Cars & Transportation - 22 May 2007

i have been trying to look for a sport bike from honda in the 250 cc range! i know they exist but are they still being produced by the company? I am looking for the street sports bike(crotch rockets)!!

2007-05-22 04:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by virus k 1 in Motorcycles

I have a '95 Yamaha Virago that has been in the shop for a new starter since May 1. It took a couple days before the diagnosis, then 7 days to get the wrong part, etc etc etc. Had they received the right part, it would be a two-week repair for the most common problem with this year of my bike.

Is this sort of repair time excessive? Typical?

The Virago is my first bike, and this is my first time to deal with repairs. My experience with cars is that nearly any repair can be done the same day. I know that an older bike may require a special part order, so I am struggling with what a reasonable expectation for repair times should be. For all I know, three weeks+ is great service.

In other words, should I look for a different shop the next time I need repairs?

2007-05-22 04:05:58 · 6 answers · asked by dave77459 2 in Motorcycles

I ran my boat for about 2 hours solid on friday, then when pulling up a skier, it stalled and died. After that, it wouldnt start. I have had problems with this boat since day one. I have replaced the battery (it now has two good ones), I have checked the fuel water separater filter and it is good. I have checked the connections, they are good. The boat has done this before, but it has always started back up when I let it sit for a while. This time I am not getting anything. It only SLIGHTly clicks when I turn the key. This is a 5.7 Mercercruiser I/O. Any ideas?

2007-05-22 04:00:54 · 3 answers · asked by bickmoe 1 in Boats & Boating

Is there any way to negotiate the purchase price with the dealer, or is the price of buying the car after the lease pretty much set in stone? Thanks!

2007-05-22 04:00:07 · 4 answers · asked by marky p 1 in Buying & Selling

I can't believe Americans continue to finance our own demise by making the Middle East our masters...all for OIL??? Every country in the world uses small vehicles due to their price per gallon. Gas prices will continue to go UP as long as we PAY for it. Demand auto makers make cars that run on water, or anything other than oil. We knew in the 70's we needed to change our ways with respect to the consumption of gasoline and here we are 30 years later and nothing has changed...except the control the Middle East has over us!! Wake up America before our enemies BUY (with our $) and USE the "mushroom cloud" over us. Let them DRINK THEIR OIL!! Tell our auto manufacturers we want engines that get a MINIMUM of 50 mpg!!! Nobody addresses our oil problems at the root - our vehicles!! I guess Americans would rather drive their 10 mpg vehicles and GAMBLE that Iran's fanatical regime is just "stating" they want us DEAD!!

2007-05-22 03:55:28 · 5 answers · asked by Marcia D 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-05-22 03:52:17 · 11 answers · asked by ANTONIO T 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I need to register my out of state motorcycle in California before the end of this month (current out of state registration expires this month). My battery is dead and the dealership says its going to take more than a week to get a new battery in (the battery wont hold a charge).

Do i need to bring down the bike for inspection, or can I just register it without inspection at the DMV?

2007-05-22 03:39:14 · 9 answers · asked by arus.geo 7 in Motorcycles

Have you ever been either the rider or passenger on a motorcycle and layed it down (i.e. crashed) Summarize the event for us.

2007-05-22 03:35:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I had a dream that I was on a cross country trip on a train. I want to go at least overnight if not two or more. I was on the amtrak website and it was really confusing. Where can I go and where do I book the tickets? I live in southern cali.

2007-05-22 03:34:37 · 2 answers · asked by Red 2 in Rail

just wood like to buy a 4x4 old or new tipes and wood like to know what thay am like to run and am thay good on fuill and witch 1 is good to keep on the road for cost as i have onley had cars so can u help like showcun .suzukey and more thank you

2007-05-22 03:31:14 · 6 answers · asked by staffieredspain 1 in GMC

I want to get new ones to put on my recently bought integra. i know for air filter, K&n but for oil filter do i buy Fram, Fram tough guard or a different one? any suggestions. Also, which one will help me save more gas.

2007-05-22 03:22:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Acura

With the 2008 model cars coming in a few months from now, what happens to the 2007 models cars that autodealer don't sell?

2007-05-22 03:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by SoCal 6 in Buying & Selling

I need to know if I need more fluid or is their a serious problem with the transmission.

2007-05-22 03:05:30 · 10 answers · asked by mosesncali_ou812 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for an explanation and or a diagram that explains how to take the bed extender off

2007-05-22 03:03:58 · 7 answers · asked by Greg M 1 in Ford

I have a 01' Pontiac Sunfire coupe (69,100 miles) and have recently noticed a squeaking noise whenever i drive over speed bumps, railroad tracks or other bumps along the way. It's only on the right front side. Is there a recall or something that maybe could help me save money or anyone know what the problem is? It almost sounds like it needs to be lubed but we've tried that already. Didn't seem to help spraying everything! lol. Also, my whole top of the acutal engine is covered in like dark soot - oil or something... ahhh! Yeah, I should probably just take it in.

2007-05-22 03:00:52 · 4 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Pontiac

This site suggests:
http://www.zebraskimmers.com/oil_skimmer_products/metalworking_refractometers_pHtesters.html

"Tap water contains minerals that can harm your coolant"

I was just wondering if there was a better form of treated / pure / distilled / evian water to use?

Thanks.

2007-05-22 02:55:51 · 10 answers · asked by Joe Bloggs 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-05-22 02:42:34 · 9 answers · asked by Lee C 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-05-22 02:35:31 · 8 answers · asked by vlauricella 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I borrowed my friend's car and have managed to get the key stuck in the ignition. There are two keys for this car, one is the manufacturer's key and one is a regular key you can have made anywhere. The situation is the key locked in the ignition is the one you can get anywhere and I am under the impression it is either not made 100% correctly or due to security purposes for the car that it does not recognize the car it won't start. I mean it does start for a split second, then the security light pops on and shuts it down.
Now, the question:
Why does the keys get stuck and what can I do to get them out?

2007-05-22 02:30:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

Why Hyndai car can not put Satellite navigation system eventhough dealer fit option in Australia?
It is so silly.

2007-05-22 02:22:56 · 4 answers · asked by jdksydney 2 in Hyundai

My clutch engages at the very end of the pedal. I just installed a new clutch kit. The movement at the slave cylinder is only 1/2 inch when you press the clutch pedal. Can anyone tell me what is wrong?

2007-05-22 02:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by Mark F 4 in Nissan

What's the best way to seal a leaky transmission? My transmission runs fine but leaks and I have to refill every 3 weeks or so. The leak is somewhere inside so the repair would be really expensive.

2007-05-22 02:17:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Do I need a kit? I have also seen the top plate and the front, what pieces do I need?

2007-05-22 02:08:58 · 4 answers · asked by AM 1 in Motorcycles

2007-05-22 02:07:28 · 12 answers · asked by blueeyeswaitingtoshine 1 in Insurance & Registration

I'd liked anybody to tell me and support with some links if possible about some companies and equipments which used to clean Ships and vessels tanks like Mud oil tanks , Cement Tanks ..

2007-05-22 01:53:53 · 3 answers · asked by dodooo888 1 in Boats & Boating

By allowing gasoline prices to rise to astronomical prices, it will hurt the economy and place hardships on working americans who are now strained just to get to work. Also need to force oil companies to start building refineries.

2007-05-22 01:53:26 · 17 answers · asked by reddog 1 in Commuting

I work for a fuel wholesaler. I watch gas prices every ten minutes. But I go to play golf and people are talking about gas prices will go to $4 a gallon. I can't find any documented facts on this. The highest average right now is 3.46 at the pumps. I guess it could go up but why do people make up this number. If you know a credible web site where it states this let me know.

2007-05-22 01:29:04 · 13 answers · asked by Mark J 2 in Commuting

1998 isuzu KB twin cab 2.8 turbo diesel. replaced all front tyrod ends and ball joints.

2007-05-22 01:21:52 · 6 answers · asked by steven b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

When you drive a small, fuel efficient car that gets 30+ mpg it really isn't that big a deal. I hope this causes some people to think twice about buying and owning gas guzzling SUV's. Let's see gas go up to $5/gallon!

2007-05-22 01:17:45 · 14 answers · asked by vagabond79 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a motorbike which i want to sell. What are the things i need to keep in mind, like transfer of registration, sale documents etc.

2007-05-22 01:16:50 · 2 answers · asked by surojeet 3 in Motorcycles