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Harley Motorcycle Oil Leak?

Are you protecting your investment in your Harley Davidson motorcycle?

A few facts I’m sure you are aware of, but do you know that the standard oil plug magnetism does not work at taking metal residue out of your oil that the oil filter does not catch. These particles can cost you money and wear your engine down.

These particles are mainly created by friction and lots of it. For example an engine cruising at a speed of only 2000 rpm, propels the pistons up and down the cylinder walls 33 times per second! Astounding! Really!

It would seem a good oil and filter change would cure this problem. Sorry, particles not trapped in the engines oil filter can stay inside your engine only to contaminate your fresh oil….and the cycle repeats itself over and over….there is an answer.

How big are these particles? A fine grain of salt is 100 microns, white blood cells 28 microns, red blood cells 8 microns. The only way to remove these small, damaging metal particles is with very strong magnetism. The super drain plugs we manufacture are the strongest high temperature magnetized drain plugs available in the world. Yes, in the world.

These magnetic drain plugs are the cure for your diseased engine oil in your Harley Davidson Softail or any Harley out there old or new. Your motorcycle will last longer, giving you piece of mind and saving you money as well.

A former rocket support mechanic came upon these truths about oil contamination which I am sharing with you. I hope it helps you understand what is going on in your motorcycle’s engine, transmission and your primary chain case.

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Bulldozer

The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is equipped with a blade.The term bulldozer is often used to mean any type of heavy machinery, although the term actually refers to a tractor that is fitted with a dozer blade.

Often times, bulldozers are large and extremely powerful tracked vehicles. The tracks give them amazing ground mobility and hold through very rough terrain. Wide tracks on the other hand, help to distribute the weight of the dozer over large areas,therefore preventing it from sinking into sandy ormuddy ground.

Bulldozers have great ground hold and a torque divider that’s designed to convert the power of the engine into dragging ability, which allows it to use its own weight to push heavy objects and even remove things from the ground. Take the CaterpillarD9 for example, it can easily tow tanks that weightmore than 70 tons. Due to these attributes, bulldozers are used to clear obstacles, shrubbery,and remains of structures and buildings.

The blade
The blade on a bulldozer is the heavy piece ofmetal plate that isinstalledon the front. Theblade pushes things around. Normally, the blade comes in 3 varieties:
1. A straight blade that is short and hasno lateral curve, nosidewings, and can be usedonly for fine grading.
2. A universal blade, or U blade, which istall and very curved,and features large side wings to carry more material around.
3. A combination blade that is shorter,offers less curvature, and smaller side wings.

Modifications
Over time, bulldozers have been modified to evolveinto new machines that are capable of things the original bulldozers weren’t. A good example is that loader tractors were created by removing the blade and substituting a large volume bucket and hydraulic arms which will raise and lower thebucket, therefore making it useful for scoopingup the earth and loading it into trucks.

Other modifications to the original bulldozerinclude making it smaller to where it can operate in small working areas where movement is very limited, such as mining caves and tunnels. Verysmall bulldozers are known as calf dozers.

History
The first types of bulldozers were adapted from farm tractors that were used to plough fields. Inorder to dig canals, raise earth dams, and part take in earth moving jobs, the tractors were equipped with a thick metal plate in the front. Later on, this thick metal plate earned the name blade.

The blade of the bulldozer peels layers of soil and pushes it forward as the tractor advances. The blade is the heart and soul of the bulldozer,as it was the first accessory to make full usefor excavation type jobs.

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Motorcycle Loading Ramps – Get a Good One

In order to transport your motorcycle safely in the back of your truck, whether you are heading to the track, the trail, or a bike show, motorcycle loading ramps are a necessity. No doubt you have a lot of money tied up in your bike. You can protect your investment by investing in a quality loading ramp.

It’s important that you use the right ramp to load and unload. One important factor is the height from the ground to the truck bed. Another is the size as well as weight of the bike. The heavier the bike, the more challenging it can be to load and unload. The risk of damage occurring can be minimized simply by using the right ramp. Motorcycle loading ramps are made with metal, often aluminum. In order to get better traction, ramps may be designed with a textured surface. Some come with holes drilled out at equal intervals.

If you load or unload your motorcycle by riding it on or off, a good feature to have is the safety strap. The strap is attached to one end of the ramp and can be connected to the back of the vehicle to prevent the ramp from moving while in use. Some of the better ramps also have rubber padding on the end that leans against the truck and help keep the ramp in place. Motorcycle loading ramps generally come in one of three main styles.

One of the main types is a non folding ramp. This type of ramp has a long straight span and is often made from aluminum. Aluminum is often favored in ramps because its light weight makes it easy to handle when you are by yourself. In general an aluminum loading ramp is able to handle loads of greater than 500 pounds. Spans may be perforated for better traction when loading a motorcycle.

The second kind is a folding ramp. A folding ramp is designed to be folded into two, three or even more sections. This makes them easy to both set-up and store. Folding motorcycle ramps may have greater weight capacity than non folding ramps. That makes them perfect to use with heavier larger motorcycles and even ATVs where extra width can come in handy.

With folding ramps, aluminum is the most common material used. It’s not only strong, but much lighter to maneuver around than ramps made with heavier metals. Aluminum also remains rust free. You can also get a ramp extender. With a ramp extender, you get an inclined type ramp as well as a bed extender. This comes in handy when your motorcycle is too long for the bed of your truck. Motorcycle loading ramps come in many styles and designs and with the added features available make loading or unloading your motorcycle both easy and safe.