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How is a Harley-Davidson trike different from a motorcycle?

The Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra trike carries the same High Output Twin Cam 103 engine, chain-driven drive-train and six-speed Cruise Drive transmission as Harley's conventional touring motorcycles. As for appearances, the Tri Glide Ultra has the same body lines and luxuries as a Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited touring motorcycle. The Tri Glide Ultra has a base price of roughly $33,000 as of 2015, while an Ultra Limited motorcycle starts around $26,900. The Tri Glide Ultra's v-twin engine and high-flow airbox deliver 106 pounds of torque per foot and 70 rear-wheel horsepower.\n\nTh..

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Why was the Titanic considered unsinkable?

The state-of-the-art Titanic came equipped with 16 watertight compartments. Though shipbuilders believed that the ship could not flood, they predicted that it could remain afloat even if a few of the watertight compartments flooded. Within the walls were watertight walls, called bulkheads, meant to prevent the ship from entirely flooding.\nSome compartments also had watertight doors. Once the captain activated these doors, they sealed shut and could not be opened. Shipbuilders believed these doors would help keep water located within a specific compartment in the event the compartment took on ..

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What cars get 40 miles per gallon?

Many 2013 through 2015 vehicles vary between 35 and 45 mpg, depending on individual driving habits, road conditions and other factors. This includes the Acura ILX Hybrid, Chevrolet Volt, Ford C-Max, C-Max Energi and C-Max Hybrid, Ford Fusion Energi and Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and the Lexus CT 200h. Several smaller vehicles reach 40 mpg, such as the Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Mazda 6. Many fuel-efficient vehicles compromise power to ensure minimal fuel consumption, and the types of cars in this category include small economy cars, mid-size sedans an..

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How do you turn off a Volkswagen Passat check engine light?

Engine control modules, commonly referred to as ECMs, monitor the fuel, air and electrical sensors located on an engine. When one or more of these fail, the signals sent to the computer are obscured, which then releases a code from the system. One way to reset the check engine light is by using a diagnostics machine.Locate the plug and set up the diagnostic machineFirst locate the car's engine harness plug. Once found, set up the diagnostic machine to read the engine codes.Scan the enginePress the scan button so that the machine reads the car's error codes.Clear the codesOnce the sca..

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How much is a used Ford F550?

The average used Ford F550 price out of Commercial Truck Trader listings is $33,139, as of February 2015. The site lists used Ford F550 trucks from as far back as 1998 with a wide variety of equipment types, including bucket lifts, winches, rear cabs with cupboards and microwave, shuttle buses, dump trucks and even just a cab and chassis.\nAn additional cost to consider when purchasing a used truck is the seller's location and whether they are willing to ship the vehicle. Some sellers also offer financing options or the installation of additional equipment.

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What are common issues with Jeep gas tanks?

As of 2015, Chrysler hasn't officially recalled 1993 to 204 Jeep Grand Cherokees. In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation to determine if the fuel tank required a recall. The plastic gas tank on these models was placed low and near the rear of the vehicle, which made it visible underneath the back bumper and vulnerable during rear-end collisions.\nIn 2011, Chrysler announced that it would replace the inlet check valve on fuel tanks of 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wranglers because of a fuel spit-up problem. The replacement program came after a growing n..

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What are some common mobile home parts and supplies?

Siding for mobile homes is typically made of vinyl and comes in an array of colors. Homes with flat roofs benefit from rubber roofing material that is easily self-installed and completely waterproof. Mobile home skirting is available in a number of colors and styles. It is designed to withstand the most frigid weather conditions while adding an attractive ambiance to the home. Mobile home doors can even be customized with several styles of fully insulated or standard doors.\nInterior upgrades include floor registers to help circulate both warm and cool air. Many styles of showers and bathtubs ..

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What should you look for when buying manual trucks?

Many trucks are available with either an automatic transmission, which means that there is an internal mechanism that adjusts the power sent to the wheels based on how fast the car is going, or manual transmission, which means that it's up to the driver to change the gears that control power sent to the wheels. The most important factor when buying a truck with manual transmission is the driver's skill and comfort level with that transmission type. If the driver isn't used to the accompanying actions and requirements of a manual transmission, then he shouldn't purchase the ..

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What is the history of the Pontiac Trans-Am?

The Pontiac Trans Am was introduced in 1969 as an upgraded Firebird, featuring better handling, suspension and horsepower than General Motors' original 1967 Firebird model.\nFour generations of the Trans Am were released by Pontiac. The first was a limited edition release in 1969, the second spanned 1970 to 1981, the third from 1982 to 1992 and the fourth from 1993 to 2002. The basic design of the car changed little through its many iterations, but different generations produced cosmetic changes such as hood, spoiler, wheel and body adjustments.\nSpecial editions of the Trans Am have peri..

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What are some types of car emblems?

Most brands have a logo that features both the brand's full name and a logo of some kind. Porsche features a shield split into four quarters with a smaller shield in the middle. At the top of the shield is the Porsche name. Similarly, the Lamborghini logo features a shield with a charging bull in the middle and then the brand name at the top.\nTwo brands with very similar logos are Honda and Hyundai. Both feature a capital H as the feature piece. However, Honda's H is straight up and down with less space between the bottom of the H-bar and the top. The Hyundai H slants slightly, and ..

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