One reason people like flat-panel televisions is because they're the complete opposite of those big, bulky sets of the past. Sets like the Sharp Aquos are much lighter, they take up less space, and they simply look cooler. Unfortunately, to make these sets as thin as they are, it required some delicate technology that can sometimes falter. Don't become frustrated if your Sharp Aquos set is acting up. Oftentimes, fixing it requires little more than a simple adjustment or an inexpensive part replacement.
Instructions
1. Adjust the audio settings and/or cables. If your Sharp Aquos has been getting muddled or garbled sound, you most likely have the TV's audio settings set incorrectly or have the cables connected incorrectly.
2. Check the circuit board. If your set won't turn on and you hear a clicking noise when you plug it in, you most likely have a defective circuit board.
3. Reset the TV. If the power light on your Sharp Aquos set keeps blinking and the set won't turn off, the television set needs to be reset. You probably shouldn't do this yourself; instead, take it to a certified shop.
4. Beware a TV with no sound and no picture. If your Sharp set is getting no sound and no picture, there is no troubleshooting for this, unfortunately. You will need to take your set into a shop, as it's probably a malfunctioning part that's causing your TV not to work.
5. Check the wire connecting the main board to the LCD controller board if you get a blue screen when turning on your Sharp set. Chances are it's disconnected. Plugging it back in should solve your problem.
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Marketing is the art and science of influencing consumer behavior. Every aspect of marketing is inseparably tied to consumer psychology. From advertising and promotions to public relations, pricing and packaging, marketing strategies are designed with one purpose in mind: encourage habitual purchases. Understanding marketing and its important role in consumer behavior is just as valuable to consumers in the marketplace as it is to business owners.
Impulse Buying
Impulse purchases fuel profitability for a wide range of industries. Generally induced through direct sales or point-of-purchase displays, impulse buying has become a deeply ingrained component of consumerism in the U.S.
An example of marketers inducing impulse buying can be seen in telephone sales. A customer may call in because he wants to buy a Cleveland Browns T-shirt, for example, but at the end of the call, he may have purchased a hat and mini-flag as well, due to the savvy prompting of the salesperson.
Children are especially susceptible to impulse marketing. It is not a coincidence that you have to stand in line for 15 minutes at the grocery store while your children are surrounded by bright-colored candies at their eye level.
Name Recognition and Brand Preference
Marketers can effectively limit consumers' purchase choices by limiting their information about a particular product category. Generally accomplished through advertising, promotions and the power to obtain premium shelf space, brands can ingrain their names in consumers' memories through extreme repetition and continual brand exposure.
Consider shoes, for example. When asked to name all the shoe brands they can, U.S. consumers are likely to name fewer than 10 brands. Even though in reality there are hundreds of shoe brands around the world available to U.S. consumers online, they will generally buy from one of the 10 brands stored in their memory.
Emotional Ties
Marketers can use advertising, packaging and aesthetics to create lasting emotional ties to their brands in consumers' minds. When this is accomplished, consumers may believe that no other brand can possibly serve the same need the same way.
Consider Harley-Davidson motorcycles, for example. At this point in the brand's life, there are loyal customers who are the sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of loyal customers. These customers were literally raised around Harleys. They associate Harley-Davidson with their parents and grandparents, and they wouldn't even consider riding or purchasing another brand.
Psychographics
Psychographics is the study of the unique psychological characteristics of market segments that can be used to influence purchase behavior. Through pricing, packaging, advertising and selection of sales outlets, marketers can make consumers believe that their products will attribute a certain status to them.
Consider clothing, for example. Depending on the marketing mix, clothing can make a consumer feel popular or rebellious, sexy or conservative, fun or serious, price-savvy or a big spender, luxurious or low-key.
Although it has many other features, the Zune HD is primarily a portable music player. With its high-definition touchscreen and intuitive user interface, the Zune HD is simple to use. The Zune software complements the Zune HD device; it is easy to store and organize your music collection. Adding songs to your Zune HD is a simple task that takes little time and offers flexibility in choosing which songs you want to transfer.
Instructions
Add Your Music to the Zune Software Library
1. Connect your Zune HD to your PC using the supplied USB cable. The Zune software should start automatically. If it doesn't, open it from your Windows Start menu.
2. Click "Settings" in the menu bar in the top-right corner of the Zune software window.
3. Choose "Collection" from the top of the menu on the left-hand side of the Settings screen. Click the "Add Folder" button in the "Music" section here. Navigate to the folder where you store your music files. Click "OK." The Zune software may take a few minutes to add all your music if you have a large collection.
Add Music to Your Zune HD
4. Click the "Device" option in the "Settings" menu bar at the top of the Zune software window. Click the "Manual Sync" check box.
5. Click "Collection" in the menu bar at the top of the window to view the music you added to the Zune software.
6. Select the music that you want to add to your Zune HD. Drag it to the bottom-left corner of the Zune software window. Drop it on the icon that represents your Zune HD device. Once your transfer is complete, you can unplug your Zune HD from your PC.
Created in 1908 by childhood friends William Harley and Arthur Davidson, simple beginnings have given way to worldwide success. Through World Wars, the Great Depression and company reorganization, Harley-Davidson has withstood the test of time and continues to produce, market and sell some of the highest-quality motorcycles in the industry.
Instructions
1. Look for the Harley-Davidson logo, which is a shield with the words "Motor" and "Cycles" on the top and bottom of the shield, respectively. Across the front of the shield in a thin rectangular box is the name "Harley-Davidson," written in all caps. Often accompanied by outstretched wings that originate from the middle of the shield, this logo is an unmistakable identifier that the motorcycle you see is a Harley-Davidson.
2. Listen for the engine sound. A Harley engine has two pistons connected to a crankshaft with a single pin. This engine arrangement creates a series of syncopated "pops" as the engine revolves, creating the hallmark Harley-Davidson sound. Audio of several types of Harleys' engines can be heard on the web (see Resource).
3. Find a Harley-Davidson dealership. There are over 800 Harley-Davidson dealerships in the United States. Click the "Dealer Locator" tab at the top of the Harley-Davidson webpage and input your zip code to find the location nearest you.
4. Visit a Harley dealership. Whether you are visiting to get more information, learning to ride a motorcycle or signing on the dotted line for a new one, visitors are encouraged to spend time looking around and asking questions. Spend time talking with salespeople and other enthusiasts, as they will likely be able to offer more advice on Harley identification.
Finding your favorite Xbox 360 game scratched and unusable is bad, knowing your backup disc won't run on your Xbox 360 is worse. Flashing the DVD drive on your Xbox 360 allows it to read that backup and get you playing your favorite game again in no time.
Instructions
1. Carefully open the Xbox by removing the torx screws and then releasing the clips that hold the case together. The clips and molding pieces all come off easily; pry them open carefully.
2. Load the flash firmware disc into the DVD drive and power off the Xbox.
3. Disconnect the DVD drive from the SATA cable and note the brand of drive used in your Xbox. Currently Microsoft uses Hitachi, Phillips and Toshiba DVD drives in the Xbox 360. Only the Toshiba and Hitachi drives have firmware updates.
4. Connect the DVD drive to your PC with a cross-wired SATA cable interfaced to a compatible SATA port. Confirm that the video cable is connected to the Xbox so that it won't turn off during the flash process.
5. Hold the two loose wires of the cross-wired cable together and press the "Start" button on the Xbox. Separate the wires immediately when the green light begins to flash on the front of the Xbox. The light will begin to flash quickly and the drive will begin to spin as it enters mode "B."
6. Turn the PC on and allow it to fully boot from the DVD drive. If Windows appears to fail the boot, eject the DVD and it will finish booting. You've successfully flashed the drive.
7. Reassemble the Xbox and enjoy playing the backup of your favorite game.
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Even those who are born to ride need a place to hang a helmet. Decorating with Harley Davidson accessories is easy, but deciding what to do with the walls can be difficult; there are so many options. Paint a mural, or use the Harley Davidson logo as inspiration. Does this Spark an idea?
Lime Green Walls
The Harley Davidson logo is orange, black and white. On the color wheel (used by decorators), high contrast is created by using opposite colors. Since black and white are already opposite, orange needs its contrast color: lime green. Combine a lime green faux brick wall with thick, solid black lines. The color scheme is energetic and clean, and can make a bedroom feel fresh and vibrant.
Logo Mural
Use a projector to enlarge an image of the Harley Davidson logo and shine it onto the wall. Trace the entire logo and then paint it in, using orange, black and white paint. If you're having a hard time keeping the lines straight, consider using painter's tape or touching up the lines up with a permanent marker. You can project several small logos to use as border or corner accents or one large logo for a centerpiece mural.
Harley Davidson Color Blocks
Use orange, black and white to create blocked patterns in the room. For example, a 6-8 inch solid black line can divide a wall that's painted orange on the bottom and white on top.
Another color-blocking paint scheme involves painting black and white stripes on the bottom half of the wall and orange on the top half. A shade of orange that's a bit more red than the logo color will look better than the bright orange in the logo.
Miles of Blacktop
If you know a muralist, or if you have the artistic skill to paint a mural, consider creating a wall filled with endless rolling green hills and a two-lane highway that disappears in the distance. Puffy white clouds and miles of blacktop make for a perfect day to hit the road.
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Rake is the angle between the bike's neckline and its front forks.
Motorcycle rake is an important determinant in your motorcycle's suspension and handling. The larger the rake, the longer your front forks will have to be. A large rake gives you excellent stability at high speeds but makes your motorcycle less maneuverable. A shorter rake trades handling and comfort for less stability at high rates of speed.
Instructions
1. Identify the center of the neck line. The neck line is the part of the motorcycle frame that the front forks connect to. Take the end of a plumb line without the weight and place the string against the center of the neckline.
2. Use a protractor to measure the angle between the vertical plumb line and the front forks.
3. Add the rake angle of the bore holes in the triple trees to your rake measurement for bikes that have triple trees attached to them. For example, if you have 5-degree triple trees and a 26-degree basic rake angle, the total rake angle would be 31 degrees.
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Desktop wallpapers are just another way to personalize a MacBook computer. However, storing too many larger image files on your computer can take up needed hard drive space. You can easily change or even delete the current desktop wallpaper from a MacBook. While changing the wallpaper can be undone, remember that deleting wallpaper is permanent.
Instructions
1. Select System Preferences from the drop-down Apple menu (the apple icon on your menu bar in the upper-left corner of your computer screen).
2. Under the "Personal" heading, choose "Desktop & Screen Saver." Click "Desktop." Your current desktop wallpaper image will be displayed, and you can find it among all other images from its source folder. To delete this image, locate the source folder on your hard drive now that you know its name (it is the highlighted folder in the left left list of folders, and the name of the image file is listed to the right of the thumbnail picture above the list of folders, directly under the Desktop and Screensaver tabs). Open Finder and put the name of the image file in the search box and your computer should return that file in your search results. You can delete it from your computer there.
Alternatively, to simply change the current desktop wallpaper, select from other images stored on your computer, whether they be located in a folder of pictures on your desktop, among the photos in the albums in your iPhoto library or among one of the dozens of wallpapers that come standard with your MacBook, which should be displayed prominently at the top of the list of photo sources.
3. Close the Desktop & Screen Saver dialog window, and the settings that you have chosen will have already been applied and saved to your MacBook.
4. Delete any of the default Apple wallpaper images on your computer by deleting them individually (or collectively) from the "Library" folder on your hard drive. To locate this folder, click the hard disk icon on your desktop. Select "Library" and then the "Desktop Pictures." This is where all of the default Apple wallpaper images are stored.
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Covert listening devices, or "bugs," are used not only by the government, but also by businesses and individuals who wish to eavesdrop or to spy on others. Although some of these devices are so technologically advanced that they are virtually undetectable, most bugs can be discovered with relative ease because of their reliance on power sources and radio/cell phone signals. To determine if a listening device has been installed in your home, office, or vehicle, you will need to examine all power sources and scan for radio/cell phone frequencies in the area.
Instructions
Checking Power Sources
1. Switch plate
Remove all the outlet plates and switch plates in the room you are searching using a screwdriver. Once you remove a plate, you should see a rectangular hole containing a mass of wires in the wall behind it. These holes are prime locations for hiding listening devices because they provide easy access to a power source: the wires.
2. Outlet wiring
Shine your flashlight into each of the holes in the wall. You should see nothing but wiring inside. If you notice anything that looks suspicious or out of place, do not touch it. Contact law enforcement officers and tell them what you have found.
3. Inspect any other accessible power sources that may be in the room--for example, fuse boxes and light fixtures--in the same manner. Again, if you find anything, call the police.
4. Check attic and crawl spaces as well. In these areas there is usually a lot of exposed wiring, an easily accessible power source.
Calibrating the RF Detector
5. Turn on your RF (bug) detector, turning the dial all the way up and set it on a flat surface. It should start beeping rapidly.
6. Turn the dial on the RF detector back down until the beeping completely stops.
7. Make a call from one of your cell phones to the other while standing right next to the RF detector. It should start beeping rapidly again.
8. Move about 10 to 12 feet away from the RF detector while keeping the cell phone connection open. The detector should continue beeping, but more slowly, at a rate of approximately 160 beats per minute. If it is beeping more slowly than 120 beats per minute (about two per second), turn the dial up slightly to increase its sensitivity. If it is beating more quickly than 160 beats per minute, turn the dial slightly down.
Doing the Bug Sweep
9. Move the RF detector slowly over the surfaces of all electronic devices in the room, keeping it about two feet away from each device. If it starts to beep, ensure that the device you are scanning is turned off and scan it again. If the RF detector continues to beep rapidly, you may have found a bug.
10. Repeat this process with all the nonelectrical objects in the room--desks, chairs, file cabinets, etc.--and finally with the walls. A single beep from the RF detector probably does not indicate that you've found a bug; listen instead for rapid, continuous beeping, which would indicate a radio signal transmission.
11. Contact law enforcement if you believe you have found something.
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A line of customized Harleys, each one reflecting its owner's individual style.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are commonly customized. Harley-Davidson USA offers a wide selection of custom parts. Aftermarket parts companies also offer a huge number of Harley parts, with some selling parts for Harleys exclusively. Special tools will make Harley builds go smoothly. Most of these tools are available directly from Harley-Davidson.
Motorcycle Lift Table
This is a must have for a shop that builds a lot of Harleys. The lift table lowers to ground level for easy mounting of the motorcycle. These tables have a vise at the front that holds the front wheel, preventing the motorcycle from falling over. Many mechanics use securing straps to also hold the motorcycle. Once the motorcycle is secure, the table rises easily to a comfortable work height.
Motorcycle Engine Stand
This is similar to an automotive engine stand except it is designed to hold a V-twin Harley engine. These stands can be mounted to a workbench, greatly simplifying the task of working on a V-twin that has been removed from the frame.
Soft Tail Spring Compressor
The spring used on the Soft Tail models can be difficult to remove. If improperly disassembled, the spring can leave the shock body with some force. The spring compressor safely allows the shock and spring to be safely disassembled.
Cam Tool
This tool allows the mechanic to remove the camshaft gear on the Harley V-twin without losing its index with the camshaft. This allows aftermarket camshafts to be installed and indexed properly by relocating the camshaft gear in the proper place on the new camshaft.
Modify the exhaust pipes on your Harley to increase the rumble of your engine.
Many Harley motorcycle riders love the sound of a big, rumbling engine. You can enhance that burly sound by modifying the exhaust pipes. This can be an expensive aftermarket option if you take it into a professional shop. But you can do your own modification in your garage.
Instructions
1. Find the nut on the bottom of the exhaust pipe. The nut is about a foot in from the end of the pipe.
2. Use a ratchet to remove the nut on the bottom of the pipe. Place the nut in a safe place so it isn't lost.
3. Stick a flat screwdriver into the exhaust pipe. Press the screwdriver down at an angle so it is pressing against the bottom of the tailpipe.
4. Remove the metal baffle from inside the pipe. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 with the second exhaust pipe. The baffle is a long metallic tube that lines the inside of the pipe.
5. Use a flashlight to look in the pipe and use a screwdriver to remove the metal bolt inside. Repeat this step for the other pipe. Replace the bolts on the bottom of the pipes.
To customize your Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you can do many things, including a custom paint job and changing the handle bars, throttle cables and switch covers. Changing switch covers is an easy way to customize your bike. While the process of changing out the switch covers is pretty easy, it will take some time to install them correctly.
Instructions
Chrome Ingnition Switch Cover Installation
1. Remove the ignition-switch-face nut.
2. Remove the front mounting bolt on the fuel tank.
3. Remove the ignition cover mounting screw; then remove and discard the original ignition switch cover.
4. Place the chrome ignition-switch cover in position and install the original mounting screw. Tighten the screw.
5. Reinstall the front fuel tankmounting bolt. Tighten the bolt.
6. Install the face nut to secure the switch to the cover and tighten.
Installing Neutral Switch Cover Kit
7. Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable first.
8. Unplug the neutral switch wires from the switch.
9. Loosely start the set screws into the mounting bracket.
10. Install the mounting bracket over the switch hex. The bracket surface should rest against the transmission top cover with threaded holes facing up toward the rear cylinder.
11. Tighten the set screws. Do not tighten one all the way and then do the other; snug one screw then snug the other screw. Tighten the rest of the way.
12. Plug in the switch wires.
13. Install the cover over the mounting bracket, using the washer and the 8/32-inch button-head screw, using the provided wrench. Do not pinch the wires.
Thanks to the Internet, it's easy to find old parts for your classic Pontiac.
Whether you like restoring classic cars, or have a vehicle that needs repair, you can find the right part for your old pontiac. General Motors provides official parts from the USA GM Parts website. You can also check out California Pontiac Restoration's website for thousands of original and reproduction parts. Forums and online communities of classic Pontiac owners are another source for finding old parts, but you should do your own research before purchasing anything from one of these sites.
Instructions
1. Visit the USA GM Parts website. On the left side of the page, choose the year, make and model from the drop-down menus and click search. If the car is older than 1990, click on the "Classic Car" link at the bottom of the "Year" menu.
2. Click on the part or system you want to look up from the list of links that appear on the left side of the page.
3. Click on the subcategory link you want when they appear. For example, if you click on "Cooling system," then click on "Radiator."
4. Choose from the next list of subcategories to find the exact part. After clicking on "Radiator," you can choose between "Lower hose," "Upper hose" or "Radiator cap."
5. Choose from the list of parts that appear. The parts may differ depending on the specific engine in your car, or if it's two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Each listing includes the part number.
6. Visit the Pontiac Group's Parts Catalog website specifically for classic cars. Click on the group of parts you're looking for, then click on the subheading. A list of available parts and their prices will appear.
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Comcast's HD cable boxes allow viewers to watch high-definition programming. Only with the use of an HD box can users see HD channels and programs; in addition, users need HDMI cables to maximize the picture quality of a television. Comcast HD boxes do not include HDMI cables. Instead, HD boxes are sold with standard, AV component cables that are used for viewing and hearing the television.
Instructions
1. Insert the power cord into the cable box.
2. Insert the cable wire into the "Cable" plug on the back of your HD box.
3. Insert the AV or HDMI cables into the cable box. If you are using an HDMI cable, you only need to insert the HDMI cable into the "HDMI" slot located on both the cable box and on the television. If you are using AV cables, insert the cables into the back of the cable box according to color, with the yellow cables going into the "Video" plug and the red and white cables going into the "Audio" plugs.
4. Turn on your cable box. Using your television's remote control, adjust the picture input to the correct video component. See your television's instruction manual for correct picture input instructions.
The BMW R1200C is a cruiser motorcycle that entered the market in 1997 and continued in production for seven years afterward, until 2004. The BMW 1200C was manufactured by the Germany-based BMW Motorrad, which is the motorcycle sector of the BMW Corp. The company created several different versions of the motorcycle.
Engine
The BMW 1200C has a four-stroke internal combustion engine, which calls for the finishing of four strokes to complete entire cycles. The four strokes are intake, compression, power and exhaust. The oil and air cooled engine consists of two cylinders, both of which include two valves each. The maximum torque of the BMW 1200C is 71 foot-pounds every 3,000 rpm, while the maximum performance rate of the motorcycle is 61 horsepower at 5,000 rpm. The displacement of the engine is the total volume of its two cylinders, 1,170 cc. The bore times stroke is 3.97 times 2.87 inches, and the compression ratio is 10.0:1. The bike has a five-speed transmission.
Brakes
The front brakes of the BMW 1200C are dual disc brakes, while the rear brakes are single disc brakes. The rear brakes are floating brakes. The diameter of the front brakes is one foot, while the rear brake diameter is 11.22 inches. The front brakes include fixed calipers with four pistons and the rear brakes have floating calipers with double pistons.
Wheels
The BMW 1200C has cross spoke wheels. The front wheel is 2.5 by 18 inches and the rear wheel is 4 by 15 inches.
Dimensions
The BMW 1200C has a dry weight of 519 lbs., which does not include the weight of any fuel or equipment. Its maximum permissible weight is 991 lbs. The overall height of the BMW 1200C is 44.48 inches, while the overall width and length is 41.33 inches and 92.12 inches. The motorcycle's wheelbase is 64.96 inches. The height of the bike's seat is 29.123 inches.
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The Softtail Rocker is a cruiser style motorcycle that is produced by the American company, Harley Davidson. This motorcycle is considered to be fairly large and has classic Harley Davidson looks. Cruiser motorcycles are built for a smooth ride and, to better increase handling, these motorcycles reach their peak torque rating at a low rpm.
Torque Specifications
The Harley Softtail Rocker has a peak torque rating of 86.3 foot-pounds when its engine is operating at 3,200 rpm. Reaching the peak torque levels at a low rpm allows for increased handling and performance. The Softtail Rocker achieves this torque rating with a 1,573 cc, twin-cylinder, four-stroke cycle engine. The compression ratio is 9.2-to-1 and the cooling system uses air. The standard transmission of this motorcycle was a six speed manual that had a belt final drive. This motorcycle could reach its peak torque rating while still in third or fourth gear. The combustion mixture is injected electronically in the engine's cylinders in a sequential pattern.
Chassis Specifications
The rake of this motorcycle is 38 degrees. The rake reflects the degree of the angle between the headset tube and a vertical line. The front tire has a wide point of 3.5 inches and an aspect ratio of 90. The front rim has a diameter of 19 inches. The rear tire of this motorcycle has a wide point of 9.4 inches and an aspect ratio of 40. The rear rim diameter is 14 inches. The front brake was a single disc with four piston calipers and the rear brake also was a single disc with two piston calipers.
Dimensions and Other Information
The Harley Softtail Rocker is 95 inches long and its wheelbase is 69.2 inches wide. This motorcycle clears the ground by 5.1 inches and the seat sits 26.2 inches from the ground. The dry weight of this motorcycle is 660 pounds while the curb weight is 690 pounds. The curb weight reflects the weight of the motorcycle with a full tank of gas, all the necessary fluids and all standard equipment, while the dry weight does not. The fuel consumption of this motorcycle is 54 miles per gallon.
The Silverado 1500 1/2-ton pickup truck is the smallest full-size truck Chevrolet offers. The rest of the lineup includes the F-250 and F-350 and the commercial F-450 and F-550 models. The Silverado 1500 has cab configurations of regular, extended cab and the four-door crew cab models. Trim levels range from the basic work truck to the luxury-oriented LTZ. The truck also features short-, standard- and long-bed versions, with wheelbases varying in length.
Power
The base engine for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 195-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6 although few Chevy owners order such a small engine. Engines that are more common are the 302-horsepower 4.8-liter and the 315-horsepower 5.3-liter V8s. The 5.3-liter V8 can also run on 85 percent ethanol. Special orders can include a 403-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8, but it is a rare option on the 1500. A four-speed automatic transmission equipped with a tow/hauling package is standard equipment. However, the extended cab models with the long bed are equipped with a six-speed automatic with overdrive. Fuel economy for all Silverado 1500 models ranges from 14 to 15 MPG in the city to between 18 and 21 on the highway.
Sizes
The regular cab Silverado 1500 with the standard bed rides on a 119-inch wheelbase and measures 205.6 inches from bumper to bumper. It's 79.9 inches wide and stands 73.6 inches tall. The frame at the cab area is 7.7 inches above the ground. Standard beds are 78.7 inches long, and long beds are 97.8 inches long. Short beds found on the crew cab models are 69.3 inches long. Headroom in the regular cabin is good at 41.5 inches, and it seats three adults comfortably. Curbside weight ranges from 4,461 to 4,765 pounds, depending on options. The extended cab has a 157.5-inch wheelbase and is 249.2 inches long. It can seat six adults. The crew cab model, which can also accommodate six people, sits on a 143.5-inch wheelbase. Its bumper-to-bumper length is 230.3 inches. The crew cab version is 80 inches wide and 73.8 inches tall. It can weigh up to 5,290 pounds.
Capacities
The regular cab Silverado model has a payload capacity of 1,937 pounds with a trailer capacity of 9,100 pounds. The extended cab version with the long bed has a payload capacity of 1,656 pounds with a hauling ability rated at 9,500 lbs. The payload capacity on the short-bed crew cab can reach 1,705 pounds, and it can haul up to 10,600 pounds.
Chassis
The final drive axle ratio for the Silverado 1500 two-wheel drive versions are 3.08:1 or 3.23:1, depending on the engine and bed size. Four-wheel drive versions are equipped with a 3.42:1 axle ratio. The chassis specifications are consistent throughout all models. The front suspension is an independent strut system with two-stage, multi-leaf suspension in the rear. The front features disc brakes, and the rear has drums. The trucks also feature a four-wheel, anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control and the Chevy StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control system.
If you've got great mechanical skills and want to put them to good use, becoming a motorcycle mechanic may be the job for you. Motorcycle engines differ so much from cars and trucks, there are trade schools and institutes that are devoted solely to developing the skills necessary to become a motorcycle mechanic.
Instructions
1. Graduate high school. No higher educational requirements are mandatory to become a motorcycle mechanic, but most employers do require at least a high school diploma.
2. Exhibit an aptitude for small engine repair and maintenance. Experience or training in small engine repair is very helpful in becoming a motorcycle mechanic. Being in good physical condition is also helpful, as the job requires bending and lifting.
3. Attend and successfully complete motorcycle mechanic programs offered by specific trade schools or mechanical institutes. These offer hands-on training as well as classroom settings to expose potential motorcycle mechanics to all aspects of the job.
4. Get hired at a motorcycle repair shop. Search the classified section of your local newspaper under "Mechanics" or "Small Engine Repair" to find shops hiring in your area.
5. Take advantage of specific manufacturer training courses offered through the shop where you work to become certified in repairing certain manufacturer engines.
Good handling on a motorcycle is dependent upon a number of factors, including regular inspection of the wheels and bearings.
Good handling on a motorcycle is dependent upon a number of factors, including regular inspection of the wheels and bearings. While front-wheel Harley-Davidson bearings do not require routine maintenance, they do need to be replaced when they become worn. Evidence of this condition includes poor handling of the front end as well as excessive axle noise. The time required to change a front-wheel bearing on a Harley varies with experience, but will generally take one to two hours.
Instructions
Remove the Front Wheel
1. Elevate the front wheel of the motorcycle off of the ground with a good quality motorcycle jack. Ensure that the bike is stable before proceeding.
2. Loosen and remove the two hex bolts that secure the front brake caliper with a hex wrench. Let the caliper hang loosely on the side of the wheel from the front brake line.
3. Unscrew the front axle nut with a socket wrench. Tap out the axle with a rubber mallet and place it aside in a clean location.
4. Drop the front wheel down from between the front forks and move it to a work bench area.
Remove the Old Bearings
5. Assemble the bearing tool for bearing removal and insert the collet into the inside of the bearing.
6. Tighten the hex nut on the tool with an SAE wrench until the lip makes contact with the bearing, pulling it free.
7. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the wheel.
Install the New Bearings
8. Assemble the bearing tool for bearing insertion. Insert the bearing rod through the wheel on one side. Install the new bearing, washers and hex nut onto the end of the rod.
9. Turn the hex nut on the rod with a wrench to force the new bearing to seat onto the bearing race.
10. Remove the bearing rod and insert it through the wheel in the opposite side. Repeat the process of installing the new bearing.
11. Reinstall the front wheel in reverse procedure order.
Creating an artistic look by combining two different pictures or taking two versions of the same view and blending them seamlessly is a useful skill to learn. And it is easy to master even if you only have a basic knowledge of graphics programs. Then, once you've improved your abilities, you can experiment with different backgrounds and filter effects.
These instructions are for use with Adobe Photoshop, but many Windows-based graphics programs share the same basic commands.
Instructions
1. Create a new workspace by pressing "Control N" or "Alt+File+New." Choose the size of the workspace, color mode and the content in the new workspace dialogue box.
2. Open the two photos you want to combine. Highlight one, and then select the entire picture by pressing "Control A" or "Alt+Select All."
3. Use "Control C" or "Alt+Edit+Copy"; then put your cursor in the blank workspace and press "Control V" or "Alt+Edit+Paste."
4. Select the "Move" tool from the "Tools" window-open the "Tools" window by opening the "Window" drop-down menu. Make sure "Tools" is checked, then use the application to move the picture you just pasted to where you want it in the workspace.
5. Repeat these steps with the other picture you want to combine with the first picture.
6. Use the "Crop" tool to define the picture. Select the area you want to keep, and then press the "Enter" key to remove the areas you don't want to use.
7. Save the picture by clicking "Control S" or "Alt+File+Save." If you want to save the picture in a different format, use "Shift+Control-S" or "Alt+File-A" and select the format you prefer.
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Armed with the right tools, even a beginner can paint a girl.
Artists have made careers of painting with only girls as their subject. Girls are such a tireless subject because of how they add a lot of form and a little mystery to every painting. Beginners typically start by painting the indication of a girl and build up to more stylistic techniques and photo realistic portraits. The best advice is to start with the right tools and some inspiration. Beyond that, there's no wrong way to complete a beautiful painting.
Instructions
Sketches
1. Sketch your subject without clothes to get a better idea of their posture and how their clothes will sit when they are added later.
Use the grid paper to create a sketch that focuses on the shape and posture of the girl subject, as she would appear without clothes. Use the grid on the paper as a measuring tool to calculate proportion. Communicate the natural geometry of the body with shapes, such as circles and triangles.
2. Use the eraser to remove any excess or stray lines until you have a clean outline with only the necessary details.
3. Create separate sketches that focus on the girl's details, such as hands, facial expression and clothing details.
4. Lay tracing paper over the grid paper so that the sketch is visible through it.
5. A reference sketch of your subject's clothes should include natural folds and wrikles in the fabric.
Draw clothing on the tracing paper. Follow the lines of the girl's body to form the lines of the clothes. Include contour details where the fabric might naturally drape or fold on the body.
Preparation
6. Using your original sketch as a reference, mark your canvas or paper with pencil to map out the main points of your girl figure.
7. Mix paints in a jar or cup to create a middle flesh tone. Use a burnt sienna paint to darken the color, and white, yellow, red, or ultra marine to lighten the color and add depth.
8. Use stiff, flat brushes for the silhouette of your girl subject.
Choose a medium-size brush and apply the medium flesh tone to the canvas to create a silhouette of your girl. Allow the layer to dry.
9. Separate a small portion of the middle flesh tone and mix it with brown to darken it by about two shades.
10. Separate a small portion of the middle flesh tone and mix it with white to lighten it by about two shades.
Painting
11. Pick up a little of the dark flesh tone with a dry, round brush and lightly apply it to the shadow areas of your figure. Use small, circular strokes to work the paint into creases, bent joints and contours. Allow the layer to dry.
12. When painting a girl, use highlights and low-lights to denote shape, detail and light.
Pick up a little of the light flesh tone with a dry, round brush and lightly apply it to the shadow areas of your figure. Use small, circular motions to work the paint onto points of the body that are hit by a light source. Allow the layer to dry.
13. Mix a small portion of the middle flesh tone with a little water or gel medium to create a sheer paint. Apply this translucent layer with broad strokes over the entire figure, so that it neutralizes the highlights and low-lights you've just painted. Allow the layer to dry.
14. Paint in the clothing, facial features, hair and props with colors or patterns of your choice and use the highlighting and low-lighting technique to add dimension, as you did with the girl's figure.
15. Exaggerate eyes, lips and hair by outlining them with slightly darker shades of paint.
Use a fine brush and dark tones to add extra details, such as implied strands of hair, eyelashes, lipstick and designs to clothing.
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Certificates of deposit are investment vehicles for individual customers. In Canada, these investment tools are called GICs, or guaranteed investment certificates. Consumers do not "buy" these products; rather, they use them as a low-risk investment. These accounts often have higher interest rates than standard savings accounts.
Instructions
1. Calculate how much you can afford to invest in a Canadian GIC. These investment tools come with restrictions--namely that you cannot withdraw the funds from the account before a specified date. You need to make sure you have enough cash on-hand in your budget before investing.
2. Research banks who offer GICs. Most major Canadian banks--TD Canada Trust, ING Direct, Royal Bank of Canada--offer these products. The interest rates on the accounts vary based on market factors (strength of the economy). Rates are also determined by the term (length) of the GIC.
3. Decide how long you are willing to invest in a GIC. These accounts normally come with one-, two-, and five-year terms. The five-year GICs often carry the highest yielding interest rates. Banks reward customers who choose the long-term GIC as it allows the bank to freely use the funds for the entire period specified.
4. Review your other investments prior to enrolling. If you have mutual funds, stocks, retirement funds or IRAs, take a look at your returns on these investments to determine if investing in a GIC is worthwhile.
5. Contact the bank with whom you'd like to do business. Set up a secure electronic wire transfer to move the funds from your bank account to the GIC you've selected.
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If you have an HD television or analog to digital converter, you don't need any special equipment to use rabbit ears to receive a television signal. All you have to do is plug in a pair of rabbit ears and search for local stations. You don't need rabbit ears if you have a cable or satellite subscription or an outdoor antenna, but in an emergency or if you don't want to spend money on cable, rabbit ears may just be the answer for you.
Clarity
Digital television is basically feast or famine. If you have a strong enough signal, you will have a clear sharp picture. If not, you have nothing. With digital, there are no more erratic, fuzzy pictures caused by weak signals. You either have a picture and sound or you don't. Rabbit ears will pick up a digital TV signal just fine with no modification. To improve the signal from your rabbit ears, you can add a signal booster that connects between the antenna and TV and kicks the rabbit ears signal up to a strength where your TV can resolve the station. A signal booster may give you a surprising number of extra stations, especially if you live near a large metropolitan area with a lot of stations.
More Stations
One of the side benefits of the new digital signal standard is that broadcasters can slice up their licensed chunk of the digital spectrum into subchannels. A station on channel 4 might also have a digital substation on 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 or 4.4. Many of the new channels are high definition stations with crisp, clear HD signals on network stations. In Los Angeles, for instance, viewers can pick up almost 70 of these stations with a signal booster and an attic or roof antenna. The number of stations you will be able to pick up will depend on how many stations are in range of your location. If you live far out in the country, you may only pick up a station or two. In station rich metropolitan areas, you could have 20 to 70 stations. These will only be network or independent stations. You won't be able to pick up cable only stations. You won't be able to pick up satellite signals with rabbit ears--only broadcast signals coming from steel towers from on the ground TV stations within a hundred or so miles from your house.
Data Streaming
You can even hook a pair of rabbit ears to your PC via a TV receiver card. In some larger markets, broadcasters are experimenting with subchannels that offer data streaming similar to wireless Internet. The stations use these subchannels to send supplementary information, educational and promotional programming to computers or interactive televisions.
Cost
Television antennas can cost from less than $5 for simple rabbit ears up to several hundred dollars for complex attic or tower mount outdoor antennas. Obviously, the simpler rabbit ears don't receive as many stations, but with digital standards, the signal is every bit as good for the stations you do receive and you don't pay for it.
Advantages
A pair of rabbit ears hooked up alongside your cable or satellite receiver can allow you to tune in to emergency stations if weather or disaster takes down your television service. It costs you nothing to watch over the air stations and they don't go out if a tree falls on a line or a heavy cloud passes over your house. As a backup to your subscription service, you might want to hang on to the rabbit ears that came with your TV set.
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Set Windows XP to widescreen resolution to optimize viewing on a widescreen monitor.
A widescreen monitor for a computer can be a great pleasure. As with movies, viewing in widescreen mode allows computer users to see more at once with the added horizontal space. Windows XP supports widescreen monitor formats, but its native resolution is designed for non-widescreen computers, causing the view to be vertically "squashed" on a widescreen monitor. Widescreen users will have to delve into their "Control Panel" settings to optimize their viewing.
Instructions
1. Start up Windows and wait for it to complete it's activation process. Click the "Start" icon in the bottom left of the screen, which will open up the "Start" menu.
2. Click the "Control Panel" icon, opening up a file explorer window. If the specific category files are hidden, click "Appearance and Themes," followed by "Change the Screen Resolution." If the category files are not hidden in the initial "Control Panel" file explorer, click the "Display" icon, which will open up an options window. Click the "Settings" tab.
3. Move the cursor to the screen resolution sliding bar located at the mid-left portion of the menu. Keep an eye on the rectangle marked "1" in the preview window above the sliding bar and shift the marker to one of the widescreen resolution settings. Click the "Apply" button and allow the computer screen to black out and reset itself to the new widescreen setting.
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A modern motorcycle battery is designed to provide years of service before it needs to be replaced, but several factors can drastically reduce the service life of your XL 883 Sportster's battery. Colder climates, repeated short rides and long periods of inactivity can discharge the battery in short order. In worst-case scenarios, the battery will refuse to hold a charge at all if it is left in a severely depleted state for too long. Replacing a dead battery can appear difficult the first time you try it, but it's simpler than you think and can be done in just a few minutes.
Instructions
1. Unscrew the bolt from the rear of the seat with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the seat slightly and pull it toward the rear fender until you can remove it from the Harley.
2. Remove the left frame cover to access the battery. Pull the top of the left frame cover away from the frame, then unhook the bottom of the cover from the tab on the frame.
3. Unscrew the bolt from the bottom of the metal battery strap with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the battery strap until it can be unhooked from the battery tray.
4. Pull the battery out of the tray slightly to access the battery cables. Unscrew the negative battery cable's bolt first, using a Phillips screwdriver, then unscrew the positive cable's bolt. Pull the cables away from the battery.
5. Pull the battery out of the battery tray. Slide a new 12-volt 12-amp/hour battery halfway into the tray. Connect the battery cables, starting with the positive cable, followed by the negative cable. Tighten the bolt on each battery cable with a Phillips screwdriver. Push the battery completely into the battery tray.
6. Reassemble the battery tray, frame cover and seat, following the reverse order of removal.
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Shifting gears on a motorcycle is much more complicated than simply speeding up or slowing down smoothly. Accidents can happen if you downshift, turn, or start on hills incorrectly. Here are a few steps to help you shift gears correctly.
Instructions
1. Shift down through all the gears as you slow down or stop. Open the throttle a little and let the clutch out at each gear in an effort to slow the bike down and lessen the wear and tear on your brakes.
2. Stay in first gear while you're stopped so you can pull away quickly if you need to.
3. Make sure you've slowed down enough when shifting into a lower gear. If you're moving too fast, the motorcycle will lurch and the rear wheel can skid.
4. Remember motorcycles pick up speed on a downgrade. Begin downshifting smoothly and early.
5. Keep in mind the speed range for first gear on many motorcycles is extremely low. In these cases, use the brakes so you can slow down enough to get into first.
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Honda introduced the CB750 Four in 1969. It was an immediate critical and commercial success. It has been called one of the most important motorcycles of all time. The CB750 represented a number of firsts, including the first mass-produced motorcycle with an in-line four-cylinder engine, and the first to use a front hydraulic disc brake. Between 1969 and 1978, Honda sold 400,000 CB750 motorcycles in the U.S.
Background of the Honda CB750 Four
In the early 1960s, annual sales of large-displacement motorcycles in the U.S. were around 60,000 units. The majority of those were British imports. In 1965, Honda released the CB450, with a twin-cylinder, 450 cc engine, to compete in the large-displacement portion of the market. Even with the CB450, Honda motorcycle sales in the U.S. dropped in 1966.
Honda executive Yoshiro Harada went to America to visit American Honda in 1967. On that trip, staffers at American Honda impressed Harada with their belief that "bigger is better." Shortly after that trip Harada learned that the British company Triumph was developing a bike with a three-cylinder 750 cc engine. Based on that information Harada began planning to have Honda develop a motorcycle with a 750 cc engine, capable of producing 67 horsepower, which would best Harley-Davidson's 1300 cc engine's output of 66 horsepower.
Development of the Honda CB750 Four
In February, 1968, Honda assembled a development team of 20 to begin working on the CB750 Four. The objective of the team was to design a motorcycle that made long range touring safer and more comfortable and that could be manufactured in superior numbers. To encourage consumers to associate the new model with Grand Prix performance, Honda based the design around a four-cylinder engine with four mufflers. Honda also set out to give the bike a high handlebar to take advantage of that popular design feature in the American market. One of the targets of the team was to provide a reliable braking system. That prompted the inclusion of a front disc-brake system.
Launch of the Honda CB750 Four
Honda unveiled the CB750 to rave reviews in October, 1968, at the Tokyo Motor Show. Early in 1969, executives from Honda in Japan, including the president, Soichiro Honda, attended the first North American Honda dealer meeting. At the time, large-displacement motorcycles in the U.S. were selling for between $2,800 to $4,000. When the CB750 Four was announced at the meeting with a retail price of $1,495, the 2,000 dealers applauded enthusiastically.
The CB750 Four was Honda's first attempt at marketing a large-displacement motorcycle, so setting sales projections was difficult. The initial forecast was for 1,500 units a year. After the North American dealership meeting, orders were so high that the forecast was shifted to 1,500 units per month. That figure was soon upped again, to 3,000 units per month. In 1973, Honda sold over 60,000 of the CB750 Four models.
Honda CB750 Four and the Competition
Prior to the 1969 release of the Honda CB750 Four, American motorcyclists who wanted a large displacement, high-performance bike could choose between the Harley-Davidson Sportster or a British import from Triumph or Norton. The CB750 Four changed all of that. It is credited with marking the beginning of the end for British performance motorcycles. (See References 4) By 1976 Honda was selling five motorcycles for every one sold by British manufacturers, and the Triumph Trident went out of production in that same year. (See References 5) The CB750 Four is also credited with inspiring the "Universal Japanese Motorcycle," or UMJ, as the other Japanese manufacturers, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha all eventually introduced motorcycles similar to the CB750 Four. (See References 1)
Honda CB750 Four Specs
At the heart of the CB750 Four was the air-cooled, SOHC, inline four-cylinder, 736 cc engine. The engine generated 67 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and had a top speed of 125 mph. Four carburetors fed the engine its air-fuel mixture. The transmission was a five-speed with a chain final drive. The front brake was a hydraulic disc-brake and in the rear there was drum brake. (See References 5)
For over half a century, the Kelley Blue Book has been the go-to pricing guide for trucks and automobiles. As the market has expanded to include such vehicles as motorcycles and ATVs, the Kelley Blue Book has expanded its guide as well. Finding the typical price of a used ATV for trade in, private sale or purchase is easy to do on the Kelley Blue Book website.
Instructions
Use the Kelley Blue Book to Determine the Value of an ATV
1. Determine the make, model and year of ATV you are interested in purchasing or selling. It's particularly important to know all of this information because the Kelley Blue Book puts motorcycles and ATVs in the same category, thus increasing the chances of accidentally pricing the wrong type of vehicle.
2. Decide whether you want to know the trade-in or the retail value of the ATV. The trade-in value is helpful if you are looking to purchase a new ATV from a dealer and want to know how much your old one is worth in the transaction. The retail value will give you an idea of how much dealers will be asking for comparable used ATVs on the lot.
3. Find the "Motorcycle Values" box on the home page of Kelley Blue Book online (see Resources below).
4. Click on the "Motorcycles" link or the accompanying picture of a motorcycle. On the next screen, choose the trade-in or retail value option. Use the "Motorcycle Store" link if you're interested in finding an ATV or ATV parts dealer.
5. Select the manufacturer year and choose a model from the list on the next page. Some manufacturers will have both ATVs and scooters listed on this page.
6. Use the "Search Here by Model Name" if you're unsure of the manufacturer. The link allows you to search through a list of all of the different models matched to the manufacturer. It will also show all of the years the model was produced.
7. Select a letter at the top of the box to see the models whose names begin with that letter.
8. View the next screen to see the trade-in or retail value of the ATV and a brief summary of its engine type. The value shown is the representative price of a vehicle in good, if not excellent, condition. Additional equipment and the mileage aren't taken into consideration when determining this value.
9. See how many miles the average ATV of this age is expected to have by clicking on the "Mileage/Condition" link. The "Additional Equipment" link will bring you to a page showing how much more your ATV would be worth based on its extra features and options.
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Safety boots, or work boots, are used as protective footwear on construction sites and in other work locations where the feet need to be protected. While safety boots are very durable, they need proper care and cleaning in order to last a long time and keep your feet healthy and safe. Ill-maintained safety boots can compromise the boots' ability to protect your feet from the elements and uncomfortable feet can become a distraction from the job. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Cleaning Leather Safety Boots
1. Pour a quarter-size amount of leather cleaner on a clean, soft cloth. Rub the cleaner into the surface of the leather to remove dirt and stains. Wipe the boots off with a clean, dry towel, then let the boots dry completely.
2. Maintain the leather surface of the safety boots by rubbing mink oil into the leather. Mink oil is a petroleum jelly-like paste that absorbs into the leather. Buff the leather surface with another cloth to remove excess mink oil.
3. Spray the surface of the leather safety boots with a weather-resistant spray to help repel stains caused by rain, snow and exposure to other sources of moisture.
Cleaning Suede Safety Boots
4. Scrub suede safety boots with a dry suede brush. Move the brush back and forth over dirty or stained areas to loosen and remove the dirt.
5. Pour baking soda on any wet stains or oil stains on suede safety boots. Leave the baking soda on overnight to absorb the oil or moisture.
6. Brush the baking soda off the safety boots and go over the boots with the suede brush to ensure no baking soda is left in the fibers of the suede.
7. Spray the boots with a weather-resistant spray made for suede material.
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Panniers, or saddlebags, were once a simple method for horse-borne riders to carry necessities over long distances. While modern civilization no longer relies on true horse power for transportation, the need to ride has been satisfied by steeds of steel and chrome. The Dyna Wide Glide has been one of the most prominent steeds in Harley-Davidson's stable since its introduction in the late 1970s. However, the Wide Glide comes with few amenities in regard to luggage carrying capabilities. Luckily, Harley-Davidson offers several saddlebags for the Wide Glide, ranging from a simple throw-over type set to a more permanently installed saddlebag set. While the rigid bags offer more security, they also require the relocation of the motorcycle's rear facing turn signals, adding to the complexity of the installation process.
Instructions
Throw-Over Saddlebag Installation
1. Park the motorcycle on its side stand and lay the saddlebags over the passenger portion of the seat.
2. Tighten the adjustment laces or straps that bridge the saddlebags until the top of the saddlebags are above the rear fender supports. Each saddlebag should rest snugly against the side of the seat without touching the rear brake rotor, rear pulley or exhaust pipes. Reposition the saddlebags or tighten the adjustment laces if the saddlebags rest against any of these components.
3. Wrap the front saddlebag mounting straps around the upper rear shock absorber mounts. Pull the rear mounting straps toward the rear turn signal support at the end of the rear fender.
4. Pull the mounting straps taut until the saddlebags have no front-to-rear or side-to-side movement.
Rigidly-Mounted Saddlebag Installation and Turn Signal Relocation
5. Mount the motorcycle on a service stand or jack and lift the rear wheel off the ground. This provides more room to work under the rear fender.
6. Remove the screw from the bottom of the battery cover on the right side of the motorcycle, using a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the battery cover up and off the battery. Remove the black negative battery cable from the battery's negative terminal, identified by a minus symbol, using a Phillips screwdriver. Move the cable away from the battery and the motorcycle's frame.
7. Reach under both sides of the rear fender until you feel the rear turn signal wiring and the wiring clips. Work the wiring out of the clips, then pull the wiring down until you have exposed at least two inches of wiring. Cut both rear turn signal wires with wire cutters. Strip off a 1/2-inch of insulation from both ends of the cut wire, using a wire stripping tool.
8. Remove the rear turn signal mounting bolts from the inner edges of the rear fender, using an open-end wrench. Pull the turn signals out of the rear fender support struts. Pull the rear turn signals off their mounting stalks.
9. Pry the lenses off of both turn signals, using the tip of a flat-head screwdriver. Pull the bulb, reflector assembly and wiring out of the turn signal housing.
10. Remove the rearmost bolts at the tip of both rear fender supports, using a socket and a socket wrench. Screw the extended turn signal stalks, included in the relocation kit, into the fender support bolt holes. Tighten the stalks to between 12 and 18 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench fitted with a crowfoot wrench.
11. Screw the turn signal jam nuts onto the ends of both extended turn signal stalks. Screw the turn signal housings onto the stalks until they are level and pointing toward the rear of the motorcycle.
12. Push the turn signal wiring through the hole drilled into the center of the extended turn signal stalks until the wiring extends out from the inside of the rear fender. Push the reflector and bulb assemblies into the turn signal housings, then push the lenses into place.
13. Cut a length of electrical primary wire to bridge the gap between both ends of the cut turn signal wiring. Strip off 1/4-inch of insulation from both ends of the primary wire. Splice the turn signal wiring and the primary wire together, using a heat-shrink-type butt connector and a heat gun. Repeat on the opposite rear turn signal.
14. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery's negative terminal. Turn on the ignition switch and activate the turn signals. Check that the turn signal wiring and the primary wire are securely spliced if the turn signals do not illuminate. Turn off the ignition switch.
15. Remove the left fender support bolt nearest the seat, using a socket wrench. Place a spacer, included in the saddlebag kit, against the bolt hole. Push one of the kit's replacement mounting bolts and lock washers through the inside of the rear fender until the bolt threads extend out through the spacer.
16. Hold the saddlebag against the left side of the rear fender. Loosely thread the mounting bolt into the mounting point at the rear of the saddlebag. Pivot the saddlebag upward against the bolt until the remaining left rear fender support is accessible. Remove the bolt and install another spacer, lock washer and mounting bolt. Loosely thread the bolt into the remaining saddlebag mounting point. Tighten each bolt to between 25 and 40 foot-pounds. Install the right saddlebag, using the same method.
17.Remove the motorcycle from the service stand or jack and lower it onto its side stand. Reattach the battery cover to the right side of the motorcycle.
A grabby clutch is a sure sign that your Yamaha's clutch cable is out of adjustment, a situation that is typically created as the steel clutch cable stretches after repeated use. Adjusting the clutch to eliminate the grabby feeling is accomplished using one of two separate adjusters on the ends of the clutch cable. Under normal circumstances, the cable can be tightened with the adjuster placed near the clutch lever's perch, while the remaining adjuster on the motorcycle's clutch cover can eliminate excess cable slack.
Instructions
1. Pull the clutch lever in slightly with your left hand to measure the clutch cable's free play. Take note of how far the lever will move before it begins to pull the clutch cable. Ideally, the clutch lever should only be able to move 1/8 inch before pulling the cable.
2. Loosen the large round lock nut on cable adjuster near the clutch lever by hand.
3. Twist the cable adjuster clockwise with a 10-mm wrench to tighten the cable and reduce the cable's free play. Twist the adjuster counterclockwise with a 10-mm wrench to loosen the cable and increase free play. Adjust the cable's tension until there is only 1/8 inch of free play at the clutch lever.
4. Tighten the large round lock nut against the cable adjuster by hand.
5. Pull the clutch lever in and measure the clutch cable's free play. Stop here if there is 1/8 inch of free play at the clutch lever. Continue to adjust the cable further as needed.
6. Loosen the lock nut from the cable adjuster on the clutch cover, positioned on the right side of the motor, using a 10-mm wrench.
7. Twist the cable adjuster clockwise with a 10-mm wrench to tighten the cable and reduce the cable's free play. Twist the adjuster counterclockwise with a 10-mm wrench to loosen the cable and increase free play. Adjust the cable's tension until there is only 1/8 inch of free play at the clutch lever.
8. Tighten the adjuster's lock nut with a 10-mm wrench.
Head to Belfield, North Dakota, the "Gateway to the West."
Two accommodation choices are located within Belfield, North Dakota, a town with a population of just over 800, and both feature a rustic, Western theme in keeping with the area's history. If the city is more your style, the county seat, Dickinson, is located about 20 miles away. Either community puts visitors close to area attractions, including the historic western town of Medora, Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park and the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
The Cowboy Inn
Reminiscent of the former glory days of small-town motels on Route 66, the Cowboy Inn is a locally owned, family-run business featuring wood-paneled, Western-themed ground-level rooms, Accommodations include air conditioning, cable TV with free HBO, refrigerators, microwaves and high-speed Internet access.
Cowboy Inn
406 Highway 10 East (Junction of I-94 and Highway 85, Exit 42)
Belfield, ND 58622
866-901-4245
cowboyinn-nd.com/
Trapper's Inn Motel
The Trapper's Inn Motel is part of a larger complex known as Trapper's Kettle, which includes RV parking, a shower house, cabin rentals and even a stable for your horse. The inn offers guests an outdoor pool, a gift shop and a video game arcade. On-site are the home-style Trapper's Kettle Restaurant, a pizzeria and the Rendezvous lounge, which possesses a cascading waterfall behind the bar.
Trapper's Inn Motel
801 Highway 85 N (Junction of I-94 and Highway 85, Exit 42)
Belfield, ND 58622
701-575-4261
800-284-1855
trapperskettle.com/
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
At this property, guests can take advantage of a free hot breakfast bar, an indoor pool with a 110-foot water slide, a fitness center and a business center offering copy and fax services. A smoke-free property located one mile from the Dickinson Convention Center, the Holiday Inn Express offers rooms and suites with two queen beds or one king bed, some with sofa beds, and free high-speed Internet access. Small dogs are allowed.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
103 14th St. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-456-8000
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/dicnd
AmericInn Lodge and Suites
Rooms feature the highest sound rating in the industry to ensure a quiet night's sleep. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast, an exercise room, a meeting room, and a heated indoor pool and whirlpool covered by a vaulted, wood-beamed ceiling. Smoking and non-smoking rooms include free high-speed Internet access, microwaves and mini refrigerators. Whirlpool suites are available.
AmericInn
229 15th St. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-225-1400
americinn.com/hotels/ND/Dickinson
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Even though motorcycles are remarkably easy to work on because of their easily accessible mechanical parts, for some reason getting a motorcycle serviced can be more expensive than doing so with an automobile. Fortunately, home mechanics can easily change the motor oil on a 2007 Harley-Davidson in less than an hour. All you will require are some basic tools, a few parts from the dealer (which you can order online) and a place to safely dispose of your used motor oil.
Instructions
1. Move the Harley to a clean, level surface. Turn off the engine by placing the "Run/Off" selector into the "Off" position. Place the motorcycle in gear to reduce the risk of it moving accidentally.
2. Find the oil tank drain plug on the underside of the frame, on the right side near the swing arm to the rear. Slide a drain bucket underneath the plug. Use a socket wrench to remove the bolt, and allow the motor oil in the engine to drain. Replace the drain plug, and use shop rags to clean any oil that spilled on the floor, engine or frame.
3. Remove the oil filter which is located on the lower left, forward portion of the engine. Use the oil filter wrench to remove the filter, and allow any oil to drain. Remove the new filter from the box. Locate the black seal on the side that screws into the motorcycle; lubricate this seal by rubbing a small quantity of used motor oil into the seal. Install the new filter, using the oil filter wrench, and clean up any spilled oil with shop rags.
4. Remove the dipstick from the oil reservoir located on the right side of the motorcycle, near the seat. Add 3 quarts of motor oil to the reservoir. Check the oil level in accordance with your owner's manual. Add more motor oil if required.
5. Take your used motor oil and filter to an approved recycling center for disposal. Most auto parts stores serve as collection points. Contact the store first to ensure its collection facilities are available to receive used oil.
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The Harley-Davidson FLH comes standard with front and rear air suspension that can be adjusted by the individual rider to suit personal preference. Increasing or decreasing the pressure in the air shocks will result in a stiffer or softer ride, respectively. Harley recommends 1 to 3 lb. per square inch (psi) of pressure for the average rider, with an additional 3 to 5 psi added for a passenger. In any case, let personal comfort and riding style be your final guide for how much pressure to add to your ride.
Instructions
1. Open the lid to the right-side saddle bag. Twist the bail head studs counter-clockwise 1/4 turn and remove them. Lift the saddle bag off the frame and place in a safe, out-of-the-way place.
2. Remove the valve covers to the air suspension valves located on the right side of the frame near the saddle bag mounts.
3. Attach a no-loss air suspension pump and gauge to the front valve. Read the amount of pressure currently in the front forks on the gauge. Add or remove pressure using the pump. Remove the pump from the valve and re-install the valve cover.
4. Attach the pump to the rear air valve and read the amount of pressure currently in the rear forks on the gauge. Add or remove pressure to the rear forks using the pump. Remove the pump from the valve and re-install the valve cover.
5. Re-attach the saddle bag.
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External hard drives like the Seagate FreeAgent Desktop are handy for quickly adding storage to a computer system, as well as transferring files between systems and backing up important data. Sometimes hard drives or their enclosures malfunction or need to be cleaned, and the disassembly process can be less than obvious. You can open your FreeAgent Desktop's case with some basic tools.
Instructions
1. Locate the seam in the base. It goes all the way around, near the top of the base.
2. Insert a prying tool, such a guitar pick or an expired credit card, into the seam. Run the tool around the seam until the bottom of the base is completely separated. Set aside the bottom section of the base.
3. Remove each of three screws in the inner area in the top section of the base. There is one screw to the right, one in the middle, and one to the left.
4. Remove and set aside the top section of the base.
5. Draw out the two small screws at either end of the bottom of the main case and remove them.
6. Locate the seam around the case and insert the prying tool. Run it around the seam until you are able to separate the halves of the case.
7. Remove the two screws securing the inner hard drive assembly to the case.
8. Disconnect the LED power wire.
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The fork is the drop bar section where the front tire is attached to the bicycle.
Changing out a bicycle's forks, also called the front suspension, requires the old fork be removed prior to the new fork being added. Instead of spending money for the swap to be done at a bicycle repair shop, do the change yourself. The task takes approximately two hours and is done using standard bicycle tools.
Instructions
1. Place the bicycle into the work stand. Remove the front wheel by releasing the quick release lever on the side and opening the brakes. Unscrew the brakes from the old fork using the Allen wrenches. Unscrew the handlebar stem screws and remove the handlebars and the stem.
2. Place the cloth on the top of the exposed fork top where the stem was removed. Tap the top of the stem through the cloth using the rubber mallet to knock the old fork out of the bicycle frame. Wipe the area around the bicycle frame where the fork was removed to clean it of any grease or debris. Remove any remaining spacer rings from the stem tube.
3. Find the bearing cup of the old fork. This is a recessed ring that holds a series of steel ball bearings packed in grease. You need this for the new fork and headset.
4. Slide the bearing cup onto the steering tube of the new fork. The steering tube is the main tube in the center of the fork. Make sure it is flush with the crown, or top, of the tube. Push the steering tube up and into the bicycle frame by inserting it from under the tube. The steering tube will be pushed up to where the stem is attached. Slide the top bearing cup ring and any spacers onto the steering tube and pack down so they are flush together.
5. Cut down the steering tube if it is too long. Measure twice and cut once to ensure the tube is the proper length. Insert the stem cap onto the steering tube and add the handlebar stem. Tighten the stem cap with the Allen wrench to secure the fork to the bicycle. Attach the handlebars at the stem and attach the brakes to the new fork.
6. Place the wheel onto the new fork, close the brakes and remove the bicycle from the work stand. Take a test ride to check for any wobbling or knocking at the steering tube. If the wheel wobbles, tighten the stem cap further.
Video cameras come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They range from older, standard-definition, tape-based formats to high-definition broadcast-quality cameras with interchangeable lenses. It's important to understand the range of video cameras before you buy.
Sensor
The first thing to consider when buying a video camera is the sensor that the camera uses to convert light into video. Think of the sensor as the camera's "eye." According to Dalsa, the two most common sensors are charge-coupled device (CCD) and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS). (Ref. 1.)
Consumer Cameras
Consumer camcorders typically employ one sensor, ranging from 1/8" to 1/3". They sell for below $1,000 and record to tape, or onto SD cards. They use the AVCHD format, which is more compressed and more difficult to edit than pro formats. They are small enough to be hand-held and can sometimes fit into pockets and purses.
Prosumer Cameras
Bridging the divide between $40,000 broadcast cameras and the $500 hand-held models, "prosumer" camcorders are used by small studios and students. They range between $1,000 and $5,000 and shoot in a variety of formats: HDV, ACVHD, AVCCAM, XDCAM and P2. The prosumer segment often includes cameras with three CCDs.
Broadcast Cameras
Broadcast cameras are often shoulder mounted and heavy. Most feature removable lenses and all have three large CCDs. They cost roughly $40,000, for a Betacam or VariCam. The quality is high, even when shooting in low light. These cameras shoot uncompressed, or at 100 megabits per second, compared to consumer cameras, which shoot at 24 megabits per second.
Digital SLRs
Still-picture cameras with removable lenses, capable of taking full HD video, are the latest innovation. The Canon EOS 5d Mark II is a top model. With a sensor area of 1.47" (full frame 35mm), the video is high-quality. (The largest consumer camera sensor area is .3".) Another popular DSLR is the Panasonic GH1, which has a sensor area of 1.3".
Warning
CMOS sensors in DSLR camcorders and some high-end consumer camcorders have a "rolling shutter." Avoid these models, or always use a tripod. Also, be wary of small $100 hand-held cameras that advertise 1,080 pixels. Although they do shoot at that resolution, the quality is not HD.
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