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Belt Drive 0 Grade 6 Students, Harry Balfour School, Our Hope for the Future, Pride, Remembrance Day 2:46 PM

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Today, 8 days in advance of Remembrance Day, I got something very, very special placed in my mailbox.<br />
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It was a newspaper, wrapped in a letter, tied with red ribbon. It almost looked like a scroll.<br />
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When I opened it fully and read the letter I started to cry. I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.<br />
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Here's why:<br />
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The Grade 6 students at Harry Balfour School know the importance of Remembrance Day and want to share this small gift with you. What Remembrance Day means to me....</div>
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It means take a moment of silence and bow your head. Remember all the soldiers that gave up their lives for us.  We are thankful for a country without war.</div>
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November 11 means respect.</div>
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Well William, I want to thank you, your fellow students, your teachers and who ever gifted you with the newspapers to give out.  </div>
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart.</div>
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My heart swells with pride in our Youth & their Teachers here in Grande Prairie

Today, 8 days in advance of Remembrance Day, I got something very, very special placed in my mailbox. It was a newspaper, wrapped in a l...

When a HOT motorcycle is NOT cool!

Belt Drive 0 British Columbia, engine, Harley-Davidson, Kelowna, Konquer Motorcycles, Love-Jugs, overheat 11:59 AM

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You hear it from Harley- Davidson riders all the time, “damn my bike is hot”, but they aren’t always talking about the way it looks.<br />
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Many a rider, especially those who ride Harley’s have experienced that excruciating thigh burn that comes from creeping along in stop and start traffic during high the heat of the summer.<br />
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It’s not a pleasant feeling and it’s definitely not good for the engine of your motorcycle. <br />
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Extreme heat can reduce the life of your engine significantly.<br />
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I got a set of Cool Master Love-Jugs this summer from Konquer Motorcycles in Kelowna BC. They are the exclusive Canadian distributor for Love-Jugs. My husband installed them for me. According to him, the install was very straightforward and was accomplished in about an hour and a half. Unfortunately I was not home when the install took place however he was kind enough to take photos as he went through the process.<br />
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As for how they perform and what they do, I am here to tell you that they work well, very well in fact. Anyone who rides an older Harley in particular knows how hard idling in traffic is on the engine and even with the shields, the heat on your thigh can be mind numbing. Riding hard for long periods in high heat is also not good for your engine unless of course you ride hard for a bit and then stop to let the engine cool. But if you are running Love-Jugs on your bike, neither of these scenarios needs to materialize.<br />
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I do a lot of highway riding. I’m not one to enjoy stop and start traffic and traffic jams so I tend to avoid the larger centers when I am on my bike. But even in a really poor riding season of only 6,5000 K (thanks to being sick most of the spring and summer), I still found myself in rush hour traffic once and creeping along in road construction zones a number of times.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJZrs_TyqNoOUCK8DT-ESAptW4w2JO-hF44z55ZRMR6t9gu3OFcHlez32T9IIIcj7FCz_SbnM_3Cs6C-5ffAO5C1YV4X2PbQkC14LC6aEx_c3-gbMV-RtC1c5Q-y06gWl-Nk9/s1600/The+kit.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJZrs_TyqNoOUCK8DT-ESAptW4w2JO-hF44z55ZRMR6t9gu3OFcHlez32T9IIIcj7FCz_SbnM_3Cs6C-5ffAO5C1YV4X2PbQkC14LC6aEx_c3-gbMV-RtC1c5Q-y06gWl-Nk9/s320/The+kit.JPG" width="240" /></a>We here in the north don’t get as much extreme heat as say, the Okanagan, Drumheller and southern Alberta or the deep south of the US, but it does get hot 30-35 C, or about 100 F for a few weeks every summer. And if in the north was the only place I rode, maybe I wouldn’t feel the need to protect my investment. But, in a decent riding season I’ll put on 35,000 – 40,000 KM’s and I ride in places that get hot and uncomfortable. Because the engine in my bike is air cooled, anything that can be done to increase the amount of air getting to the back cylinder in particular is beneficial.                    <br />
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<b>Keeping the engine cooler does a few things:</b><br />
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1) It protects the engine oils from breaking down prematurely.<br />
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2) It keeps your fuel burning more consistently, meaning that horsepower is less affected.<br />
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3) Bearings and other moveable parts are protected better, making them last longer.<br />
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With the frame mount kit and the vibration master installed along with the Cool Master Love-Jugs, my motorcycle has become a new to me ride. (The vibration master & the frame mount kit together helps eliminate the amount of vibration coming from the cylinders meaning that you have reduced vibration on the horn and the fans.)<br />
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My 2010 Ultra runs way better in high temperatures now that I have these beauties on and they look good too.<br />
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Their nice low profile means that they are out of the way and cause no discomfort.<br />
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Hubby wired my Cool Master Love-Jugs into the accessory switch on the dash. It makes using them super easy.<br />
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You can shut the fans off manually right on the fans too, though why you would, I can’t really imagine. (Oh and just an FYI, the fans are marine quality and will not short out due to riding in inclement weather.)<br />
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As you can see my Love-Jugs are the stainless, high polish finish but you can get them in gloss black and flat black powder coat too.<br />
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They are available for Indian and Harley-Davidson motors.<br />
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<b>Visit Konquer Motorcycles web site: <a href="http://www.konquer.ca/">www.konquer.ca</a> to purchase if you live in Canada.</b></h4>
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<b>You can also visit: <a href="http://www.love-jugs.com/">www.love-jugs.com</a> to learn a lot more about this amazingly cool product. </b></h4>
I truly love my Love-Jugs and the Harley or Indian rider in your life might just appreciate these as a very thoughtful birthday, anniversary or Christmas present!<br />
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Belt Drive Betty<br />
Editor & Rider<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So
you have come up with a budget that you are comfortable with and even
gotten a car you love. This is great. Before you seal the deal, you
need to inspect it to make sure you are not getting a raw deal. This
is all the more important if you will be buying from a private
seller. The safest way to go about the inspection is to have your
trusted mechanic have a look at it. But if this is not a luxury you
can afford, below are some tips to guide you on how to do it
yourself.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Look
for Rust under the Car</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A
car that has a rusted frame is bound to have lots of structural
issues. Sure you could opt to repair the damage, but be aware it will
cost you a lot and eat up most of your time. You are better off
choosing another car.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Check
the Wheels and Tires</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ideally,
tires wear out evenly. If you notice any unevenness, it could be a
sign that the car's suspension system is uneven.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The
Exterior</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Check
to see if there is any part of the car’s body with paint shade that
does not match the rest. This could be a sign that the body has been
damaged. You should, however, ask the reason the paint job was done
as there are also chances it could have been done to pimp the car. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The
Interior</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You
obviously want to have a car with an attractive interior. Given that
there are individuals who tamper with the odometer, you should be
keen to check the mileage and compare it to the overall wear and tear
on the interior and tires as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Check
under the Hood</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If
you notice the bolts are smooth on the edges, it could mean that the
repair work done was shoddy. On the other hand, if you notice the
engine features new spark plugs, it is an indication of regular
tune-up and maintenance.  </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Take
it for a Test Drive</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Before
you make the purchase, take it out for a drive. Feel how it responds
to you. If it is sluggish, there is a problem. Below are some tips
and practices to make your test drive fruitful.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Drive
the car cold. You will learn more from a cold engine than a warm one.
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<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Take
your car for a test drive on your usual route or one similar to it.
Cars always feel great in neighborhoods streets but perform
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on expressways</a>.  Mix things up. Do the freeway, rural roads,
parking lots and city streets.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Note
how the car reacts when you turn the ignition key. Does the engine
make weird noises and does it start easily?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be
sure also to check on the controls, transmissions, and brakes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
more details on our extended service contracts <a href="http://www.americanautomotiveservicesolutions.com/contact-us.php">contact</a>
<a href="http://americanautomotiveservicenews.blogspot.com/">American
Automotive Service Solutions</a> at 800-293-5048</span></span></div>
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