Cars & Transportation - 4 October 2007

I am looking at street bikes cause my boyfriend REALLY wants one and even though I am so against it cause they are extrememly unsafe...I can see how happy he would be if he had one. So I am just looking around and checking out prices. Well, I came across this one.....
http://www.metromotorcycles.com/Street%20Bike%20Pages/street3.htm
And I just can't see how it can only cost a thousand dollars!!! I know very little about bikes so any help would be appreciated. Also, if you know of a website where they sell nice, used, inexpensive street-bikes let me know. Thanks so much.

2007-10-04 17:39:45 · 10 answers · asked by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 in Motorcycles

but turns on when opening the passenger door?
please help.

2007-10-04 17:32:49 · 7 answers · asked by heythere 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 03' Dodge neon SRT-4 it has a 2.4L Turbo Twin Cam Engine, and i have put almost 100,000 in it and it has 509HP but if i go all out i spin til 5th gear is there anything i can do to reduce spin? if someone needs to know wht upgrades i have just let me know and you can im on yahoo and ask me. best answer goes to most informative. thanks in advance

2007-10-04 17:29:02 · 8 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Dodge

what will i need to do to my 2005 Dodge Cummins Turbo, I raced a Z60 2005 vette. I beat him in the 1/4 mile drags about 2 car lenghts.

I want more performance by way of the TURBO and changing my exhaust system. I know this truck can be faster than a EVO 7 - 8 and WRX STI, turning a 10.47 in a1/4 mile @ 124.64
what do ya reconmend as for after market parts ?

2007-10-04 17:28:27 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Dodge

i also own a 1990 mercury grand marquis ls 5.0 v8 and i want to know what i can do to it (buy) to increase alot of horsepower i wanna drag it but i dont want those bigger rear drag tires and custom suspensions i want loud exhaust like flowmasters n horsepower!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-04 17:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

Been working on a 93 chevy with the 350. No spark. I changed the coil and checked the rotor and cap, they look ok. I think the coil is putting out spark, but I didn't have nerve enough to hold it! lol! How can I check the coil with a multi meter? What else can I check?
Thanks

2007-10-04 16:44:44 · 12 answers · asked by chenson45 2 in Chevrolet

I am interested in buying a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. It gets 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.
Is there any way to increase the gas mileage of the truck?
It is a 3.9L V6 with 70,000 miles

2007-10-04 16:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by mcmittens05:) 1 in Dodge

2007-10-04 16:44:39 · 5 answers · asked by blonde_remix 1 in Commuting

I have basic mechanical knowledge. I have a 99 volkswagon jetta 5spd manual. Car has been running great until today when I started it up all the cylinders weren't firing which I assumed because it was idling really rough and having a hard time moving in first gear. Check engine light came on while in nuetral and began flashing when I put it in gear. What I'm hoping is good news is that I just bought some gas, ran it for 5 miles, stopped for an hour came back out and this happened. Do you think it is bad gas? What else could it be? How do I prove and get the gas station to pay for that if it is their fault?

2007-10-04 16:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

YESTERDAY
I was driving my 1987 Chevy Suburban yesterday, around the ninth block traveled, it died. I was only going 20-25 mph in my neighborhood. At the ninth block the electrical things like the radio died out then the engine shut off. The brakes lhad locked up. Fortunately I could start right away and drive it back home

TODAY, now the truck isn't working. I started it a couple times at first but it had to turnover for awhile. But once it was running it would shake and the truck shut off by itself again. I started it again, and when I gave it gas while in park the power would die and the truck would shut off. Then I tried to start again, but now it would take really long to start up, but then would die right after. And when it did it sounded like the serpentine belts were getting stuck, or something (i dont know) - something was not right.

NOW it starts up fast, but it dies right away

let me know if you are a real mechanic or just guessing so I really know what to do Thank

2007-10-04 16:33:01 · 8 answers · asked by ... 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a used small 98' two door car for 1000 bucks next door and it is immaculate but small. Everyone advises you need a new car...but I already have another 2000 two door car.
I switch using cars, both immaculate and around 97k miles..both dependable, both paid for. I don;t want to get a larger newer veicle and pay a car pymt...spoiled or what?

2007-10-04 16:28:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I was driving my 1987 Chevy Suburban yesterday and around the ninth block traveled, it died. I was only going 20-25 mph in my neighborhood. At the ninth block the electrical things like the radio died out then the engine shut off. The brakes lhad locked up. Fortunately I could start right away and drive it right back home.

UNFORTUNATELY, now the truck isn't working. I started it a couple times at first but it had to turnover for awhile. But once it was running it would shake and the truck shut off by itself again. I started it again, and when I gave it gas while in park the power would die and the truck would shut off. Then I tried to start again, but now it would take really long to start up, but then would die right after. And when it did it sounded like the serpentine belts were getting stuck, or something (i dont know) - something was not right.

NOW it starts up fast, but it dies right away.

Please help.
let me know if you are a real mechan ic or are just guessing Thanks

2007-10-04 16:10:11 · 5 answers · asked by ... 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-04 15:59:50 · 0 answers · asked by Matt H 2 in Subaru

I am from omaha nebraska and i need intransits on my car or its gonna get towed, i just got it so i have 30 days to get plates.. Anyone who can give me a site to get them off of or make some for me and email them to me so i can print them off will get #1 best answer!!! THANKS

2007-10-04 15:55:54 · 1 answers · asked by Gail 3 in Insurance & Registration

These are our only 2 options to choose from. We have 7 people.

2007-10-04 15:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toyota

I'm taking sailing lessons very soon and not sure what to wear. Keelboat sailing off Southern California. Cold but not too cold. Not dinghy sailing (22 foot keel).

I have some deck shoes but not sure what else to wear. It should get slightly cold so I figure shorts with a nice windbreaker? Warm jacket meant for the water? The only jackets I have are cotton and not really good for water..

Should I just pick up a decent sailing jacket? (windbreaker?)..

Any suggestions?

2007-10-04 15:17:41 · 4 answers · asked by jvstiniann 2 in Boats & Boating

I have a hyundai right now, but I was thinking of getting a dodge later on. I just want to know if that is a good move to make.

2007-10-04 15:15:30 · 8 answers · asked by matt j 2 in Dodge

I had a crazy little problem this afternoon driving back from work. This stupid truck driver cut me off badly, so in the heat of the action I pulled out my .357 and fired a couple of rounds at him. In the process I damanged acidentally my windshield. I 'm thinking of calling in sick tomorrow to go fix my windshield, and also people will not see me and ask me what happend. Or, should I go to work in a rent-a-car, and fix my windshield saturday?

2007-10-04 15:13:43 · 10 answers · asked by Frank V 3 in Commuting

It's a '99 Dodge Dakota, The key and the remote are locked in the truck. All windows are up, Good thing is... The alarm isnt set, Yet the doors are locked. I cant find anybody around the neighborhood with a metal coat hanger, and every store/Clothes shops that may have them are now closed since it's 7:07.

How can I pick the lock? Or what else can I use to unlock the door??? We need to get into the truck. It has my brothers house key in it!

We have about a million paper clips if those could help..


THANKS!
P.S. We dont want to call a tow truck! Please help!

2007-10-04 15:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by lilman4christ14 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Going back to my Honda Prelude Si. Is there a way of locking the rear steering mechanism without disrupting the alignment or performance of the vehicle. History is...the car was once RHD and because in Manila, we're LHD so it went through a conversion process. Since the rear steering mechanism is still on the right and I'm still using the original rack and pinion and steering on "robotics", the steering is a bit heavy (like when your power steering gives way). I'm awaiting for the LHD rack and pinion assembly to arrive but what do I do about the rear end steering? I don't mind locking it out.

Do I have to change the rear end too?

I welcome your feedback. Thanks so much!

2007-10-04 15:08:25 · 1 answers · asked by Iceman 1 in Honda

I have a 1988 Ford Ranger. I recently have done some work to my truck and removed some bolts. These bolts have years worth of dirt and rust on them (about 75% dirt 25% rust) is there any chemicals that I can soak these in to remove the dirt and rust. Please only recommend chemicals that I can buy at an auto store such as Advance Auto Parts or O'Reilly's Auto Parts.

2007-10-04 15:06:59 · 10 answers · asked by karate09 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

good buy- bad buy

2007-10-04 14:53:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

Race?
A 1996 or 1997 BMW M3 vs. Early '90s Nissan 240.

M3 is immaculate (about 50k on it), Nissan is a not so nice..

Suggests on who would win?

2007-10-04 14:38:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

What's good about delay-off headlights? don't they only drain your car's battery when your engine's off and the lights go off after a delay?

2007-10-04 14:38:37 · 7 answers · asked by Λir§trikę X³ 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I an looking for the german names of different volkswagon parts, such as what do they call the windshield wipers, steering wheel, heater, seats, etc.

2007-10-04 14:36:26 · 4 answers · asked by blue angel 1 in Volkswagen

1991 toyota van with 332,976 miles still running baby!

2007-10-04 14:29:29 · 5 answers · asked by David 2 in Toyota

i think it is on top of my carburetor? 6.25 hp briggs&stratton engine it also has a turtle and a rabbit on the handle bar switch what is that?

2007-10-04 14:23:30 · 7 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

in package i mean 2 12in subs in a box with amp ...for lets say under $300 i know i wont get stunning quality with that price limit but please give suggestions mayb the mtx road thunder series?...please help 10 points! also how many rms power should the amp have compared to the rms of the speakers..and what does it mean to bridge wires? and when should wires b bridged?

2007-10-04 14:22:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

2007-10-04 14:14:11 · 1 answers · asked by fancypuppy1 2 in Motorcycles

I just got rear ended, my car was parked. Obviously it wasn't my fault. My insurance told me that they are sending out a auto claims adjuster. People are telling me that this is strange. That usually it is the other person's insurance adjuster that comes to look at the car. What can I expect from a claims adjuster from my company? Why are they even coming, I have liability, so the other company is going to be paying all the bill, right??? I am confused, I have never filed a claim before.

2007-10-04 14:11:21 · 11 answers · asked by nima 3 in Insurance & Registration