How can I make some extra money on the side?

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Q. I am going into grade 10, which I have been told is the hardest grade in highschool, so a job would be too much, since I also take guitar lessons. I am one of those people who likes to go places, which requires money. Please do not suggest online money making opportunities because I dont want to waste my time on those. All suggestions are appreciated. I am not looking to get rich, just something on the side so I am not completely broke.

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There are many ways of earning extra money. In some cases, people lose their jobs and it becomes survival money. All of the ideas that follow offer potentially good opportunities to earn some extra cash.

Volunteering
Work at a place that might have job opportunities for you e.g. a seniors center, hospital, golf course, etc. Meet a lot of people and network. They know people who know people and so on. The volunteering can also be personally enriching. Make suggestions for jobs you see need doing e.g. teaching the elderly how to use a computer.

Garage sales
Recycling and reusing are not dirty words! There is a ton of stuff out on garbage night that could be picked up that is still useful. If cleaned up or slightly repaired it is potentially worth lots of money e.g. picture frames, small furniture, sports equipment, cutlery and dinnerware, glass & pottery, jewelry, books, computer parts, etc. Once you get good at it and know prices, start going to garage sales and buy stuff that can be resold at a higher price at your own regular garage sales or at used goods shops.

Resell to Dealers
Flea market sellers, antique dealers, and consignment stores are only a few of the people who survive on the sale of used goods.

- TV's that people throw out can be worth about $10-$20 each to repair people who are always on the lookout.
- bikes can be sold to bike repair people and/or used sports equipment dealers. The going rate is anywhere from $10 and up. If they can be fixed at home, they can sell privately. Older "antique" bikes are often highly desirable. Ads in the paper and Buy & Sell type magazines should clear them out quickly for you.
- dehumidifiers and humidifiers can be sold to businesses that repair and sell them. If somebody is handy, it is usually easy to repair many dehumidifiers as the only thing wrong with many of them is a seized motor. A little oil and a few spins and it often works again, no problem. In the summer they sell for about $50-$60 if in good working condition.

Think of all the university student rooms and apartments that need a humidifier in the winter.

Sports Equipment
There is a lot of money in sports equipment. Ice skates, roller blades, snowboards, skateboards, etc. Get familiar with what used goods stores want and buy up newer models at yard/garage sales, estate sales, church rummage sales, etc. Sell them to "Play It Again Sports" stores. It is possible to find them all year for about $2-$10 and you can get $15-$25 or more for them at the stores. It is very easy to build up credits and then buy your own new sports equipment at minimum cost. In many cases, it is also possible to get cash for the equipment. Make sure there are no breaks or missing parts. It has to be flawless for safety reasons.

Door-to-door Selling
Find a product that could easily be sold door to door e.g. economy size boxes of saran wrap, garbage bags, deodorizers, etc. Something small and useful that everybody uses all the time. A novelty toy sold to kids in tourist districts is good too. Be alert and cautious when doing this!

Used Paperbacks and Novels
Check with used book dealers first to see how much they pay for them - usually from 25 cents and up. Also find out which books they find most desirable. Go to garage sales and buy them for about 10-15 cents each or cheaper. Some dealers also sell old magazines. Again, first find out which ones are most desirable. Check out garage sales and especially rummage sales at churches or schools for books. Although small, profit can be at least 50% or better.

Yard Work
If you have fairly good tools, cut lawns, rake areas, etc. Gotta do a good job though!!

Useful Services
Look for needs in parking lots, parks, busy streets, in grocery stores, etc. Walking dogs, watering plants regularly in somebody's yard, doing the edge trimming work around lawns ((I'm sure there are people who dislike that job as much as I do and would pay a kid to do it) One young girl was paid $15/hr to watch a company machine seal envelopes. They couldn't afford to not have anybody there if it jammed.

Garage Door Art
Imagine all the plain, unattractive "canvasses" attached to almost every house just waiting to be covered. Offer to put on large house numbers, pleasant abstract patterns or landscapes. Match or extend the painting to a nearby garden or walkway. With a few cans of paint, brushes and imagination, you can be making $100 or more per garage door.

Porch Rail Painting
Ever notice all the rusty porch railings in your neighborhood? With minimum investment of a few basic colors of rust-proof paint, a wire brush, metal sandpaper and some good small hairy roller brushes, you could make a lot of money sprucing them up.

What would you do If some Gangs came and took your Bikes out of your garage?

sweettoni3

My husband went on foot and got with another neighbor and found our bikes and got them back, The little boys said that they were walking and some teenagers ask them if they wanted some new bikes so that they would not have to walk anymore. My Husband is Ex-Military. WELL HE GOT OUR BIKES BACK, If this had happened to you what would you have done?

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Good for your husband ... its nice to see someone who will hold people accountable. Since it's kids <little from what you described> ... this may help them learn a valuable lesson.

However, I'm a shivering little giraffee poop, and I'd probably just cry. You're lucky to have a husband like that and friends to help you.

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Do you think whoever invented those closing ceremony lighted ring bicycles could sell a ton of them worldwide?

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kronic

I could see tons of little kids in America alone riding around at night, being the attention getter of the neighborhood. (In those few neighborhoods that are safe enough to be out in at night.) I'm ready to start a franchise to sell a ton of them.

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Those bikes were cool...I can't see why they wouldn't be a good seller....

Thinking of ways to deter vehicles from driving 2 inches from us at high rates of speed while we walk/run?

DKA

Thinking of ways to deter vehicles from driving 2 inches from us at high rates of speed while we walk/run around the lake even though we are all the way over on the correct side and including times we have kids with us. We have thought of sharpie markers, pepper spray (paint damage, maybe?). Any other ideas? Even if we got the license plate number do police have to have "proof" they put us in danger?

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Make yourself highly visible. Wear reflective vests, flashing lights, even tie a helium balloon to your wrist or to the stroller. I got a pair of cheap flashing lights (originally for bicycles) which I tie to my ankles when I run at night. This helps tremendously when I try to cross the road; without it no one stops, not even at marked and well-lit crossings. It seems the periodic flash is enough to draw their attention from their cellphone or daydream or whatever else it is they're doing behind the wheel while going 50 in a residential area.

Don't try and get aggressive. You will always lose to a 2000-lb vehicle. And punishment by the police after the fact still puts you in danger. What you want to achieve is elimination of the hazard in the first place.

Talk with the local authority of installing speed bumps on this part of the road.

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What would be a good starting dirt bike for a girl?

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Julz C

Im 15 years old, about 5'5" and im learning how to dirt bike. My dad offered a Kawasaki klx 110. Would that be a good bike to start on?

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Julz,
Ignore the idiots. Kids start riding as young as 4 with PW's and the like. Girls should ride as much as guys. My little sister rides and has fun. Riding is not a "man" only thing. if you want, some of the plastics manufacturers, like ACERBIS, make pink and purple replacement plastics for the KLX.

at 5'5" The KLX would be good. Make sure he gets the regular wheeled version. If there is a "tall" wheeled version, the bike may be a bit tall. Thus it wouldn't do much for your confidence since you can't touch the ground.

The other option is the TTR110E from Yamaha. Same type of four stroke 110CC motor in a small wheeled package. The TTR110L is the big wheeled bike.

See if your dad will take you to the bike shop to go sit on them. Realistically, you only need to have 1 foot on the ground to ride a motorcycle, just like a bicycle. However, having both feet touch, even if it's the balls of your feet will help your confidence when you're a beginner.

HTH,
D

How much does it cost for a motorcycle wheel alignment?

David

My friend crashed his motorcycle, therefore, needs some fender replacements on the front and side. His handlebar angle to the front wheel is way off now. How much would it cost to align it back to normal?

It looks like I can adjust it myself too with a large wench.. what should I do?

Thanks
2009 Kawasaki Ninja in all black

I'll try to upload some pictures soon
Picture,

http://tinypic.com/r/5eehd1/5

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Let me tell you that this is no joke. The alignment of the forks and triple-trees is no simple matter after a crash. If the parts don't fit together EXACTLY, any tweaking you have to do will throw the bike out of alignment. If the axle doesn't slide through perfectly to the other side, same thing.

You can try it yourself and see how you do. But if you bring it to someone because it doesn't ride straight, the shop will have to take everything apart and check each part for straightness. Each part that he finds is not straight will have to be replaced.

I know this from personal experience with a friend's bike too. After we fixed it for him (we were all on a trip together and we chipped in) it didn't ride perfectly straight (it wasn't bad, really).

My mechanic found that one fork leg wasn't straight, the fender was tweaked. and the axle wasn't straight. He checked everything on a special table. He showed us and we couldn't believe that such small things could really have that affect. Well we went ahead and no kidding it rode perfectly straight after he gave it back to us.

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How to turn from ugly to attractive to girls (I'm a guy)?

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Bra\/\/l3R

First, I have kind of ugly teeth, they're yellow small, some are crooked and they look a bit rocky. Next I'm kind of fat. I dress kind of bad. Can I fix my teeth without spending alot of money? How to lose weight fast? Btw I'm 13 years old help. Also I'm sort of shy of talking to girls because I don't like being laughed at so I try to hide my teeth. But I'm no so ugly. Lastly these girls like attractive boys so help please?

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Oh dear.
Teeth: try asking your dentist about getting a retainer; it'll fix your teeth a little bit without costing as much as braces. You can also try out whitening strips to make your teeth whiter.
Being fat: just start eating right! Add in fruits and vegetables and take out some of the greasy, unhealthy foods you may be eating. Also, drink a lot of water. Try doing 30 minutes of cardio (running, jogging, riding a bike) three times a week. Then add in some strength excercises (push ups, sit ups) three to four times a week.
Being shy: just be confident! a girl will never know you're shy, if she sees the confidence you're showing on the outside. And remind yourself when you get nervous, if you don't talk to a girl, you'll never find out if she might like you. If she says no, oh well. And move on. If she says yes, then great (:

But you're still growing, you're 13! Most buys thin out as they get older, and as puberty does its job. And hun, looks aren't everything. If you're truly a good kid, any girl will fall for you, even if your teeth are yellow. Trust me. Good luck (:

What is the happiest thing that has ever happened to you?

Q. Other than having a child or getting married to your love. Those two things are obviously everyone's number one happiest moments. I know it's mine.

Think deep now. I'm thinking too and I will write back with my number one moment.

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In nineteen sixty one my dad took me for a long walk up Arras Road to the M.L.S. (Maple Leaf Service) It was a strip mall in Base Borden and it is still there but under a different name.
Well it was a sunny summer day and we walked Father & Son up the street beside the tall pines, and crossed the field where the path was worn to the yellow sand. You could hear the cicada's singing in the air, the breeze was gentle with the smell of pine, and I was with my dad by his invitation.
I don't know what we talked about, or how much I ran around him like a little boy would but I do remember his smile. He was a soldier, and a scrapper born in the dirty thirties, raised in Cabbagetown Toronto. He was tough. He was my dad.
We walked across the field, and through the pavement to the main building where the grocery store was onto the sidewalk.
It was hot, and my dad started across the front of the supermarket and bypassed the entrance went around the building and continues on past the dentist, doctor, and even went by the pharmacy where you could get the best candy in that strip mall. I followed him around that corner down the walk to the end and left on the walk where it headed for the Hardware store. I had no idea what my dad was doing, I didn't know what was on his mind. I was just with my dad; me and him, no brothers or sister or mother to interfere. It was grand!
So into the hardware store we went and around to the back and my dad stopped and started haggling price with one of the salesmen while I was ogling the two wheelers not listening to the men talk.
Dad calls me over; points to the rack of two wheeled bikes and says ..."pick one son".
I couldn' t believe it!.!.!. REALLY?
They were all second hand bikes but I didn't care........I grabbed hold of a 24 incher and out the door we went to test drive it. Well I did. Dad just stood at the store door watching. I could barely manage the pedals but it was going to be mine and all I had to say was yes when dad asked if I wanted it.
He questioned me at some length but was satisfied that I was able to handle the bike. I was ecstatic. It was a freedom for me to have that bike. It meant I could go anywhere in Camp Borden as long as I had my bike. My dad paid for it and all the way home he was smiling and between my grins and a thousand thank-you's me and my dad eventually got back to 72 Arras Rd.
Off the top of my head darlin....That was the happiest thing to have happened to me. Back in the summer of nineteen sixty one on a 24 incher C.C.M. with my dad.

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where do i find the Ed Edd n Eddy purgatory theory?

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phill

I have heard about this theory already and it seemed interesting i already know Nazz's life but i want to know everyone's back story to there so called death I'd really like to share this website or the stories to my friends and ruin there childhood memories

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Do you mean this: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WMG/EdEddNEddy


The cul-de-sac is a sort of cursed grounds, those who lived there and died before they got to grow up are stuck there on a different plane in a purgatory-esque state.

â¢Rolf was first to arrive, he immigrated from the old world to the neighborhood (it didn't look like it does in the cartoon), died in the 1900s and kept his animals and his old-world farming sensibilities from that time
â¢Jonny had no friends so Plank became his imaginary friend, died in the 1920s. He kept Plank along with him.
â¢Eddy came next in the 1930s. His scheming nature stems from his experiences during the Great Depression, doing anything to get what little money he can.
â¢Sarah and Ed came next in the late 40s. The cul-de-sac now sort of looks like it does in the cartoon, preplanned developments were popular then. Their mother was a hard worker and Sarah learned her attitudes from that. Ed just shut it all out, becoming preoccupied with the comic books and movies that were cropping up and becoming popular with kids during that era. They both died in the 1950s, perhaps a car accident.
â¢Nazz was next, a flower child of hippies in the late 60s. Died in the 70s.
â¢Edd, the son of two controlling business people, prone to abusing him and giving him his meek and introverted style. Died in the late 80s of a head wound which never healed / scarred horribly, which is why he always wears the hat.
â¢Kevin's father was abusive as well, so he would ride his bike to escape and bully others because that's all he knew. When he died of a bike accident in the 90s, he shut out his father's old identity, pretending that his life now was with a father that gives him gifts and stays out of his way.
â¢Jimmy is last, died in the early 2000s, probably of a terminal illness.
â¢The Kanker sisters are the guardians of the cul-de-sac, there to trip anyone up anytime someone gets the notion to venture too far away.
â¦That doesn't exactly explain brutally attacking the Cul-de-sac when they lost their ship in a bottle, if they were guardians, they probably wouldn't care about that, unless it was some sort of Artifact of Doom.
â And not to mentioned the whole thing was jossed by the movie, which they traveled out of Peach Creak/cul-de-sac.
â¦This is possibly the most depressing WMG I have ever seen. And with some refining... it could make sense.
â ...Fic please?
â Seconded.
â¦Wait, so Ed Edd n' Eddy is Angel Beats!?

What did kids and teens do for fun in the 50s,60s,nd 70s?

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During the 1960s I was doing these sorts of things for fun
Rode my bike
Climbed trees
Built 'forts' and tree houses
swimming
hop scotch
jacks
Shot marbles "for keepsies"
read books
listened to the radio-rock and roll station
Used crayons and coloring books, drew with colored pencils
Played with Barbie dolls, baby dolls, played house, played school
Put on neighborhood 'plays' and 'shows'
Went to Girl Scout meetings and trips
Played board games; first was CandyLand then Monopoly and Battleship and many others
Learned to play cards
skipped stones across lakes and creeks
Went to fairs, picnics, family reunions, with family
Terrorized older cousins
was teased by older cousins
Played basketball
Wrote letters and notes to friends
Jumped rope, played in the lawn sprinklers when it was hot, had contests to see who could make the biggest bubbles, played outdoor games like Red Rover and Dodge Ball
Built snowmen, snow forts, had snowball fights before moving to Florida
Built sandcastles and learned to body surf after moving to Florida
Sang old folk songs, off key and really loud, in the car....trying to drown out my dad's music
Flew kites, helped build radios, kept a list of birds and plants I found
Got into a couple scuffles standing up for my sister who was teased
Chased down the ice cream truck or rode bike to the corner store for Icees

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What can I do to get information about a Western Flyer road bike?

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dannycrous

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There are no online resources to give you this info but I can give you a hint.

Western Flyer midweight bikes (with wider tires, fenders, and maybe a tank) were made by Murray in the US while the kids bikes and lightweight models were made in West Germany, Poland, and perhaps Hungary by the same company that made Derby, Executive, and President bicycles. There were also some made by AMF in the US.

So, look on the headbadge and see where it was made then post it- preferably with a picture of the right side (the chain side)- and I'll edit my answer.

How can Nashbar sell a carbon bike with Ultegra for $1500?

Reprobate

No one else seems to be able to.

How do they do it?

Referring to their CR3 (enter CR3 in Nasbar search - would love to post a link, but internet's down)

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Are you never going to buy a bike? Just kidding.

There are many reasons that make this bike not-such-a-great deal. I have mentioned these issues a hundred times with other bikes and I'll do it again just for you.

1) Nashbar has cut off all the low hanging fruit. Every other part on the bike would be expected on a bike with Tiagra or Sora. This is a very common thing to do- put a couple of good things on and drop the grade on the "hidden stuff";

2) The majority of discount CF frames have some issues in common. First, they are made using old molds. Old molds are on the verge of being melted down and made into car fenders because they are almost out of tolerance for production. These things don't last forever. Also, it is common for them to be made up of CF scraps for the underlay... CF frames are laid up with multiple layers, and you'll never see the inside, and the CF is epoxied together, so whats the big deal? The big deal is that the frame may not have a good layup and have weak areas caused either by CF past it's expiration date (yep, it has an expiration date) or by less-than-proper (but still barely passable) layup. There are other things like filling in gaps with pure epoxy and stuff but I don't want to write a book.

NEVER consider a $1500 CF bike at ALL, much less one with Ultegra anything. They are NOT good deals.

EDIT: HIPPIE! I am now going to cut my eyes out. You called a Reynolds product cromoly. Blasphemy!

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What's the deal with motorcycles on Illinois highways?

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guy

I seem to remember as a kid always seeing a sign at my local on-ramp prohibiting cycles, but now I always see that lone biker speeding down the interstate, yet they never seem to get pulled over (I've seem them blow by highway patrol several times). Did the law change? Was the sign I used to see referring to something else, scooters maybe?
Bottom line: I need to know since I'm getting a bike soon, are there any roads in IL where motorcycles are prohibited?

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You seem to have a reading problem on highway signs. The entrance of the Freeway says "Pedestrians, bicycles, motor-driven cycles prohibited." It does not say no motorcycles. A "motor-driven cycle" is:

(625 ILCS 5/1â145.001) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1â148)
Sec. 1â145.001. Motor driven cycle. Every motorcycle and every motor scooter with less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement including motorized pedalcycles.

Legally, a motor scooter, such as a Vespa, is a motorcycle. Anything you see about motorcycles also includes scooters -- registration, license, insurance, helmets... all the same.

If you are getting a small motorcycle, such as a Kawasaki Eliminator 125, a SYM Symba, or a Piaggio Fly 150, you will be have a motor-driven cycle and you may not legally ride on the freeway. Which is cool, since they can't do 70 mph on the freeway anyhow.

If you get a middleweight motorcycle, over 150cc such as a 250R or a GZ250, you will be allowed to ride on the freeways.

Read the law, never believe anything someone else claims the law is. Encluding a Cop. Especially do not believe anything a *salesman* tells you.

Best ways to get a good cardio workout while watching a 1 year old?

Then Aliso

My son is 1 year old and my husband is out of town a lot so my cardio fitness is suffering. Obviously i can't go out and run, we have a jogging stroller but we are in a bad area to use it and we can't afford for us both to have cars. Moms, how do the rest of you deal with this? What do you do to keep up your fitness?

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put the kid in a back pack & hike or walk at a good pace. apply sunscreen & pack water. install a bike seat so that you can bicycle with the child. the extra weight will increase your cardio output & make for a better workout!

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How long will a ride through Fossil Rim take?

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KB Ganesh

I am planning on going to Fossil Rim wildlife center near Glen Rose (TX) with family and friends.. How long will the whole ride take?

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Family Tour
OK gang, this is for that leisurely tour with the kids. Or, that leisurely tour without the kids. We'll take you to the rhinos, cheetahs, and wolves without making you work too hard along the way. Start out with a little pavement (there is one big hill, but it's early in the tour and you can do it). Then we'll turn off the road and pedal through a nice grassy pasture for about 2 miles until we come to Hamstring Hill. Don't be frightened by this, we're already at the top. We'll leave our bikes here and walk down into the valley to see all the animals. After about an hour in the animal area, we'll hike back out and ride our bikes back to the cars. This tour is perfect for children 6 years and older, or for the younger kids who are in trailers or bike seats. Plus, it's a great tour for you if you enjoy the outdoors and animals, but aren't a really experienced off road bicyclist. And, you can join us with a true mountain bike, or a hybrid, since there isn't any technical rocky stuff. Wear your helmet and get ready to see some of the most beautiful country in Texas.

Moonlight Tour
You'll be blown away by riding at night and seeing animals in the twilight. We'll begin this tour early enough to enjoy a sunset from the top of Hamstring Hill. From here we'll hike into the Intensive Management Area to see the animals just as darkness falls on Fossil Rim. After we've seen all the animals (and maybe even heard some howling by the wolves or the wild coyotes) we hike back up Hamstring Hill and ride our bikesâunder the moonlightâback to our cars. This tour is also perfect for everybody. Kids, older folks, Hammerdogs and novices will all love this ride.

How do stores measure bike / bicycle sizes? ie.16",20" etc. Is it the outside tire or the inner rim or what?

Mom 2 ZM

I need to get a new bike for my soon to be 6 year old. He is on the bigger side of an almost 6 year old (not fat, just build) and I have no clue on how to measure his current bike to get the next size up for his birthday next week. Please help!

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Kid's and adult's bikes are measured differently, btw. For kids, it's the wheel diameter, which may be printed on the side of the tire. If it's not, measure the outside of the tire from one side to the other - children's bikes are either 12", 16", 20" or 24", so there's enough variance that you'll be able to tell pretty easily which one his is.

Look at your son's inseam measurement to determine what size to get him.

And happy birthday to him!

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best place to get a cheap gas powered bicycle or kit?

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Tea

I am looking for the cheapest place to get a bike powered by gas or kit.

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For the record, gas powered bicycles are not legal to ride on the street (in the US), and technically, neither are electric ones. They are considered motor vehicles and do not have blinkers, headlights, brake lights and things to make them legal for street use. if you cannot register it as a motor vehicle and make it pass inspection then it is not legal. thats why go karts and pocket bikes are not legal on the streets.. same with dirt bikes and 4 wheelers.

on the other hand it's also illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk in most towns. and also, you cannot operate a motor vehicle on the sidewalk either. soooooo...

as far as motorized bicycle kits, you will probably look to spend 500 or 600 bucks..

for an extra 200, you can buy a scooter like this one

http://www.atafa.com/sports/products/ROKETA_MOPED_MCSICILY_cc-279665.html and it's street legal.

in most states, since it's a 50cc, you won't have to have a motorcycle license to operate it. but as with ANY motor vehicle (including a gas powered bicycle) you need some sort of a driver's license to ride it on the street legally (even though as i said gas powered bikes are not legal to ride -period- on the street)

you're not asking for opinions, but, if i were to offer mine, i'd say buy a little scooter. or, go for an electric bike kit (some of them can get you up to 70mph... not kidding) because they are less assuming / less obvious to the cops, and you can probably argue the fact that it's not a motor vehicle if you aren't old enough to drive yet....

good luck

I want to take a mini road trip this weekend some where in or around colorado!?

Alexis

Some place where there is affordable lodging, places for four wheeling and dirt bikes, or snowmobiles. I need a great rate. We are a bunch of kids 20 and up wanting to party too, so preferably some where in the middle of no where haha i.e. a cabin, lake house.. that sort of thing.

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You could try the Electric Mountain Lodge in Paonia Colorado.

http://www.electricmountainlodge.com/

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Anyone know about Schwinn and Ross brand bikes?

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fewnotmuch

I brought up this issue before. I never learned to ride a bike when I was a kid. I went for some beginner's-level lessons when I was 25.It consisted of about 4 lessons in the span of 4 weeks. I intended to buy a bike but had not been able to do it for many years afterward. Now I might be able to afford an inexpensive bike, but I am considering the best options. I had heard that bikes at K-Mart are not the best ones to get and that a bike worth the price would have to cost no less than about $300.
When I went for beginner's lessons years ago, I rode a "Ross" ( from what I best recall). It was designed with a wide seat which I would prefer to those seats that are thin as those you see on racing bikes, and I liked the design and the way that it fit me. But I have heard that the best kind of bike for someone like me to ride is a hybrid. I went to a store which sold outdoor-adventure equipment and had some mountain bikes and other kinds of bikes. I was shown one hybrid for about $300 and I know that is considered inexpensive for a good hybrid bike but I actually did not like the fact that the seat was too thin. It seems to me that such a thin seat is for people who race their bikes and have to sit a certain way. I intend to ride more leisurely at first.
I have recently looked into the internet and have seen that Ross has some hybrid bikes that are on sale at K-Mart. Also Schwinn has some hybrid bikes on sale at K-mart ( and at a few other stores, but K-Mart would be most convenient for me to go to) and they are approximately $225 to $265 which, as far as price, is what I would prefer, however I have to worry about the quality too. Does anyone know if Schwinn and Ross hybrid bikes are decent enough in quality for the price?
Link below. I hope it works.

http://www.nextag.com/hybrid-bike/compare-html?nxtg=2f9d0a500514-852DDFCCC0F6021B

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Not familiar with Ross.

The Schwinn name appears both on bicycle shop bicycles and the lower quality Kmart/Walmart bikes.

Jeep Bicycle?

Mike\

Everyone says that these bikes are crap... What is wrong with them? I have never owned one, but I found a great deal on a $475 Jeep Cherokee Classic. I can get it for $280.

Everyone says jeep bikes are crap, but they never say why
Ok, well, I'm not spending more than $300.... So, is this a good deal? I am also considering either a TREK or Gary Fisher, they are comparible bikes for $300.

Which would be a better buy?
The jeep that retails at $475, and I can get it for $280, or the TREK/Gary Fisher?
I purchased the Gary Fisher Tarpon

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this is just another mass produced cheap bike, and the name Jeep is just licensed from the car manufacturer

these are usually sold at stores like Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Target, etc.
NEVER buy any bike from one of these stores... most of the time they are assembled by kids who don't know what they are doing, and if there is ever a repair needed, it will cost you the price of the bike to fix it

please go to your local bike shops and look around... check out KHS, Trek, Specialized, and Giant
expect to spend 400 to 500 bucks for quality and durability

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Where can I find a beach cruiser bicycle that is less than 26"?

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ooogeeboob

I went to walmart today to look at their bikes and I found this bike that was so cute and unique looking, but It's a little to tall for me. It's a beach cruiser bike by Panama Jack:

https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbumâ¦

This is the style of bike I want, but my question is am I going to have a hard time finding a beach cruiser that is less than 26"? All of them were that size and I went to 3 different stores. Also, is there a way to lower the bike?

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Hey there!
Glad you found a cruiser you like!

First off, the link you provided is not working.
Generally a 26" is suited for anyone 5 feet and above. Give or take a couple of inches.
It also depends on how long your legs are and the style of the Beach Cruiser.
Anything below 26" is generally considered a kids bike. Go for the 26"
and change it to fit you.

Lower the seat post, and you can also lower (and swivel) the handlebars to accommodate the low seat.

Good luck!
I hope this helps and feel free to contact me and I will gladly help out.

Does anyone know where there is bicycle lessons in saginaw mi?

helllo1234

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Interesting question. I live no where near Saginaw, so I can only give ideas.
Please ignore if someone specifically answers you.
First of all "bicycle lessons" for WHO? An adult? a child?
Typically children learn with the help of their parents (or older sibling, or perhaps a friend)
Children do NOT have the hand strength to use adult brakes, so their needs are significantly different from adults. (Along with their small size (poor visibility) and slow speeds and poor judgment and attention). For a child, training wheels on a small 1 speed bike along with the usual protective gear (at least a helmet and long pants, long shirt and possibly bike gloves -- or even knee and elbow pads) is all you need. I "taught" my kids by running along side them as they practiced.
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I do not know if there ARE adult training wheels. I would think one would be sufficient, and possibly a child's training wheel could be modified. For an adult, I would use a womans bike as small as possible (the limitation is that the rider has to be able to pedal, too small a bike and the pedaling becomes almost impossible (as well as throwing off balance). The smaller the bike, the easier it will be to catch yourself as you lose your balance. You can tell when you are going over...
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Practice is the ONLY way to learn. I would find a sidewalk with grass on either side of it and practice there. The funny thing about learning how to bike is that you can not balance on a bike if it is going too SLOWLY. So, unfortunately, you have to start at a speed that may make you uncomfortable...
The speed of the bike actually helps you balance.
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Here is my suggestion: visit some bike shops and ask. NOT Walmart or KMart/Sears, etc. A specialty shop. Unless you already have your own bike, buy a used one. The equipment needs to be the same as for a kid. You do not need specialty pants, shirt or shoes! If no one seems to be able to help, go back to the one you found was the friendliest and ask if you could post an advertisement on their Bulletin board (which most shops have). Say you want 3 or 4 - 30 minute lessons and will pay $15 each. (depending on the local economy). Bike shops typically have a lot of student help, and I'm guessing you can find a teen willing to help you. You probably should speak to them to be sure they seem competent enough to help.
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I believe an adult can learn on their own. I would suggest getting elbow and knee pads, I'm not sure what kind. Some are rigid, some more flexible. Definitely gloves. ANd ALWAYS a helmet.
Start out going straight. Once you can start and stop, start practicing turns. You may have to find a parking lot instead of a sidewalk for that... I don't know what parks are available. Schools (not talking urban Saginaw) have bike paths that are learner friendly leading to them from the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Michigan DOT has information on regional bike trails, and there are books on it too.
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HTH
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Oh unless you are a "natural" (and you never know, till you try), all the stuff they tell you about how high the seat is, the distance between the seat and the handle bars, the tire size,, all that is for people who CAN ride, not people learning...Buy or borrow the smallest bike you can pedal comfortably with, with the biggest tires, hand brakes would be nice, but pedal brakes are sufficient to start. First thing to learn is starting and stopping and dismounting so that you don't fall over...that's why I recommend a woman's bike - you can just hop off the seat. When seated you Should be able to touch the ground with at least one foot, probably both (toes at least) so that you don't fall over every time you slow down.
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Once you get better, you will need a better bike, for sure. First place I'd look for that first bike is garage sales, Craigslist, and neighbors who have older kids. Fewer gears is better. You should learn the basics on flat ground. That shouldn't be difficult in Saginaw, lol.

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Dirt Bike Tracks and rentals?

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Patel D

Hi I live in Sonora Califonia and am looking to take my 11yr old son to a track where he can rent dirtbikes when he goes there and can rent gear and has a track on it also... btw ill be supervising him im not jus gonna leave him for a few hrs
lol ty

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generally you cant rent dirtbikes, they are to risky, also there are no tracks that rent dirst bikes. some dirtbike stores might possibly if your extremly lucky rent one, but 99.99999 percent chance they wont rent for a kid to use, just so risky, i am an experienced moto x rider, ive been riding since i was 5 and i love it, it will be easier to just buy a motorcycle.

Fuel type for modified 2008 yz250f?

Chris

I was wondering if premium fuel at the pump is good for my bike or if I should go with a racing fuel. Its the 2008 model with 13.5:1 compression. The only engine work done would be JD jet kid and the factory 4.1 fmf pipe with megabomb header. Other mods are as follows:

2008 YZ250F Geared 13/51

BOYESEN QUICK SHOT 2 ACCELERATOR PUMP COVER

BOYESEN SUPERCOOLER WATER PUMP KIT

CV4 RADIATOR HOSE KIT

SUNLINE ALLOY SHIFT LEVER

K&N X-STREAM AIR FILTER

TURNER GAS CAP

TURNER OIL FILL PLUG

JD JET KIT

BOYESEN CLUTCH COVER

FMF FACTORY 4.1 SLIP-ON EXHAUST - NATURAL TITANIUM WITH STAINLESS STEEL MID PIPE

FMF MEGABOMB HEADER - TITANIUM

VORTEX REAR SPROCKET

MSR CHAIN GUIDE

NGK SPARK PLUG

PRO MOTO BILLET SHARKFIN REAR DISC GUARD

TAG METALS T-2 OVERSIZED HANDLEBAR PAD

ASV C6 PRO CLUTCH LEVER WITH THUMB HOT START

ASV C6 BRAKE LEVER

DID CHAIN 520 ERV3 X-RING 120 LINKS

VORTEX FRONT SPROCKET

WORKS CONNECTION REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR CAP

PRO GRIP 793 EVO GRIPS

Motion Pro Bleeder Valves

R&D FLEX JET

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Just use premium pump petrol, your list of things you have done to the bike have nothing to do with fuel requirements and it sounds like a standard motor which doesn't require racing fuel. If you tried to run racing fuel in it you would loose heaps of power.

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Anyone have experience with bike trailers?

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McG

I am looking for a light, folding, 2 child trailer with quick release wheels. I've looked on line, but have zero experience with them. Can one upgrade the tires to narrow high pressure tires? Do they affect the handling of the bike? If you have used one, do the kids really like riding along? All that kind of stuff.

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I've been using a Kool Stop Lil Trooper bike trailer for almost 4 years now. I agree with the other two answers about having the trailer but I would also have to say that narrow high pressure tires probably aren't a good alternative to what the trailers offer already.

While mine is a decent $200 trailer, the first answer has a Burley D'Lite- which is literally the "Cadillac of Trailers." They have every thoughtful touch including padded seating, recesses for the helmet and tinted windows. Mine doesn't even have quick release. The way I see it is if the D'Lite doesn't offer the feature, it probably offers no advantage. In fact, it may even be unsafe to have narrow tires. The D' Lite is the leader in trailer technology and it is also one of the most expensive because of that.

About the kids being bored: My son no longer rides in the trailer but his 15 month old baby brother does. After the intial ride, neither of my kids gave me any qualms about riding in there. Give them some treats, a drink, and something to keep them busy (toys,coloring books, etc.) and they are good to go. They usually look out the windows or go to sleep- which is what they do best in the trailer.

As long as they see Daddy in front, they don't worry. I'll ride a 40 mile ride with one of them in the back and I just let them get out and play for about half an hour at my halfway rest stop before heading back. No worries. Your experiences may be different but when they normally see me riding my bike without them, they are just glad to come along at times. Heck, it gives my wife a break too unless she comes along.

Also, it's recommended that you not exceed 20 mph with the trailer. I found out why when the trailer began to feel unstable when I hit 25 mph a few times. No worries. With the extra weight, you'll want to save your legs on any ride over 15 miles anyway.

Trailers will affect the handling of your bike and make sure that you have either a full steel or aluminum frame bike with at least 32 spoked wheels to pull them with. I had to buy an all aluminum bike while biuying my trailer because the LBS said that a carbon frame or carbon rear frame will crack from the stresses of a trailer. My original bike was a carbon Trek. Titanium is also a no-no.

There are many choices out there when buying a bike trailer. Burley is at the top of the list. Even their barebones Burley Bee trailer is good.

Cannondale trailers are really impressive and they are up there with Burley in terms of technology. Many riders like their unique, more aerodynamic profiles.

Kool Stop is good and they are a family owned company that strongly backs their products. Just make sure to go for a higher end trailer than the Lil Trooper.

A really good trailer that has had a strong cult following but are now being recognized by the masses are Chariot trailers. They are a Canadian company that makes exceptional trailers. Chariot used to make most of Burley's trailers until many buyer's found out that Chariots were the same trailers they were looking at purchasing from Burley and can be had for less. Now Burley makes their own.

Basic requirements that will make your trips easier are quick release skewers ( as you mentioned) AND aluminum rims.You may even want to make sure that your trailer had a rear window in the trunk area so that air can flow threw it on hot days. If you decide you want the D'Lite but it seems cost-prohibitive, consider a used one. Most used trailers have very low miles and are in great condition because they are used so little. That's good for you because you can buy used for a lot less than a new one. Sorry this is so long winded but I'm trying to get as much info to you, so that you will be better prepared when you go shopping for one. Good luck with your purchase.

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What can kids do to help out the environment and their community if they don't live in a neighborhood?

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STEVE

If the kids are around 12-14 what is the best jobs that they can do to help out in their community and environment if we don't live in or near a neighborhood?

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You mean you live on a farm? You have no neighbors at all? The nearest town is miles away? And you are home schooled and therefore never interact with other kids?

I suspect not.

NetAid has programs specifically for students in North America who want to help in the developing world. NetAid is now a part of MeryCorps
http://www.netaid.org
Many kids get involved with NetAid as individuals, then start a group at school to get other kids involved.

TakingIT Global is another resource for young people in the USA who want to do something to affect the situation positively in developing countries
www.takingitglobal.org/

http://www.change.org can help you know what causes are out there and how you can get involved with them.

You can also type in your city or zip code into:
VolunteerMatch, http://www.volunteermatch.org
Idealist, http://www.idealist.org
CraigsList, http://www.craigslist.com
Network for Good, http://www.networkforgood.org
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/
ServeNet, http://servenet.org/

You can also look for ways to change your own family's practices regarding the environment: do you compost? do you have a garden? do you use your own cloth bags when you go to the grocery or other shopping instead of paper or plastic? have you replaced some of your light bulbs with energy-saving ones? do you put on a sweater when you are cold instead of turning up the heat? do you turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth? do you ride your bike or walk or take mass transit instead of always riding in a car? do you turn off the TV when you aren't watching it? do you unplug things when they are not in use?

How good is Trek 800 bike for adult just to ride around for recreation?

4Rd

I have the one from 1995 or 1996, and my girl friend keep telling me to "get rid of it" and "buy a new one". Then she flashes off her new Trek bike she just bought last year.

I do not see why I should get rid of my bike and buy a new one when I still enjoy my bike. It looks quite new as I have not ridden that much. She say its for kid's bike size 26" tire....

Should I listen to her ?

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Your girlfriend doesn't know what she's talking about. Back in '96 that bike sold for $294.99. Not exactly cheap for 14 years ago. If you like it - ride it - enjoy it. Kid's bike tires run in the 12" 16" & 24" sizes. Once into 26" wheels, bikes are measured by frame size & will fit anyone from 5' tall to 6' 6" tall.

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I am having trouble dating a Girl's Schwinn Pixie Bicycle?

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BC

I already tried the websites I know of for serial numbers and I am coming up with zero. The serial number is 107380. Red and White. Solid tires. One piece handle bar no goose neck. White hand grips, white seat. Does anyone know the history of the kid's pixie bikes?

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I doubt that any serious records were kept on kid's bikes. You can try to contact Schwinn at the address and/or web link below. Good luck.

Schwinn
C/o Customer Service
4902 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI. 53711

What type of bike(s) should I buy?

max3333

I have a 8 year old son who wants a "mountain bike" for his birthday. I would like to purchase a pair of bikes for myself and him to use. I have 15 acres of property that I would like to use these bikes on. It is mostly flat grassland but there is rough terrain and some 10 to 15-foot hills to ride over. These bikes will not be used on the street. Any suggestions on what type and brand of bikes for beginners(adult and kid)that can be purchased reasonably? For occasional use that can take a beating? Thanks for any suggestions.

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For this terrain, one would suggest a "Double Boinger" or in other words, a full suspension mountain bike.

These can be quite expensive, so one may substitute a "regular" mountain bike, also called a hardtail. These have front shocks and no rear suspension, and they cost a lot less.
Make up the difference by using a springer saddle or a suspension seatpost. Either seatpost or springer saddle will cost about $20 each bike, so this method is far less expensive than a "Double Boinger" style.

At the $20 price range, the springer saddle is more reliable technology, and they were once considered a "required" part of the enjoyment of cycling. Bike shops have quite a variety and so does www.bikepartsusa.com and amazon.com. Avoid the "Web Spring" or "Mattress" variety and just go with the easy and simple two steel spring or two rubber spring sort to get some very enjoyable results.

While it is best to purchase your bikes from a real bike store, Schwinn and Diamondback will always give you usable quality bikes with name brand components at every price point. So, if you get a very cheap bike, do make sure it is one of those two brands. These can be found at Target in a limited selection of size ranges, but if you're taller than 5'10" then its off to the bike store with you. ;)
Lower priced options exist, but will cost you a great deal in repairs and lost enjoyment.

IMPORTANT: The point of sizing is to get a bike that makes you WANT to go cycling. Don't settle for less than that.

IMPORTANT: In any case, make certain that the rear derailer has the name "Shimano" or the name "SRAM" printed directly on it.

For your son. Get him as large a bike as he can stand over with at least an inch "clearance" to the top tube. It is not important if he can reach the ground from the seat, as that's not correct seat adjustment anyway--legs need to straighten fully when pedaling. Just make sure that he can stand over it and that it doesn't look like a toy.

For you, the same sizing applies, but for a different reason. Make sure that the bike is large enough to give you a comfortable reach for the handlebars.

While it is possible to re-size (UP) the $139 Schwinn mountain bike, the cost of the stem riser adapter and stronger seat post, plus installation, may inflate the price of the bike up to a bike-store-bike price, and you might as well just get the right size to start with. That's why I said that if you're over 5'10" then you really do need to go to the bike store. A Diamondback, Raliegh, or Schwinn dealer can still get you a good price.

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Looking for easy to follow workout program?

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Boy

I am a 14 year old boy looking for a simple to follow workout and nutrional plan with the goal to build lean muscle and look great. This is in hope of being a better baseball player. Any tips, or workout plans would be great, thanks.

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Ok for eating, dont eat junk...duh, thats easy a lot of people know that. Try to not eat a lot of salty things, it traps water in you and it doesnt help you lose weight. Drink lots and lots of water, stay away from slim fast/vitamin water/energy drinks, some might be good the energy drinks are horrible for you and water beats them all out for quality and its FREE! Water is the bodies oil. Drink more and youll feel great. Try to eat small but more portions of good food throughout the day, it speeds up your matabolism.

To burn fat, you need cardio and lots of it. Go running, biking, swimming, jump rope is pretty good and fun sometimes and rowing.

But if your serious about losing FAT you need to forget about your scale and just look at your body. Muscle weighs a lot more than fat so if you start working out and get discouraged because your gaining weight its because your getting toner, and thats a good thing!

Ok then, some good work outs for ya...These are gonna be good for ya because you dont even need a gym or any real equipment, just mostly dead weight exercises.

For the buns
Plie
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, arms at sides, toes turned out.
Tuck tailbone under and contract glutes.
Lower body into a plie squat as low as you can go without allowing knees to creep past toes.
Simultaneously raise arms to shoulder height in front of body, palms down. Hold for 2 seconds, then return to starting position.
After 20 reps, pulse at the bottom for 20 seconds.

Hip-Lift Progression
This is an awesome way to relieve tension in your lower back and work your butt at the same time. (A cushy mat will keep your tailbone from crying afterward.)
Lie on your back with your arms at your sides with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
Lift your hips toward the ceiling. Hold for 1 count, and then lower back down.
Repeat the lifts for 60 seconds, squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top of the range of motion. Be careful not to overarch your spine.
To make this exercise more difficult, extend one leg at the top of the lift. Keep your thighs parallel and hold the lifted position for about 5 seconds.
Keeping your hips up, place your foot back on the floor and then lower your hips.
Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds; switch sides and do the move for another 30 seconds on the other

Dumbbell Squats
A simple way to kick off even a quickie workout, these squats are powerful little moves. Over time, increase reps and dumbbell weight to amp them up.
Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and 8- to 10-pound dumbbells by your thighs.
Squat down as if you were going to sit in a chair, keeping your weight over your heels.
Squeeze your glutes as you return to the start position.
Do 15-20 reps.
As you continue, keep the weight in your heels, making sure your knees do not past forward of your toes.
For a bigger challenge, try it without the weights, jump explosively, and land in the squat position.

Legs
do lots of squats. also do leg lifts on your side and your back (lay on your back and SLOWLY lift you legs up and down, if it doesnt hurt, do it a lot slower. shoot for 25 lifts, if it doesnt hurt, go to 50)

arms
Bicep Exercises
Standing Barbell Curls
1. grab your weight with an underhand grip with feet shoulder width apart
2 . allow the weight to hang in front of you, keeping your elbows close to you at all times.
3. moving only your forearms bring the weight into your shoulders.
4. hold for about 5 seconds and then repeat.
Dumbbell Concentration Curls
1. sit on the end of a bench with your legs spread
2. reach down in between your legs and pick up a light weight with one hand.
3. place your elbow on your knee and make sure your arm is fully straight.
4. place your other hand on your other knee so the upper body has some support.
5. using your forearm only bring the weight to your shoulder and hold for a few seconds.
6. repeat and then switch arms
Triceps exercises
Lying Barbell Extentions
1. lie on a workout bench with feet shoulder length apart on each side.
2. grab the weight and hold it above your head with your arms straight.
3. using your forearms only, lower the weigh until it is about one inch above your forehead.
4.then push the weight back to starting position and then repeat.
Tricep Dumbbell Extensions
1. grab a light weight with one hand with feet shoulder length apart
2. lift the weight so your arms are straight above your head
3. slowly lower the weight behind your head
4. then slowing lift the weight again above your head until your in the starting position.
5. repeat for one set of 10 times and then do the same for the other arm.
Forearm exercises
Barbell Wrist Curls
1. grab a weight with your wrists facing down.
2. sit on a workout bench with your arms resting on your legs and your wrists hanging over the bench.
3. using your forearm strength, curl the weight using only your wrists
4. hold the weight for a few seconds and then slowly lower it to starting position.
5. repeat and do the same with other arm.
Dumbbell Wrist Curls
1. grab a dumbbell and and keep your palms face up.
2. sit on a flat bench and let your forearms rest on your legs.
3. grab the weight and allow your wrists to hang off the bench.
4. using your arms, pull the weight towards your elbows and hold.
5. repeat and do the same for the other arm.

Abs
Try pilates and such. Sadly crunches, dont do sit ups it just makes it worse. Do a think called bikes, lay on your back and rotate your legs like your on a bike (but ur flat on ur back with ur legs bent in the air). To make it more burning for your abs, when your left leg is in towards your body curl up ur abs to touch ur right elbow to your left knee, then switch left elbow to right knee left leg extended. Also you can lay on your back, put your hands under your back (because its hard to keep ur hands down if you dont I guess) then slowly lift both your legs at the same time up and down, not touching the floor. Doesnt burn, go slower, go for 25, if not just keep going.

Good luck!

http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/activities.php

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc

http://www.stevenscreek.com/goodies/calories.shtml

What is the difference between these types of oils?

Q. My owners manual recommends SAE 10W30 type SH for my Yamaha 125cc, I would like to find out if I can use say 10W40 or 5W40 or 15W50 ect in my bike?

And also what does the type SH stand for?

Thanks for your help

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Ok boys and girls....first off, oil thins out (looses viscosity) as it get hotter. More on that later. There are straight weight oils, 10, 20, 30,

How big of a bike would a 14 year old need?

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Anthony Ma

i am 5 foot 2 and am trying to get a new bike
i found a 20 inch BMX bike, but do not know if it would be the rite size

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I'm 14 and 5'4. 20 inches is really low, even for your height. It's probably a kid bike. Go to a store, and try to find a fit. Even if you don't want a bike there, say you do and try them out.

I know I'm going to want to ride it on the streets, so i'm getting a Kawasaki dual sport KLX 250SF. It is short, rides on street and dirt, and is cheap.

How do you take care of a Sibrien husky and make it live a happy life?

renaudfami

When i was a little kid and I saw the Siberian husky I fell in love with it right when I took a glance at it. Everybody whants one because of their blue eyes and their perfect coating of fur. When i get older i whant to adopt one is North ontario.

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The Siberian Husky has a WONDERFUL temperament. They get along great with just about anybody. However, there are several things about the breed that many people don't realize before getting one, and they often wind up on the streets or in shelters.

1.) The Siberian Husky is a hardcore working dog. Even the show-line only dogs have a very strong working drive. The husky that does not is an exception, not the rule. They have a strong desire to run, and run, and run, and can be difficult to leash train. They are deceptively strong for their size. They cannot be trusted off leash, at all, ever unless they are in a securely fenced area. Recall training rarely works with huskies. And if you don't have a fence and wish to instead tie the dog outside for a little while each day, don't. They can snap those long cable leads with supernatural ease. Mine snapped two cable tie-outs, a thick leather collar, and two nylon leads. Not the clasps, but the cables and nylon themselves!

2.) They require an obscene amount of exercise. The siberian husky that is content to lie about the house quietly is rare. They were bred to pull light loads for upwards of 20 miles or more in a 24 hour period, and as such require a lot of exercise. If you aren't willing to take up at least a one hour long run or bike ride with this dog every single day, it is not the dog for you.

3.) They are notoriously difficult to train. The siberian husky, like most spitz breeds, is a serious working dog. An innate stubbornness, confidence, and decision-making ability is paramount to a good sled dog, and as such many huskies possess these traits. They are willful and will walk all over you if given a chance. They take advantage of any lax in leadership. Again, a husky that does not do this is more the exception, not the rule. Proper training will make an excellent companion, but consistent, firm training is a must.

4.) They are notorious escape artists. As I said, they were bred to run run run! They can dig out under the fence and they can easily scale a fence up to 6'. Some will climb a higher fence. If you intend to leave the dog outside at any time unattended then a securely fenced yard is a must. If they can get out, they will, and take off to run and snoop. More often than not they are picked up by animal control, a benevolent stranger, or are never seen by the owner again. A heavy wire buried 2-3 inches underneath the fence line will discourage digging.

5.) They are notoriously destructive. A bored dog is a destructive dog and the siberian husky has this down to an art. They often dig, chew, howl, destroy furniture, yard fixtures, drywall, you name it. Fail to exercise this dog properly and you may wind up pulling your hair out in frustration and replacing half your home.

You cannot yell at or hit a sibe, they do not respond well to negative punishment. They are likely to bite or just take off if it happens. They require at minimum one hour of intense physical exercise every day, rain or shine, without fail to be truly happy and well-adjusted. They must be socialized extensively with children and small animals as they have a very, very high prey drive. They usually see cats and even small dogs as toys or prey and will chase and kill them. Occasionally a child may also trigger the prey drive if the dog has not been properly socialized. As with all dogs, it should be supervised with children. They blow their coat twice a year--this means it falls out in large clumps twice a year, all over your house, so get a good heavy-duty vacuum. :P

Google NILIF training and research the breed thoroughly. dogbreedinfo.com has some good information on the breed.

The Siberian Husky is not an aggressive breed by nature. They can be made aggressive, but they are not inherently so. They also can be socialized with cats and do very well with them. I've known huskies who ate cats and some who don't. The ones who don't were brought up as pups around cats and kittens. My own rescue husky was a cat eater when I got him, and quickly learned what "no cats" meant. :P

They can be aloof toward strangers, or they may be very friendly and happy to greet them. There is almost no loyalty in a husky, though. They'll often times wander off with anybody who has food, a leash, or a car so they can go on another adventure. They must be watched closely for this reason. Their friendliness, ambiguous loyalties, and desire to go out on a new adventure at every waking moment is what makes them so frequently and easily stolen.

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Whose fault does this fall under and why?

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Taylor Cha

I live in a small neighborhood out in the country that's pretty heavily wooded. What do lots of trees and curvy roads bring? Blind drives. My driveway is in a curve where I can't see people coming from the left for more than about 20 yards. This morning I was pulling out of my drive and as usual I look both ways and pull out. As my car gets half way out I look left and a truck flew around the corner and had to slam on their brakes because I was already out in the road. I Tried to be courteous and wave in the rear view mirror but she did not respond back. Now this is a residential area with kids, bike riders, and walkers present so the speed limit is 25. I was pretty freaked after this had occurred so I was going 45 mph up the road to try and get away from the other vehicle and she rode my ass the whole mile to get to the main road. When I approached the stop sign to the main road a long line of traffic was heading my way so of course I couldn't turn out. After a couple seconds I look in my rear view and see her truck door open and then she comes up to my car and starts yelling at me. Now I had my doors locked and my windows rolled up but she was saying something about how this was the second time I've done that (I've actually never done that before) and that she's going to call the police if this happens again and tapped on my window kind of hard and some other road rage stuff. So say something like this happened again or she decided to call the police? Would she be at fault for the fact that it's a residential area and you have to be prepared to stop at anytime? I mean what can I really do if I can't see pulling out I can only look both ways so many times before I go. Wouldn't the police look at the incident today as her just having road rage?

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The cops would say two things. One, you have to yield right of way to absolutely everyone when pulling out from a driveway. Even if the other vehicle is speeding like hell, they have right of way and you don't. That's the cold hard law, and there are no exceptions.

The second thing the cops would say is they'd tell this woman to calm the f**k down. Getting out of your vehicle to yell at another driver isn't safe, in fact it's downright dangerous. And it's against the law. Not only is it against the law to stop in traffic and get out of the vehicle, it's against the law to yell at and intimidate people.

You made a common driving error, but she damn near committed a crime.

Is an old bike left behind a dumpster fair game?

Zacari

I found a old rusted bike behind a dumpster next to a back door of my school. The bike was laying on its side and looked like it had been there a while, it had dirt splattered on it from rain a few hours earlier. It also had a broken flashlight hanging from the handle. What do you think, fair to take?
I ended up borrowing it and bringing it back. Thank you common sense.

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The other day my sister and I went to a local hotel to see if we could get a swimming pool membership. As we were leaving, we saw a guy put an upholstered chair that was next to a huge dumpster in his truck and drive off. He was not rushing or looking over his shoulder.

My sister and I walked past the other chairs that were out there and saw that they were really decent chairs. So, she went inside and asked about the chairs. The employee stated that ten people already asked about those dozen chairs they were airing out next to that dumpster. Ummm, my sister had to tell him there were only four chairs out there!!!

So, just because if was behind a dumpster does not mean it was abandoned. Some kid could have hid it there because he could not afford a lock. Please don't take it unless it remains there for a day or two more. Please.

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