There is nothing more fun than spending a day racing and performing tricks on your ATV. However, it is important to always check your ATV tire before you start. Many ATV accidents are caused by ATV mud tires that are either over or under inflated. If your tire is not close to the recommended pressure amount, you could lose control of your ATV. Also, be aware that the tire pressure can vary greatly just from temperature changes throughout the day. When buying ATV tires, make sure that the tires you are buying are compatible with either the ATV you have or the ATV you are planning to buy. As a general rule, sport-utility ATVs should have mid sized tires, while sport ATVs, which are usually used for racing and stunts, should have larger sized tires. If you do not know what tire size is correct for your bike, consult your ATV manual.

While ATV mud tire prices are generally a little high, you will get what you paid for. The higher quality ATV tires will last much longer, provide more traction, and remain effective long after the discount tires have been worn down. Also, higher quality ATV mud tires have been proven to be generally safer than the cheaper models. If you are not able to afford a high quality tire, make sure to properly maintain your ATV tire, and check the tire pressure often.

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About the author:

Mike Yeager
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A WAY TO REALLY LOWER THE PRICE OF GASOLINESandi MosesBy: Sandi Moses

Every once in a while, someone starts a campaign to lower gasoline prices by urging everyone not to purchase any gas on a certain date. The chosen date is far enough in the future to allow for a massive e-mail and newscast campaign to spread the news far and wide throughout the land and get everyone geared up for the big day. The idea is that the resulting surplus of unsold gas would force distributors to lower the prices in order to be able to unload the stuff. There are two problems with that idea: 1) almost no one participates and 2) those who do participate buy their gas either the day before or the day after the target date, so the net result is the same amount of gas is sold and the price stays too high.

I have noticed that most drivers completely ignore the speed limit on the freeway. Where I live, the freeway speed limit in the city is 65 mph. It is quite possible to drive that fast in the right hand (slow) lane and have people come up on your bumper and give you an annoyed look as they go around you because they think you are driving too slowly! 80 mph in the left hand (fast or passing) lane is normal, as are people in hurry braiding in and out of lanes because they think their time is more important than yours and you are in their way. You might not want to hear this, but such driving wastes gas! The same gas you complain and moan about every time you fill out at the pump gets wasted out on the freeway by such drivers. Maybe even YOU??? (Nah..)

According to the website Howstuffworks, the best mileage can be achieved by driving between 40-60 mph. Now Im here to tell you that driving 40 mph on the freeway will get you one of three things: 1) a ticket for impeding the flow of traffic 2) into - or becoming the cause of - and accident 3) killed. However, driving at 60 mph wont cause any more dirty looks than driving at 65, as long as you stay in the right hand lane. You wont cause any accidents, and you wont get a ticket for impeding traffic. Again, according to Howstuffworks, gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. So you are wasting gas and wasting money by driving faster than 60 mph.

Now I can hear you already: But, Im late! Plan ahead, and leave a couple of minutes earlier. Think about it for a minute. If you drive 65 mph for one whole hour, you will only be 5 miles farther down the road that if you drove 60 mph for that same hour. Those of you who spend a whole hour commuting are usually not driving 65 miles. You are driving more like 10 miles, crawling along at jogging speeds. This wont work for that sort of commute. However, if your drive is such that you have the option of driving faster than 60 mph, DONT! Set your cruise control at 60 mph, slow down and save.

The beauty of this system is that you benefit from it even if no one else participates! There is a very real possibility that you could fill up your tank one less time per month. That would save you $20-$50 per month, which is $240-$600 per year. Spend it on Christmas presents. Splurge a little on your vacation. There are lots of ways you could enjoy the extra money. And if other people participate, because more and more people would be buying one less tank of gas per month, the supply really would go up because the demand really would be down, and that would mean lower prices which would benefit everybody (except maybe OPEC, and they dont need the money.) Try it!

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.

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About the author:

Sandi Moses has been involved in internet marketing since November, 2003. Visit her sites at http://www.123iwork4me.com
http://www.123-home-based-business-works-4-me.com

Two and Four Stroke Engines: Fast and Simple Answers.Daniel LevyA few fast responses and facts about Two and Four Stroke Engines.

Many years ago when I got hooked by motorcycles, I started to hear a lot about 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 back then, I left that question unanswered for a long time.

If this is your case or if your are interested in these two kind of internal combustion engines, in the next few lines I hope to give you a few fast answers and some resources to get more in depth information.

Just keep reading…

Here are some facts about two and four stroke engines:

TWO STROKE ENGINES

Cycle - Two Strokes:

1.- Compression (intake+compression)
2.- Combustion (combustion+exhaust)

Take a look at the cycle in:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/two-stroke2.htm

Advantages of two stroke engines:

The engine fires - spark plug ignites - once every revolution of the crankshaft.
They produce twice the power than four stroke engines.
They are much simpler than four stroke engines. Fewer parts to worry about.

Disadvantages:

You have to mix two stroke engine oil with gas, and depending on your consumption, this might be expensive.
They last less. Lubrication is not as efficient as in a four stroke engine with heavy oil.
Do not use gas efficiently.
Pollute more.

FOUR STROKE ENGINES

Cycle - Four Strokes:

1.- Intake
2.- Compression
3.- Combustion
4.- Exhaust

Take a look at the cycle in:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/engine4.htm

Advantages of four stroke engines:

Last longer than two stroke engines
More efficient use of gas
Pollute less than two stroke engines

Disadvantages:

More complicated. Many more parts to worry about.
Half as powerful as two stroke engines (for equivalent engines)
Fires once every two revolutions.

If you want to learn more about two stroke and four stroke engines, take a look at the pages I mention above. You will find extensive information and diagrams that will solve all of your doubts.

Well I hope this gave you some basic information and helped you answer some FAQ about two and four stroke engines!

Enjoy the ride!

Daniel Levy

P.S. Want more motorcycle info? Get it at www.japanese-motorcyles-only.com.

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About the author:

Daniel Levy is the owner and contributing writer of www.Japanese-Motorcycles-Only.comHe loves motorcycles and Web development. For more great info visit http://www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com

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December 20, 2004 — Byline: Miles Moore Controversy over tire-derived fuel (TDF), triumphs and snafus in state scrap tire programs, the re-appearance of pyrolysis …

Which bike tires do I need?
My current Fuji road bike has 700×23 tires that have worn out. When replacing tires, do I need exactly the same size or could I go for a 700×25 or a 700×20? What might the difference be? Are there particular tire brands/models that are ideal for durability and general city biking?

Tire Business - Resolve to make ‘05 a better year
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Folksonomied Better Business Bureau
The better business bureau seems to be kinda worthless. Is there a generic website where I can go to rate local businesses that isn’t awash with tons of ads or filler? I’m thinking something craigs-list-ish, but searchable, with Amazonian filtering (the website, not the large women, although that would be cool too). I think I just got ripped off by a tire store, and I’m tired of going through life a victim. Lazyweb, take me away! If such a site does not exist, would someone please monetize this idea right now and give me stock?

Tire Business - Nokian outsourcing to China
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Can a can fix a flat
Does anyone have any experience with alternatives to spare tires such as fix-a-flat or slime? I have just bought a second hand sports car that has no space fo luggage and am going away for Easter. There is a spare tire in the front that is taking up a lot of usable space and I am wondering whether modern roadside puncture repairs would actually do the job - should the worst happen.

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Wobbly wheels
Can the machines that tire shops use to remove/install tires bend alloy wheels if not used properly? I need to know before I go complain.

Snow tires for a 2001 BMW 325 Sport
A couple of questions on snow tires for BMWs… Like many others who lived in Boston last winter, I started thinking about getting snow tires in mid-August. I have a 2001 BMW 325 Sport. Two questions:

1. Any specific tire recommendations for this make/model?

2. My boss used to have a 5-series, still has the snow tires, and told me I could have them if they would fit. I’m not certain about the model number of the car or tires, but I could find both out if necessary. Is it even possible that these tires could work on my car?

And yes, I’ve seen this thread, but I didn’t feel it came close enough to answering the question, thanks.