Articles for category: AUTOMOTIVE

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How to Fix Your Motorbike Using Basic Tools Found at Home

A motorbike or a motorcycle is divided into various categories and engine capacities. Among the well known categories are the chopper, scooter, dirt bikes, sport bikes and of course the standard bikes. Each of these categories has different engine capacities to meet the requirements of its specific functions. A dirt bike needs to have high ...

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A Review of the Harley Davidson Road Glide Touring Motorcycle

Available in nine different colors to suit any taste, the Harley Davidson Road Glide touring motorcycle is one of the touring motorcycles that really gives you some flash when you’re going down the road. Still considered a clean looking touring motorcycle, the Road Glide and its distinctive fairing make a loud statement wherever you go.. ...

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How to Choose a Car Audio System Head Unit

The head unit of a car audio system is where the CD player, cassette player, and radio are. Because this is where your sound quality starts, it’s important to choose a model that sounds good to you. Where car audio is concerned, differences in price usually do indicate differences in quality. Skimping here can lower ...

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Why Bangkok Has One of the World’s Worst Traffic Jam Problems

Recently, I stumbled upon some old websites talking about traffic problems in Bangkok. Written about 10 years ago, they mentioned how Bangkok had one of the worst traffic problems in the world with unbelievable traffic jams. However, they went on to mention that once the sky train and the underground lines were opened, these traffic ...

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit Product Review

With the new generation of gaming consoles, wireless controllers have quickly become the norm. While having no messy wires or plugs to deal with is an advantage, the disadvantage comes with having to buy batteries to power your wireless wonders. In the case of Microsoft’s Xbox 360, you can take several routes when buying batteries ...

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The Ford Escort ZX2: Gone but Not Forgotten

Several years ago I was starting a new job that required a fair amount of driving and realized that it was time for a new car. Basically, I was looking for something sporty but still relatively inexpensive and that would have good gas mileage. After looking at all of the options available to me, I ...

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FAQ’s on the New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Who needs a commercial driver’s license (CDL)? In the state of New Mexico, a CDL is required for any driver who operates a vehicle that: Weighs more than 26,000 pounds Has a trailer that makes the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer more than 26,000 pounds Transports more than 15 passengers Requires hazardous materials ...

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Buying Guide for Cars: Used Car Auto Auctions

If you want a new car, but want to avoid financing the vehicle for five years, or having a huge monthly car payment, you many consider purchasing your next vehicle at a public auction. Public automobile auctions are held throughout the country on a regular basis. Some areas have auctions every weekend, in which potential ...

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How to Change a Front Wheel Bearing

Changing front wheel bearings is not a particularly tough job. As long as the race is not scored, the worst part of the job is getting plenty of grease into the bearing. Most of the time, you know that a front wheel bearing is starting fail because of a high pitched whine coming from the ...

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Safety at the Gas Pump: How to Avoid Accidents

Each year, Americans pump fuel into cars around 11 – 12 BILLION times, according to a report by the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI). Despite laws requiring retailers to install safety nozzles, post warning signs, sell only approved fuel containers, clean fuel spills, and properly dispose of unwanted fuel, around 100 accidents still occur each year, ...