Motorcycle chopper kits are a growth industry. But what does that mean to you and me? Well one thing that we know is that we will have more choppers to ogle at. There is not a single day that goes by without more and more pictures of chopper bikes that have just been finished showing up in all the motorcycle magazines. Then at the weekends, when we are on our 'hot' rides, we will see four or five show finish level bikes. There are more choppers around now than there have been in the last ...
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Congratulations !!!! You got the deal you were looking for. Now is the perfect time to mention to the dealer that you are looking to trade in that car you are currently driving. This way they cannot jack up the new car costs and offer you more for your car to make it seem like a better deal. If your trade-in is in good shape you should be looking for a price somewhere between retail and wholesale. If your car is spotless make sure the dealer knows he will not have to recondition it. ...
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Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has been very active in the KZN region and has recently supplied two well-known local companies with a range of its products. Digistics, the logistics company responsible for all KFC's and Macdonald's distribution in the KZN area has taken delivery of a Crown ESR Reach Truck, a Daewoo LP Gas G18 Forklift and three Crown WPS Powered Pallet Trucks. Samson Bohata, Digistics director, says that the reliability of both the product and the service is crucial in his ...
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Whether interest rates are high or low or it's the end of a model year with lots of incentives, motorcycle buyers tend to make the same mistakes when shopping for a motorcycle loan. Here are four common mistakes motorcycle buyers make with motorcycle loans. Shopping for a motorcycle before shopping for a motorcycle loan. Many motorcycle buyers enter the showroom looking for a motorcycle before they determine how much money a motorcycle lender is willing to loan to them for the purchase of ...
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Researching a Car That is Right For You Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle and write down pros and cons for each one. Also on each sheet of paper list the attributes which are most important to you. This list might include: MPG - if you put a lot of miles on your car this factor could make a big dent in your wallet if you pick ...
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Enjoy your car... that's simple huh? Well it's not really that simple. Here is a list of things to think about after the sale. ·Notify your insurance agent about the new car. ·Read the entire owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the service requirements. Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major things like timing belt and driveline fluids. ·Get used to operating the heating/AC controls and the radio so you do not have to fumble around and risk an accident while ...
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The function of a lubrication medium is: 1. To form a film between moving bearing components so that metal to metal contact is prevented. 2. To reduce friction and eliminate wear 3. To protect against corrosion 4. To seal against impurities like dust, dirt, water. In order for the oil film to be formed between the moving bearing components, the film must be sufficiently thick even under heavy load, high temperatures or vibrations. Some sleeve bearings that has very heavy loads, like in ...
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In our previous issue, we discuss about the properties of lubricating oil and what to look for when buying or replacing them. Ezine Article Today, we want to find out as to when to replace the lubricating oil. If you have a large quantity of lubricating oil to change, it is going to burn a hole in your pocket. So most plant operators try to preserve the properties of the lubricating oil for as long as possible. One of the most important functions of lubricating oil is to reduce the friction ...
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Mechanical machines need lubrication. No machines can run for long without lubrication of its moving parts. At best, the moving parts may wear out faster. At worst, entire machines can seize up and develop cracks. In severe conditions, the heat built up can even cause explosions and loss of lives. So lubrication is no small matter in machine operation. Lubrication oil can last for a very long time in normal machine operation. By determining the properties of lubrication oil, many machine ...
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In our previous publication, we touched on the subject of 2-stroke diesel engines. http://www.free-engineering.com/fwezine26.htm . Today, we ask why we choose to use 2-strokes? As you might remember, for a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, and then down to complete one cycle of the engine. In those 2 strokes of the piston, the crankshaft will have turned 1 revolution. In those 2 strokes of the piston the engine has also completed 4 stages of the combustion cycle - air ...
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What is a 2-stroke diesel engine? As the name suggests, these engines work on reciprocating actions of pistons. One stroke means one linear motion of the piston in one direction. When the piston moves in the opposite direction, that is counted as another stroke. For a 2-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, and then down to complete one cycle of the engine. In those 2 strokes of the piston, the crankshaft will have turned 1 revolution. The 2 strokes of the piston is to complete 4 stages of ...
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What is a 4-stroke diesel engine? As the name suggests, these engines work on reciprocating actions of pistons. One stroke means one linear motion of the piston in one direction. When the piston moves in the opposite direction, that is counted as another stroke. For a 4-stroke engine, the piston has to move up, then down, then up again, and then down again to complete one cycle of the engine. In that 4 stroke of the piston, the crankshaft will have turned 2 revolutions. The 4 strokes of the ...
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One of the most reliable internal combustion engines around is the diesel engine. In many industrial installations, diesel engines are used as prime movers for the generation of electricity and for emergency air compressors. It's true that they are rugged, but one of the most important advantages of these engines is the fact that they can be started by manual cranking. In remote areas, diesel engines can be counted upon for starting up from scratch. Once a small diesel engine is started, it ...
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Effective Online Car Sales on Ebay Motors Remember back when selling online was a new experience? Dealers tried everything to sell their vehicles online. Today's market has expanded to include several hot online marketplaces. The largest online marketplace is Ebay. Ebay has evolved into an online solution for everything from whole towns to your favorite paperback book. Big or small it doesn't matter, Ebay has everything for the savvy consumer. Vehicles are plentiful on Ebay. Ebay sells a ...
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Online Sales and The Auto Dealer Auto Dealers are finding selling their vehicles online hit or miss at best. Auto Trader and Ebay along with Smart Auction from General Motors are offering some of the best options to an Auto Dealer. Why is it that less than 10% of the vehicles listed online are actually selling? There are plenty of companies offering solutions but none seem to be working on a consistent basis. What about the dealer with an internet department? Is he any more successful? ...
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Wheel Tips For The Female Of The Species Too If you browse the internet ads for tires and wheels, it seems like flashy car rims is a guy thing. The websites are geared to a masculine point of view. Some websites feature sound and videos that include a pounding rap beat backed up by a view of 'shiny things.' Most websites feature Charlie's Angels 'look a likes' pouring themselves over the car chassis or pointing to flashy car rims. Lexani's official website features a four minute video to ...
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Learn the tips on how to act when stopped by a police officer and what to say to increase your chances of getting away with a warning and not being ticketed. If you want to save yourself from the worries and expenses of dealing with a speeding ticket then after reading this article you'll know what to do when stopped by an officer. If a police patrol car pulls up behind you with lights flashing, the key to the next few minutes is keeping things safe for you and the police officer. Slow down and ...
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A few fast responses and facts about Two and Four Stroke Engines. Many years ago when I got hooked by motorcycles I started to hear about the two and four stroke engines... It seemed there were (and there still are) strong opinions in pro and con of each of the engine types. As Internet wasn't available, and as I was worried about other aspects or motorcycle riding in that time, I left that question unanswered for a long time. If this is your case or if your are interested about these two kind ...
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You are prepared to spend an average of $300 - $500 for new sneakers for you vehicle. It's a maintenance item that is not optional and then the salesperson asks you if you want to purchase the Road Hazard warranty. "It's ONLY an additional $10 - $20 for each tire," he or she says. So, you're thinking, "Don't my tires come with a warranty already?" Great question! Most tires come with a warranty which covers workmanship and materials. In other words, the tire maufacterer covers things which are ...
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We all dream about the car we'd like, Maybe we see one in the street and think 'that's the one for me' then, being fickle, will see another a little further along the street and say 'No, that's the car I want!'. Don't worry, this is quite normal, very few people know exactly what they want. Here, we give you some considerations on choosing the right car for you so you don't end up saddled with a car that, frankly, disappoints you! Remember that you are likely to spend a lot of your time sitting ...
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So, the car looks great, you can picture yourself in it .. and now, the most important part - it is time for a test drive. Don't dismiss the test drive as just part of the sales process, taking a test drive is the most important part of buying a car. Yet so many people dismiss it as formality! And if you don't believe me, I (embarrassingly!) write from experience! The car that I'd lusted over, that 'dream' car that I'd so avidly researched, I sat in it in the car dealers, fell in love and ...
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Your no-nonsense guide to getting the right car at the right price. Buying a car can be quite daunting. With so many makes, models and finance options available and other decisions, it can be difficult to find the deal that leaves you 100% happy. However, the following pointers should help you make an educated decision when buying a new or used car. Where to buy? There are number of ways to buy a new or used car ' a car dealership isn't your only option. For example, there are independent ...
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It may be that you have been looking for a new car for a while. Maybe you have succumbed to impulse and just ordered that new ferrari. If you have you really thought about how you are going to shift your current car. Advertising it is the simple answer and there are lots of places to do it but to be honest this is less than half the battle. In the same way that clutter and mess will put off any potential house buyer , a dirty, clutter filled car will have potential new owners running for the ...
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/p> Most metropolitan areas have an abundance of tint shop choices. In the San Francisco, CA area alone, there are 30 different tint shops within a 30 mile radius. How does a discerning consumer choose the tint shop that does quality work? What is the difference between a "Dr. Tint" and a "Quality Window Tinting"? We at TintCenter.com Window Tinting Guides suggest that you do a little research. First, compile a list of 5 potential tint shops that are likely to do good work. Ask your friends an ...
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Years ago, some one in the car industry had a stroke of genius. They came up with an idea of engraving their name on each and every car that comes out of their factories. This small idea has generated free publicity worth millions of dollars for these car companies over the years. M.K. tried to adapt the car company's' idea for his business. M.K. was a general contractor. He used to go to houses and fix them up. He could handle everything from fixing tables to installing electrical lines to ...
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Audi is a luxury car from Germany designed to compete with the leaders of the luxury car market, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The headquarters of Audi is in Ingolstadt at Bavaria. Audi car parts are manufactured at various productions units in countries such as China, Hungary, Italy, Belgium and Germany. The German tagline for Audi is "Vorsprung durch Technik" which means Advancement through technology and the company uses advanced technologies to ensemble Audi car parts and to provide high comfort, ...
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