Most Recent Articles from Cruising Rider

Quake drivel.(READERS' WRITES)
What a disappointment Rumbling Into The Earthquake Zone was! What drivel. Who gives a rat's ass about earthquakes, Mexican beans and parrots? I...11/1/06 by Crocker, Dennis · More from publication
The Deadman's Stripe: respect, part II.
A while back I wrote a column I called Respect. It seemed to strike a cord with many of our readers. I want to revisit the issue of respect and...11/1/06 by Hufnagle, Bill "BIKER BILLY" · More from publication
End of days: the walls of my church are made of asphalt, brick and solid steel; it's lined with rock and wood, river and ocean. I ride its pulpit and I preach...
There may be times in this wonderful life that everything seems stacked against you, that the forces of nature and the gods of motorcycling have...11/1/06 by Placa, Joshua J. · More from publication
All will be revealed ... by the Oracle, if you dare ask.(THE ORACLE SPEAKS)(Interview)
Dear Oracle, I have a chance to buy a used Suzuki Intruder 1400 at a real friendly price. I like the looks of the machine and it appears to be in...11/1/06 · More from publication
Eat my rust: Free All.(CANDY STORE)
You can forget about using your acetylene torch to loosen those nasty corroded bolts. Free All, a product the company calls a "rust eating...11/1/06 · More from publication
Going Native in style: Native Bike Art apparel.(CANDY STORE)
Native Bike Art, designer and producer of quality jewelry, belts and accessories, announces the launch of a new line of custom-made leather...11/1/06 · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Kiplinger's New Cars & Trucks

What to look for on a test drive
To objectively compare the cars and trucks you're interested in, use our handy scorecard. A test drive is more than a ritual. It's the most...1/1/99 by Ed Henry · More from publication
How to cut insurance costs
A little comparison shopping can pay off with a policy that costs hundreds less. Accidents happen. In cars, they happen nearly 100,000 times a day,...1/1/99 by Kimberly Lankford · More from publication
Keeping your car like new
Sticking to a new cars maintenance schedule is a lot easier than it used to be. You don't have to be old to remember 1,000-mile oil changes "points...1/1/99 by Ted Orme · More from publication
Free repairs for older cars
Even after your cars warranty expires, you may be able to get it fixed free. It's a car owner's nightmare. As soon as the manufacturer's warranty...1/1/99 by Ed Henry · More from publication
Don't get stuck with a lemon - Statistical Data Included
New-car quality is high, but mistakes still happen. If you buy one, you may be due a refund. The quality of new cars and trucks continues to...1/1/99 by Russell Shew · More from publication
Big trucks are best-sellers
Chevrolet's new Silverado aims to give Ford's F-series pickups a run for their money. Why are pickups so popular? We once posed that question to...1/1/99 by Ed Henry · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Rider

Response; road hazards.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
In Clement Salvadori's April Road Tales column on irresponsible animals he states, "Deer are responsible for 1.5 million vehicular accidents...6/1/07 · More from publication
Response; look for the details.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
I always look forward to articles by Clement Salvadori. His May Road Tales column, Little Things Add Up, was especially resonant. In a few...6/1/07 by Scovel, Steve · More from publication
2007 UM cruisers.(Kickstarts)
Based at international headquarters in Miami, Florida, UM (formerly United Motors) offers American-badged cruiser motorcycles manufactured by...6/1/07 by Tuttle, Mark, Mark · More from publication
Getting home in a hurry: emergency evacuation service providers.(Riding around)
Knowing that most unspoiled and interesting motorcycle roads are likely to be in remote locations brings with it the need to develop options...6/1/07 by Parchman, James · More from publication
Response; Tom-Tom mounting bracket.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Regarding Peter Laird's letter in the May Response column, Tom-Tom has an auto kit which supplies a windscreen mounting bracket and a cigarette...6/1/07 by Hillman, John · More from publication
Response; ahead of its time.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
It was great seeing Clement Salvadori select a Yamaha TDM 850 for May's Retrospective. I've been riding my 1992 for several years, and it's one of...6/1/07 by Frankie, Cranky · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Autoparts Report

Kyosan Denki America and DENSO to Establish Mt. Sterling, Ky. Manufacturing Facility - Kyosan Denki America Inc., DENSO International America Inc. form Kyosan...
Kyosan Denki America, Inc., of Winchester, Ky., and Denso International America, Inc., of Southfield, Mich., said that they will establish a North...3/19/03 · More from publication
Linamar To Build A New Manufacturing Facility In Ontario - Linamar Corp - Brief Article
Linamar Corp. said it plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario to manufacturer cylinder heads for an existing customer. Plans...3/19/03 · More from publication
Visteon Corp. Will Drop Out Of Seating Business - Brief Article
Visteon Corp. said it will exit its seating business located in Chesterfield, Mich. The Chesterfield plant currently provides seating systems to...3/19/03 · More from publication
Big Three New Vehicle Quality Improves According To Recent Survey
The Big Three automakers are on a par with European automakers in terms of quality, but still lag their Asian counterparts, according to a recent...3/19/03 · More from publication
Tenneco Automotive Expands Operations in China - Brief Article
Tenneco Automotive said that its exhaust manufacturing joint venture in Dalian, China has expanded its operations with a new JIT (just-in-time)...3/19/03 · More from publication
Independent Warranty Providers Receive Higher Satisfaction Ratings From Dealers Than OEM Providers
In the highly profitable area of extended warranty programs, automotive dealerships are significantly more satisfied with independent service...3/19/03 · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Automotive News

Stockpiles by maker; Days supply on May 1, 2008.(News)(Hyundai Corp.)(Nissan North America Inc.)(Porsche AG)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Smallest 1. BMW+: 32 2. Hyundai-Kia: 45 3. Porsche+: 46 4. Toyota Motor Sales+: 52 5. Daimler AG+: 59 Largest 1. Isuzu+:...5/12/08 · More from publication
Late News.(Ford Motor Co.)(Sonic Automotive Inc. sues Mercedes-Benz USA)(Fiat S.p.A. to open a plant to boost productions)(Brief article)
Ford: Wait on Kerkorian DETROIT - Ford Motor Co.'s board on Friday asked shareholders to take no action in response to a tender offer issued by...5/12/08 by Harris, Donna; Nussel, Donna; Nussel · More from publication
Spinoff dismantles ArvinMeritor ambitions.(News)
Byline: Robert Sherefkin It's back to square one for ArvinMeritor Inc. CEO Chip McClure's decision to spin off the company's light-vehicle...5/12/08 · More from publication
Calendar.
AUTO SHOWS May 15-18 - Budapest International Motor Show, Budapest Fair Center, Budapest, Hungary, 36 1 263 6884, www.automobil.hungexpo.hu...5/12/08 · More from publication
Molder AMP is a case study in auto-suppliers' travail.(News)(Company overview)
Byline: Rhoda Miel For more than four decades, AMP Industries Inc. has been a go-to plastics injection molder for the auto industry. It won...5/12/08 by Miel, Rhoda · More from publication
Daimler seems to be betting on peace in Iraq.(Final assembly)(Daimler opening an office in Baghdad )(Brief article)
Byline: Edward Lapham You have to wonder about Daimler's decision to open an office in Baghdad by year end. Haven't the top Daimler execs in...5/12/08 by Lapham, Edward · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Automotive News Europe

Fiat wants 6 stars for new 500.(News)
Byline: Luca Ciferri Fiat wants its new 500 to set a higher standard for minicar safety. Five stars is the top score given by independent...7/9/07 · More from publication
One version not enough for Fiat 500; Cabriolet, sporty Abarth are already approved; wagon, SUV under study.(News)
Byline: Luca Ciferri Fiat wants to capitalize on its sales leadership in European minicars by turning the new 500 into a full model range....7/9/07 by Ciferri, Luca · More from publication
VW shows engines of future.(News)
Byline: Dale Jewett To cut CO2 emissions, Volkswagen sees a future in engines that combine the best qualities of gasoline and diesel units....7/9/07 · More from publication
French vow to win back customers; Renault, PSA expect new models to help boost sluggish European sales.(News)
Byline: Sylviane de Saint-Seine Franck Beun is an aspiring 30-year-old entrepreneur in France's Loire Valley. He drives a Renault Kangoo but...7/9/07 · More from publication
News digest.(Briefs)
Chrysler, Mercedes will keep sharing CHELSEA, Michigan, USA - Plans by Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz to share future electrical architectures, SUV...7/9/07 · More from publication
Skoda aims for 1 million; VW's Czech unit heads east into more emerging markets.
Byline: Lyle Frink Skoda aims to build a million cars annually by 2015, completing its transformation from a marginal Czech manufacturer to a...7/9/07 · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Automotive Manufacturing & Production

Connections. - Review - book review
There's one thing that bothers me when I read--and unless I'm reading about solipsism, it is difficult not to encounter it--about e-commerce is that...2/1/03 by Gary S. Vasilash · More from publication
Are You Wasting Your People's Time?
Few managers believe that they can possibly be the cause of wasted time, but it's often the case. The boss who keeps people waiting to see him, or...12/1/02 by Ted Pollock · More from publication
Engaging the ES 300 - Statistical Data Included - Brief Article
Although some people think that this is the Age of the Truck, with vehicles like the all-new ES 300, the people at Lexus don't see car sales going...9/1/01 by Gary S. Vasilash · More from publication
Route to the Top: Seek Out Responsibility - management technique
The average reaction to a new assignment is: "Why me?" Fear of failure temporarily paralyzes initiative; self-doubt sets in. But why be average?...9/1/01 by Ted Pollock · More from publication
One Shining Example - profile of unnamed company's successful management techniques - Brief Article
I recently spent time with a mid-sized supplier from the western side of Michigan, a company somewhat unique in the automotive industry. It has a...9/1/01 by Brett C. Smith · More from publication
Chevy Avalanche: SUT Alors! - Chevrolet builds sport-utility truck, Avalanche - Statistical Data Included - Brief Article
The Chevrolet Avalanche is General Motors' attempt to simultaneously enter and dominate the nascent sport utility truck (SUT) market. Built on the...9/1/01 by Kermit Whitfield · More from publication

Most Recent Articles from Automotive Industries

Driving with wire: nowadays control systems are being replaced by electronic systems, based in microprocessors
CABLES HAVE BEEN an integral part of auto-motive design since the first motorized vehicles took to the streets. They are used in a wide variety of...7/1/05 · More from publication
Partnership opportunities in Russia: Avtopribor, one of the largest suppliers to the Russian automotive industry, is looking for partnerships with companies...
Partnerships are needed to meet the requirements of OEMs moving into Russia, says Avtopribor general director Alexey Melnikov. At present the company...7/1/05 · More from publication
Delays in Central American trade pact
A TRADE AGREEMENT designed in part to help South American and US companies compete against cheap Chinese Imports has failed to meet its January 1...7/1/05 · More from publication
UAE countries becoming a destination for automotive manufacturers: the United Arab Emirates are known around the world for their rich oil reserves. The...
UAE TRADE RELATIONS with Germany have been strengthening. While oil-exporting Middle Eastern countries (most notably Saudi Arabia) have come to...7/1/05 by Leigh-Anne Sa Joe · More from publication
Freeing up trade in Central America
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) which was ratified by the US in 2005, is scheduled to come into effect this yeah. "By...7/1/05 · More from publication
A big win for Renault—and for composites: how design innovation at Renault points the way to greater use of composites throughout the automotive industry
RENAULT F1 Team's extraordinary back-to-back victories in the FIA Formula One Drivers' and Constructors' World Championships demonstrate the team's...7/1/05 by Steve Luby · More from publication

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Why does the shift in consumer demand toward small cars seem so surprising?
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Farley's job one: Jim Farley has what some might say is the most difficult—yet possibly the most rewarding — job in the auto industry, if he can pull...
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The environment is good for Kolbenschmidt Pierburg
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Richard Gresens: from trains, planes and … vacuum cleaners: the designer of the Ford Flex finds influence in some unexpected places
Richard Gresens has always been fascinated with speed and movement. He spent most of his formative years in his hometown of Milwaukee hanging out at...6/1/08 by Kevin M Kelly · More from publication
Leadership lagging: if it doesn't have enough problems, the auto industry is being vexed by another: a lack of good people—especially at the top
It used to be that leaders in the auto industry jumped from one of the Big Three to the next without much concern because wherever they landed, a...6/1/08 by Laurie Harbour-Felax · More from publication
Euro developments in hybrids ; Although this still may be in the conceptual stages, aggressive work is going on in the U.K. focused on alternative powertrains
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Many countries now have a mobile penetration rate above 100%, report says

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-9 June 2006-Many countries now have a mobile penetration rate above 100%, report says(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
A new research report claims that 30 countries around the world now have a greater number of mobile phone subscriptions than the size of their population.
The study from Informa Telecoms and Media, a provider of business intelligence and strategic marketing solutions, says that countries including Hong Kong, Kuwait and the Czech Republic have a mobile phone penetration rate of over 100%, while in some markets such as Sweden, the United Kingdom and Italy the penetration rate is over 110%.
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This reflects a trend for many users to buy second or third subscriptions.
Meanwhile in most markets of the developed world the proportion of the population using mobile phones has stabilised at around 80-85%, the report states.
Informa Telecoms and Media has forecast that by the end of 2006 the number of countries with a mobile penetration rate above 100% will reach 40, with Russia expected to be among the countries joining the list.
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2007 utility vehicle buyer's guide: Side-By-Sides are popular; here's who makes what.(Buyers guide)

As utility-class vehicles become more popular, more companies (Bobcat) are entering the field while others (Yerf Dog) have fallen by the wayside. It's an increasingly cutthroat market, but it's an arena where the little guy still has a chance. Big or little, we line 'em up right here. Make no mistake, this is where the side-by-side rubber hits the off-road. We're featuring select UTVs from 16 different manufacturers. Check out each company's Web site for details on their complete lineup.
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Service Slants

Toyota
Brake pedal pulsation, vibration. Owners of 2000-05 Tundra pickup trucks may complain of a pedal pulsation and/or vibration through the steering column when the brakes are applied on the open road. While warped front rotors are always a possibility, out-of-round rear brake drums are just as likely a cause, says Toyota.
Start your diagnosis by taking the truck on a road test and applying the brakes a few times to confirm that the pulsation/vibration problem exists. If it does, get the vehicle back up to 40 to 50 mph and slowly apply the parking brake. Don't overdo it; you could lock up the rear wheels! Apply the brake just enough so the rear shoes engage the drums. If you don't feel the bad vibes when the parking brake is applied, the problem is in the front brakes. Machine or replace the front rotors as necessary. If a pulsation/ vibration does set up as you apply the parking brake, the problem is in the rear braking system.
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Before replacing the drums, however, check the diameter of the centering area on both rear axle shafts with a vernier caliper or micrometer, as shown in the illustration at right. The diameter should be 4.171 to 4.173 in. If it's larger than that, the drum(s) could run oblong on the shaft(s), says Toyota. Replace the axle shaft(s) as necessary.
If the axle shaft specs are on the money, that confirms that the rear brake drums are warped or out-ofround. New-design, more rigid drums with greater mass are now available from Toyota, and they go by Part No. 42431-34021. Always replace the drums in pairs.
GM Truck
Engine ping or knock, flashing MIL, misfire DTCs logged. Some 2004-05 Chevy Colorado and CMC Canyon pickups with the 2.8 and 3.5L engines (VINs 6 and 8) built on or after VIN breakpoint 58261313 may produce a pinging or knocking sound, possibly accompanied by a flashing MIL. GM says the noise occurs most frequently on deceleration after the engine reaches operating temperature, and is most likely the result of sticking exhaust valves.
To make a definitive diagnosis, hook up your scan tool and start searching for codes. If all you see on the display is P0300 (random misfire) or individual misfire codes P0301 through P0305, that confirms that the valves are indeed hanging up. Installing upgraded exhaust valve springs (Part No. 12596078) and valve stem seals (Part No. 12596994 for the 2.8L engine, 12596501 for the 3.5) should put an end to all the problems in short order.
Ford
No air conditioning. Owners of 2005-06 4.6L Mustangs may come into your shop complaining that the a/c system blows warm air. If the system has a full refrigerant charge, no fuses are blown and the compressor clutch won't engage, chances are good that the clutch has gone belly-up, says Ford. Installing a new clutch assembly and revised orifice tube, then recharging the system to a new refrigerant spec of 26 oz., should bring the cooling performance back into check. After you're done with the parts swap, you'll need to fill out a climate control information decal and affix it underhood to alert the next tech who works on the car of the installation.
Here's a list of the new parts you'll need to complete the fix:
Component Part No.
Clutch disc .........6L2Z-19D786-A
Pulley ..............6L2Z-19D784-A
Clutch coil.........4L3Z-19D796-AA
Orifice tube .......F5XZ-19D990-AB
Information decal . .6R3A-19A286-AA
Saturn
Low or fluctuating idle. Owners of 2004-06 ION Redline models with the 2.OL supercharged inline Four engine (VIN P) may come into your shop complaining of a low or fluctuating idle speed that occurs immediately after the engine is started, hot or cold. If hooking up your scanner turns up no DTCs and there are no other driveability issues noted, flashing the PCM with updated software should improve the idle quality markedly. You'll find the new software calibration on Saturn Service Stall version TIS 6.5 2006 or later.
Ford/Ford Truck
Inoperative a/c system. The air conditioning systems on some 2002-06 Ford cars and light trucks with the FS-10 compressor may not blow cold enough or may not work at all. If you attach your a/c gauges, you'll probably find that the system pressures are way below normal. Ford says a leak at the compressor shaft seal is the likely cause of the undercharge condition. Removing the clutch and installing a new-design, more durable shaft seal (Part No. F1VY-19D665-A) is the permanent fix.
Vehicles that can benefit from the updated seal are 2002 Lincoln Blackwoods; 2003 Ford Escorts, Explorer Sports & Windstars; 2003-05 Ford Excursions, Explorer Sport Tracs and Mercury Sables; 2003-06 Ford Focus, Mustangs, Taurus, Escapes, F-150s, F-Super Dutys & Rangers; 2004-06 Ford Freestars and Mercury Montereys; 2005-06 Mercury Mariners; and 2006 Lincoln Mark LT models.
Toyota
Engine runs hot or overheats. The owner of a 2004-06 Solara with a 3MZ-FE V6 may come into your shop with a complaint that the engine runs hot or overheats on the highway. If that happens, go on a road test with the customer driving, noticing where he places the transmission shifter. If he places it in "S" (manual shift mode), chances are he's got the tranny in 3rd gear. That might be okay at 30 mph in city driving, but it's hell on the open road at 60 mph because the engine will really be screaming.

An overview of continuous data protection

IT organizations have been caught between a rock and a hard place. Charged with protecting their company's information, IT organizations have established aggressive service level agreements (SLAs) that impact the manner in which they implement data protection by setting recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO).
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Organizations struggle with shrinking or non-existent backup windows, the need to recover quickly, often to a specific point in time, and even meeting compliance or regulatory guidelines. Backing up to tape is no longer adequate; not only is it difficult to administer for backups and recoveries, but it lacks the speed, reliability, flexibility and simplicity IT needs to meet stringent SLAs. Backing up to disk using virtual tape emulation or virtual tape libraries also falls short as the administration of the solution is tape-centric and schedule driven. Add in the explosion of data, along with the challenge of protecting remote offices, and you have the challenge facing many of today's business--with IT sitting on the front lines of aligning business needs with today's technology.
As a result, a growing number of IT organizations are augmenting their traditional backup and recovery strategies with continuous data protection (CDP) solutions. CDP dramatically improves RPOs and RTOs while eliminating backup windows. What's more, CDP not only reduces the need for tape in the backup and recovery process but it also makes recovery easy enough that users can often recover their own files, without help from IT.
What is CDP?
CDP is a process that lets organizations continuously capture or track data modifications and stores changes independent of the primary data, enabling recovery points from specific points in the past. CDP systems may be block, file-, or application-based and can provide fine granularities of restorable objects to infinitely variable recovery points in time.
CDP reduces the complexity of the data protection system and eliminates the classic challenge of theing backup window because it eliminates the need for full, incremental, or differential backups by protecting data immediately and then continuously backing it up to disk. CDP is not a complete replacement for traditional backup but rather an important component of a well-rounded backup and recovery strategy.
Can CDP be leveraged for backing up and recovering email? As the predominant form of communication for business transactions, email is an application that is mission-critical to organizations of all sizes. It generates a huge amount of information that must be immediately available and protected. The loss of a single message may generate hours of unnecessary and frustrating labor for administrators and/or users and can lower productivity or affect business operations. And with the introduction of Exchange 2007, organizations need protective solutions that can support the latest offering from Microsoft.
Not surprisingly, the amount of email data requiring protection and availability is growing exponentially. IT, in turn, is faced with the challenge of backing up this critical data within the existing backup window and recovering it quickly. Moreover, they must not only be able to back up and recover whole email databases but they also require a system which enables recovery of individual mailboxes or emails. However, if administrators want to back up email databases for complete disaster recovery purposes and be able to recover individual email, folders, or mailboxes, they typically have had to do separate backups.
New granular recovery technologies have emerged that enable mail messages, mailboxes, and folders to be restored individually without having to restore an entire email database, and without separate and redundant mailbox backups. In an Exchange environment, for example, only a single-pass full or incremental backup of Exchange is required, which dramatically decreases the time required to protect all mailboxes while also reducing the backup storage requirement.
CDP significantly streamlines backup and recovery of email by completely eliminating the need to perform scheduled daily email backups, and speeding recovery, thereby delivering email continuity for businesses.
How does CDP enable end users to recover their own data?
Because CDP is a disk-based protection and recovery solution, it is possible to enable end users to retrieve their own data. Some CDP solutions provide this type of functionality; some utilizing a simple Web interface that requires no training and enables end users to retrieve previous versions of files without contacting IT. Empowering end users to retrieve their own data frees up IT to focus on other business-critical needs of the organization.
With these self-service recovery solutions, retrieving lost, corrupted, or overwritten data is as easy as searching for and downloading a file from the Internet. There is no backup tape to locate or load and no additional information to restore to find the correct file. Best of all, these solutions do not require the installation of client software or agents on individual desktops laptops, and a familiar web paradigm requires no additional training. Users need only a standard Web browser, making data retrieval easier than ever.