mounting bolts to 18 foot-pounds with your 12 mm socket and torque wrench. Tighten the mufflers' clamps to 15 foot-pounds with a 10 mm socket and a torque wrench.
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By default, the iPhone 4 does not allow for theme customization. You are stuck with the typical colored chat bubbles unless you have a jailbroken iPhone. With a jailbroken phone you can customize the theme for the built-in SMS application. You will find a substantial amount of different SMS bubble themes in the Cydia app directory ready to install.
Instructions
1. Turn on your iPhone and go to the home screen.
2. Tap the "Cydia" app and go to the "Search" section. Type in "SMS bubbles" in the search field and touch the "Search" button. A list of available SMS bubble modifications will come up.
3. Browse through the SMS bubble themes to see which one you like best. Some modification packages include multiple colored bubbles and backgrounds. Generally, on the theme listing page you will find an option for "Screenshots" or "Previews" that lets you see an image of what the theme looks like.
4. Go to the theme you want to use and tap the "Install" button near the top right corner. Tap "Confirm" and the installer automatically takes control of downloading the theme to your phone. You can install multiple themes and modifications without enabling them so you can have them accessible whenever you want to change your theme.
5. Tap the "Return to Cydia" button and then exit the application by pressing the "Home" button on your iPhone.
6. Tap the "Settings" app on the home screen and use your finger to scroll down the page. Stop scrolling when you see the "WinterBoard" option. Tap the button to enter the settings.
7. Tap "Select Themes" and then select SMS bubble theme you want to use. If you installed multiple SMS themes, you can only use one at a time, so check the one you prefer. Press the "WinterBoard" button near the top of the screen.
8. Tap the "Respring" button at the top and give the phone a few moments to restart. Move the lockscreen slider to the right and then tap the "Messages" app. Begin using the new theme you installed and enabled.
The electronics of a Vizio TV can be interrupted during use if a power surge or outage occurs or the TV is exposed to an electrical discharge such as a lightning storm. You should reset the Vizio TV to its factory settings, since the disturbance will have changed some of the settings and over time can negatively affect the TV. You can perform this procedure through the menu screens using the remote control.
Instructions
1. Turn on the Vizio TV using the remote control, if the TV is not already on.
2. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control to enter the main menu screen.
3. Push the directional pad on the remote control to the right until you come to the "Settings" icon. Press the "Enter" button on the remote control to display the "Settings" menu.
4. Push down on the directional pad on the remote control until you come to "Factory Reset." Press the "Enter" button on the remote control to display the "Factory Reset" menu.
5. Push down on the directional pad on the remote control until you come to "Reset All Settings."
6. Push left on the directional pad on the remote to cause the Vizio to reset itself. Wait as the TV goes black and then restarts. Go through the settings and change them so they are the same as they were before the reset.
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Voluntary retirement programs are a discretionary benefit offered by some employers. Voluntary retirement programs offer employees an incentive to commit to employment with their employer for a significant number of years. Voluntary retirement programs can also provide employees with an option to retire before the minimum age of a government pension scheme. Voluntary retirement programs may provide employers with opportunities to reduce the number of employees impacted by impending layoffs. All employer sponsored retirement programs are subject to complex rules and should be structured plainly.
Instructions
Structure a Voluntary Retirement Program
1. Determine the minimum age at which your company considers an employee is eligible for voluntary retirement. Most companies also consider a minimum number of years of service with the company as a co-factor or alternative to a minimum age.
2. Workers aged 40 and older are protected from age discrimination.
Determine whether a voluntary plan could negatively impact the older workforce. Workers aged 40 and above are protected from unfair discrimination. If the majority of your workforce is 40 and older, establishing a voluntary retirement plan with a minimum age criterion could be viewed as an attempt to replacing an aging workforce with younger employees. A severance plan open to all employees at the firm may be more beneficial. A severance plan can be based on number of years in employment with the firm.
3. Determine whether a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan is preferable. A defined plan is a retirement program that guarantees a specific monthly pension amount. A defined contribution plan is one where both the employer and the employee contribute to the employee's personal retirement investment account, such as a 401k or an IRA.
4. Set the length of time for the benefit. Depending whether the company will provide a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan, the employer will need to establish the duration of the employer's efforts. Will the pension continue for the remainder of the employee's life? Or will he receive a pension for a finite length of time? Similarly, the company will need to decide whether it will contribute to an employee's retirement account for the full length of employment or only for a certain period of years, such as the last ten, or after the first five.
5. Establish the first year of qualification. The company will need to determine whether an individual can choose to retire immediately or whether election to retire will be available to certain individuals starting next year.
6. Establish an infrastructure for record keeping to track the flow of money to and from the program. Third-party administrators can provide this service on behalf of the employer.
7. Establish a plan administrator and a mechanism for disseminating information on the plan. The Employer Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires that participants have full disclosure on the structure and funding of the plan.
8. Designate a position responsible for responding to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. QDROs allow qualified dependents to inquire about the funding of the employee's retirement account or pension. QDROs are usually the result of a divorce or death. QDROs have protection under ERISA.
9. Prepare program information documents and disseminate to all employees.
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A Slingbox gives you the ability to view your cable or DVR on a computer or mobile phone. Slingbox goes a step further in recreating your typical viewing environment by providing you with a virtual remote control that you can use to change channels and navigate through interactive menus. With devices available from many manufacturers, you will need to program the virtual Slingbox remote control before you are able to use it.
Instructions
Set Up the Virtual Remote Control for Your Slingbox
1. Connect your Slingbox to your video sources. Rather than directly connecting your video sources to your television, you connect them to your Slingbox and then connect your Slingbox to your television.
2. Determine whether you need to install the IR blaster cables that were included with your Slingbox. The IR blaster cables allow you to control a device for which you have a remote control by emulating it. The IR blaster cables must be positioned above and below the IR sensor on the device of the corresponding video source.
3. Connect your Slingbox to the same router to which your computer is connected. You will need to program the Slingbox remote control using your computer and the Slingbox needs to be on the same LAN.
4. Install the SlingPlayer software on your computer. You will need to log into your computer as an administrator to install new software.
5. Proceed through the guided setup process. You will need to indicate the devices that are connected to your Slingbox. Slingbox has been programmed with remote control codes for many audio and video devices from major manufacturers.
6. Try to change channels on your device through the Slingbox to ensure that the correct codes were used to program the Slingbox. If you are using the IR blaster cables, you may need to adjust the speed at which the cables send commands.
7. Select the virtual remote control that you want displayed in SlingPlayer. For some devices, such as TiVo, you can select a generic DVR remote control or the TiVo remote control.
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When changing the fork oil in a Harley-Davidson, it is advisable to use Harley-Davidson oil or an equivalent. This procedure works on all but '02 through '06 models with a cartridge on the left side. These were only found on the Hogs. Replacing the oil by drawing it into the drain hole on the bottom of the fork eliminates the necessity of removing all the fairings or anything covering the upper fork nut.
Instructions
1. Raise the cycle so that the front forks are fully extended. Remove the upper Schraeder valve stem on top of the fork using the Schraeder valve removal tool.
2. Take the drain plug out located on the lower end of the fork tube using a wrench. Allow all the oil to drain from the tube. Insert the adapter plug into the drain hole and attach the hose.
3. Connect the vacuum source to the Schraeder valve on top of the fork tube. Insert the hose that is attached to the drain plug in the bottle of oil. Apply the vacuum to draw the oil into the tube. Continue to apply a vacuum to keep the oil from draining out of the drain plug adapter.
4. Remove the adapter plug and install the original drain plug. Remove the vacuum source from the top Schraeder and install the Schraeder valve core.
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Optoma projectors utilize a self-monitoring lamp timer, meaning that resetting the timer is part of the bulb replacement function. Optoma designed replacing the bulb to be a consumer-level process, not requiring a specialized technician to tackle the task. Given this, it is critical that you not ignore bulb replacement warnings. All that is required for replacing an Optoma lamp is a simple screwdriver and care in handling the bulb.
Instructions
1. Turn off the power to the unit, either from the remote or front panel's "Power/Standby" button. Allow 30 minutes for the bulb and projector lamp housing to cool.
2. Flip the main power switch, and remove the power cord to completely disconnect the unit.
3. Flip the unit upside down. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the lamp cover on.
4. Unscrew the screws holding in the lamp housing with the Phillips screwdriver. Flip up the housing's handle and pull the old bulb straight out.
5. Insert the new bulb. Complete the process by reversing the bulb removal steps. The lamp timer will automatically reset.
6. Enter the user menu via the remote control. Press "Menu," "Options," "Lamp Settings," "Lamp Reset," then "Yes" if the lamp fails to automatically reset.
Install a 1Tb hard drive in your computer to increase storage space
One terabyte (1 Tb) is over 1,000 gigabytes, so upgrading your computer's memory to a terabyte is a massive increase in memory that will allow you to store many saved files on your computer. With a terabyte of memory on your computer's hard drive, you will be able to store hundreds of video files, hundreds of thousands of songs and an unthinkable amount of pictures and documents. It's not common to find such a significant upgrade that you can do yourself.
Instructions
1. Unplug the computer. Installing a hard drive requires opening up the computer and reaching inside, so unplugging the computer will keep you from getting shocked and minimize the chances of damaging the computer.
2. Loosen the security screw on the back of the computer. The security screw is a large screw that you can grab to hand loosen. If the screw is too tight, use a flat head screwdriver to loosen it. Don't worry about completely removing the screw as it is made to stay connected to the computer casing so it doesn't get lost.
3. Pull the side plate back. The security screw holds the side plate in place, so with the screw loosened, you will be able to push in on the plate and pull it back to expose the inside of the computer.
4. Grab the computer's face plate and wiggle it around to get a feel for where the security snaps are located. Gently pull the face plate away from the computer being careful not to break any of the snaps.
5. Insert the 1Tb hard drive through the front of the computer into an empty hard drive slot. Push the hard drive back until you hear a click. Wiggle the hard drive to ensure it is locked into place.
6. Plug the power cable and IDE cable into the hard drive. Both of these cables will already be installed and free to use in the computer. The power cable is the smaller box shaped cable and the IDE is the longer rectangular one.
7. Reconnect the face plate, side plate, and tighten the security screw. Plug in the computer and start it up.
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Motorcycle enthusiasts typically enjoy sharing their enthusiasm with other owners. As such, there are no shortage of motorcycle events all over the world, and Arkansas is no exception. Its famously scenic landscape and plethora of rural highways hold an obvious attraction to motorcycle riders and serve as a hub for many local events.
Bikes, Blues and Hot Rods Too
This annual event, sponsored by Pig Trail Harley Davidson in Rogers, Arkansas, features all the amenities you would come to expect from a motorcycle gathering. There is a poker run, stunt shows and bike shows. As well, there will be live music, food and hot rod shows. All proceeds from the show and the poker run go to benefit the Special Olympics.
Pig Trail Harley Davidson
2409 Hudson Road
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
(479) 636-9797
pigtrailhd.com
Eureka Springs Bike Show, Swap Meet and Tattoo Contest
This annual event, now in its 11th year, is sponsored by the local ABATE chapter and the 13 Rebels motorcycle club. It is located at the Ozark Mountain Hoe Down in Eureka Springs and features, as advertised, a swap meet and a tattoo contest as well as a ride-in only bike show. No trailer queen bikes here, only real world machines. Vendor space is available; kids get in free.
(870) 743-2317
Indoor Outdoor Motorcycle Swapmeet and Ride in Bike Show
This annual event, now in its second year, is held at the Izard County fairgrounds in Melbourne, Arkansas. The bike show is ride-in only. There is also a chance to win trophies for 1st to 3rd place. There are also doors prizes and food vendors.
izardcofair.org
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Horsepower increased from 1200 per engine on the B17 to 2200 horsepower for the B29.
Development of engines for the massive new B29 was an ongoing process in design. The engines for the B29 Superfortress underwent over 6,400 design changes from their initial introduction of the experimental models flown in 1942. Such innovation eventually led to engines that produced 2200 horsepower each as compared to 1200 horsepower engines on the earlier B17. This represented such a great improvement in efficiency that the planes reached nearly one horsepower per pound of weight for the engines.
Introduction of the Wright Cyclone R-3350
The B29 was powered by four Wright Cyclone R-3350 18 cylinder air-cooled engines. Wright Aeronautical Corporation begin work on the R-3350 in January 1936 and succeeded in running the first one in May 1937. The R-3350 design was similar to the earlier R-2600 14-cylinder engine. The R-3350 had two cylinders per row of increased displacement but kept the same bore and stroke as the R-2600. Early models suffered inconsistencies between front and rear cylinder rows due to downdraft carburetion. Addition of a direct fuel-injection system in later models corrected this.
Dodge Innovations
Dodge Corporation was selected to contribute to the effort of producing the necessary engines for the the B29 during World War II. The Dodge-produced engines could be used interchangeably with those produced by Wright. By the end of the war, Dodge had produced 18,413 engines for the fleet of 3,628 B29s. Many of the innovations to the R-3350 occurred thanks to 120 graduate engineers and their assistants at Dodge. These innovations included shot-peened connecting rods, prestressed pistons, high-pressure polishing of engine parts, increased oil pressure and supercharging. Dodge improved tolerances for fuel injection to within thousandths of an inch, improving engine performance.
Powerplant Output
When equipped with two General Electric turbosuperchargers, the the R-3350 delivered 2200 horsepower at takeoff. The engine could delivered 2300 horsepower at 25,000 feet in case of emergency. The standard output was 1800 horsepower at 2400 rpm. The engines were equipped with propellers with a diameter of more than 5 meters. These propellers operated at 2600 rpm and could deliver airspeed of 550 k/hour.
Engine Specifications
The R-3350 had a displacement volume of 54,860 cc and an engine diameter of 1, 413 mm. The cylinder diameter was 155.4 mm and the piston stroke was 160.2 mm. The engine had a compression ratio of 6.85. In order to maximize engine life, the flight engineer could regulate engine temperature. The engine temperature at the cylinder head was 260 degrees Celsius at takeoff. This was reduced to 218 degrees in continuous operation. Lubricant temperature was 85 degrees Celsius during continuous operation. In order to avoid freezing, carburetor intake temperature was 30 degrees Celsius.
Have you ever found a video online that you really wanted to watch and then been so annoyed by lag that you just said "Forget it!" and closed the video? Fortunately, there are several things you can do to reduce or even eliminate streaming-video lag.
Instructions
1. Press "Pause" on the streaming video player until the video stream catches up, and then press "Play." Notice the picture of a YouTube video; the pink stream progress bar to the right of the video progress indicator button shows that the streamed file is downloading faster than it is playing. Also, don't download or upload anything else while watching streaming videos.
2. Close all other programs you may have running on your computer. Every program consumes processing power and RAM (random access memory), which streaming video needs.
3. Close all other tabs in your Internet browser. Each tab consumes system resources, especially if the tab is displaying a website that is using flash, video or changing images.
4. Shut down your browser and restart it. Many programs develop "memory leaks" if they have been open for awhile or used a lot. Browsers are notorious for this. Then open only the website where you wish to watch the streaming video. If this does not work, restart your computer.
5. Close all unnecessary tasks. Your computer is doing many tasks at once; each task that is running consumes computing power. Some of these tasks are indicated by small icons within the task bar in the lower right corner of your screen next to the clock. Close unnecessary tasks by right-clicking on the icon and clicking "Close" or "Exit."
6. Get more RAM. Software companies are always upgrading programs with more features, better security and greater stability. While this is a good thing, these changes can consume more computer resources, and your computer, especially if it's older, may not have enough RAM to handle it all. Additional RAM can easily be obtained online or locally.
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The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both ship with built-in FaceTime HD cameras. The camera -- named iSight until late 2010 -- delivers 720p HD images when calling from your MacBook Pro to any Mac with a FaceTime HD camera. You can use the camera to call other Intel-based Macs, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPod touch. The camera is useful not only with the FaceTime app but with PhotoBooth, iChat and Skype.
Instructions
1. Launch the PhotoBooth application that comes standard on the MacBook. The application turns on the FaceTime camera and uses it to capture still photos or videos of the person sitting in the front of the computer. Preview the image in the main window. Select the photo or video icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Click the camera or the video camera in the bottom center of the screen to activate the camera to take a photo or record a video.
2. Launch the iChat application that ships with all MacBooks. Click the video camera icon at the top of the window to open a video chat preview window. Video chat with other iChat buddies in your buddy list who are online. Click a buddy who displays a video camera icon next to his name for a two-way video chat. Additional buddies can be added to the video chat.
3. Launch Skype, a third-party free download from the Internet. Skype offers free video calls between Skype members, as well as low cost traditional calls to non-Skype members anywhere on the globe. Skype opens the FaceTime camera for your use on video calls.
4. Activate the FaceTime application, which ships free on all MacBooks. The application activates the FaceTime camera. View the preview of your image. Contact anyone in the contact list on the right side of the FaceTime window by clicking on a phone number. The person can answer your video call on an Intel Mac or on an iPad2, iPhone or iPod touch.
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In the early days of Harley-Davidson, motorcycle batteries did little more than provide a power source for the lights and horn. Things have changed, the battery has become the thing that determines whether or not you can take your bike out for a ride. Now Harley-Davidson batteries power many more of the motorcycle's components, so it is of utmost importance to ensure that the battery is performing at optimum capacity. Read on to learn change a Harley-Davidson battery.
Instructions
1. Choose the correct battery size. Different Harley-Davidson models require different motorcycle batteries, so know the specifications for your motorcycle. Find out the required cold cranking amps (CCA) of your motorcycle and measure the length, width and height of the cavity to ensure that the battery fits correctly.
2. Turn off the engine before removing the battery.
3. Identify the positive and negative terminals, removing the negative cable of the battery before the positive. This is the perfect time to remove any corrosion that may be present, with a wire brush.
4. Activate your new motorcycle battery. Remove the sealing tube and filling plugs, filling the battery with electrolyte. Let the battery sit for 30 minutes before charging.
5. Fully charge the battery for three to five hours. If the first charge is not done correctly the battery will not perform properly, and may never gain a full charge.
6. Reverse the order when installing the battery, connecting the positive cable first. Reversing the polarity accidentally can cause the battery to explode or cause damage to the electrical system of your motorcycle. Make sure the connections are tight, and check the connections and terminals often.
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Motorcycle windshields protect riders from potential injury.
Motorcycle windshields protect you from flying debris while you are driving. If your Honda motorcycle's windshield is damaged or broken, it needs to be replaced. Some windshield manufacturers include installation instructions, but many do not. For most models, removing the old windshield and replacing it with a new one can be done in a hour or two, but there are some Honda models that will need to sit for a day or two to allow the windshield to conform to the shape of the mounts.
Instructions
Honda NT700V and Similar Models
1. Pry the four rubber covers off the bolts that hold the windshield in place with a pocket knife.
2. Unscrew the four windshield bolts with an Allen wrench. Set the bolts aside.
3. Remove the old windshield and set it aside.
4. Place the new windshield in position and reinstall the four bolts. Carefully tighten the bolts; over-tightening can crack the glass.
5. Add the plastic gaskets--included with the new windshield--to the bolts. Replace the rubber bolt covers.
Honda ST1300 and Similar Models
6. Pry the four rubber bolt covers off the windshield bolts. Use a pocket knife to gently pull off the covers.
7. Unscrew the four windshield bolts with an Allen wrench. Do not remove the rubber gasket.
8. Remove the old windshield and place the new windshield into position against the windshield mounts. Replace the top two bolts only.
9. Push the bottom section of the new windshield into position. You may need to use a little pressure because the shape of the new windshield has not formed to match the curve of the mounting brackets.
10. Replace the remaining two bolts and rubber covers. Do not over-tighten the bolts. The windshield will curve to match the mounting brackets in about two days; during this time, keep the bike in an area where the temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or higher to prevent damage to the windshield.
Honda Gold Wing and Similar Models
11. Raise the height lever for the windshield so that it is all the way up. Gently pull the rubber boots toward the mirrors on each side.
12. Push both the mirrors forward, one at a time. This will expose a nut, one per side, for the height levers. Remove the nuts, taking extreme caution not to drop them.
13. Wrap a cloth rag around a flat head screwdriver and use it to carefully pry upward on the windshield garnish on the section between the headlights. Lift the garnish up, like a car hood, and prop it up with a screwdriver if necessary.
14. Rotate the now exposed cover piece 180 degrees to access the bolt below. Remove this bolt with a wrench and lift off the whole garnish section.
15. Remove the Phillips and Allen head screws that secure the windshield in place. There will be two Allen head screws and either two or four Phillips head screws, depending on the model-year of your Honda motorcycle. Lift off the windshield when all the screws are removed.
16. Replace any of the tape material along the mounting perimeter that may be damaged if necessary. Remove the old Velcro strip if there is one on your model. For models that have this strip, it is located where the windshield and dash meet. Add a new Velcro strip into position if your model requires it.
17.Place the new windshield into position, secure the bolts you removed previously and raise the shield completely. If your adjuster has a "4" setting, you will only be able to reattach all the pieces on the adjustments that are fourth or fifth from the bottom.
18. Reassemble the remaining pieces in the opposite order of removal. Start with the Phillips/Allen head screws, then replace the garnish and the bolt. Turn the cover piece back to its original position then spray the bosses underneath the garnish. Lower the garnish into position.
19. Replace the two nuts that go behind the mirrors and push the mirrors back into position. Push the rubber boots back into place and lower the height levels.
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