Posted on: 09 May, 2005
Author: Jack Smith
True Tales: Where the only limits are the traffic on the road, the power under the hood, and the nerves of the driver at the wheel. If I ever get an autograph card printed up, its going to be like the one I got from Prince Leopold von Bayern. The card depicted the amiable heir to the throne of Bavaria in a bright red, flame-retardant Nomex racing suit, his long blonde hair curling at his collar, the very picture of the dashing aristocratic sportsman. To give the prince his props, its more than image. Until a few years ago the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 04 May, 2005
Author: Kay Zetkin
There are so many choices in purchasing a motorcycle. Often what youd consider and compare with others are in terms of handling, speed, luggage, space and its overall appearance. Of course, these factors, among many others, would generally be based on your choice between the type of bike you thats most preferable for your lifestyle and personality: touring, sport-touring, sport, standard, cruiser, enduro, dual-sport and off-road. Each type also comes with its very own riding attitude and of course, riding gears and accessories. Notice this, Harley-Davidson bike riders would not go out riding in the same biking outfit and accessories...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 April, 2005
Author: Granny's Mettle
When it comes to accessorizing, riders and owners of motorcycles, particularly those that are new in this field, often spend their money in increasing engine performance. Oftentimes, they put their entire budget on performance motorcycle parts accessories like exhausts, fuel injection, mapping systems, and other components to help boost the motorcycle's engine. But once they experience track riding, the illusion of power as the most important component to gain speed fades fast. In fact, too much of it without taking into consideration the other factors may just make your motorcycle more than you can handle. Many have experienced that it...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 April, 2005
Author: Jakob Jelling
Tire pressure is one of the things a car needs to have checked most often. Ideally, you should check them once a month as well as any other time when they might look low. Also, if you are planning a long trip with your car, tire pressure is one of the main things you should check, along with a general checking. The first thing you need in order to be able to check your car's tire pressure is a tire pressure gauge. You can acquire one at any car parts store or just use one in a gas station. All...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 April, 2005
Author: Jakob Jelling
Choosing the right fuel treatments might be the difference between your car mechanism's receiving bad deposits or not as well as it could reduce the engine's wear or increase it in case it was wrongly chosen. Due to all these reasons, it is very important that you buy the right fuel treatments for your car instead of choosing them randomly. If you wish to learn which the right fuel treatments for your car are, you should start by consulting your car owner's manual. Most car owner's manuals come with indications regarding the use of fuel treatments and some of them...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 25 February, 2005
Author: James Raia
Just inside the guard gate, the world renowned 17-Mile Drive in Carmel, Calif., begins with a primarily downhill and often winding two-lane road to Pebble Beach Golf Links. The tree-lined route features lavish, oceanfront homes and a predominately forest-like setting along California's central coast. It's a perfect several-mile locale for drivers who like to shift through gears. And it's not-so-surprisingly pleasant while doing so in the 2005 Honda Accord. With its V6, six-speed manual transmission offering, the exceedingly popular model crosses categories. The Accord is listed as a midsize vehicle and it's often compared to the Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 04 January, 2005
Author: James Raia
The 2005 ... ... is the least ... of the Japanese ... three sports utility ... It's compact, nicely designed and offers more standard features than many SUVs nearly The 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is the least expensive of the Japanese manufacturer's three sports utility vehicles. It's compact, nicely designed and offers more standard features than many SUVs nearly twice the price.But the Outlander faces a tough challenge. In a popular category that includes best-buy choices like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester, the Outlander doesn't offer any outstanding qualities that could sway potential buyers.My test drive for the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 November, 2004
Author: Thomas Yoon
In our previous issue, we discuss about the properties of lubricating oil and what to look for when buying or replacing them. http://www.free-engineering.com/fwezine33.htmToday, we want to find out as... In our previous issue, we discuss about the properties of lubricating oil and what to look for when buying or replacing them. http://www.free-engineering.com/fwezine33.htmToday, 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...
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