With any classic vehicle finding a source of auto repair parts can be a major concern. So it is with classic Chevrolet Corvette as well as Chevrolet Stingray autos.

Corvettes have always had distinctive wheel covers and are a refreshing change from slotted mag wheels. The wood steering wheels add a rich touch if you are lucky to ever find one.

Interest has been spread into the 1968 and later models, especially car equipped with the lift out roof panels. In these cars, the excellent General Motors (G.M.) Turbo Hydra-matic transmission was the desired feature. Indeed one of the most valuable vehicle of this group has been the 1970 LT-1 350. Chevrolet itself had offered some good gymkhana suspension parts for this group of cars that are relatively inexpensive and greatly improve handling qualities.

Where can you find used parts for your classic Corvette? First of course are local swap meet and car clubs in your area. If you can shop close to home better be it.

You actually hold and fondle the part, inspecting it yourself. Why have to arrange and pay shipping charges. As well you may make valuable contacts for your Corvette restoration projects. Often one local contact will lead to another good source for parts as well as classic car restoration expertise.

Next on the list are magazines – such as – Corvette Enthusiast, Vette and Corvette Fever. It might be said that Corvette websites on the internet might be next on your list. However the actual magazines may provide a source for you first. Why not whittle down your Corvette resource list first rather than searching through the websites that may or may not have stock and be of the stature they claim. Websites can be made and put up easily. Magazines articles usually have current sourced lists; will place the vendors in some ranking. If there are ads – those ads have to paid for – which is an indication of the solvency and current resources of the firms involved. As well you may get additional good tips form the articles in the magazine. Classic car magazines such as Hemmings are also very useful.

Next for resources are actual websites devoted to this passion. The sites can be Corvette specific – such as vetteweb, the general motors website itself, The Corvette Club of America etc. Google the term “Corvette Links”, “Chevrolet Corvette Links” or “Stingray Links”. One link will always lead to more and additional links. Corvette enthusiasts are like that – always trying to be helpful and to share.

A terrific resource always is eBay. EBay is the premier online auction site. It can easily be found on the web at its home of http://ebay.com as well as various worldwide specific sites – whether they be ebay.ca in Canada or http://ebay.uk in the United Kingdom. EBay has both its original sales areas as well as the more specific and distinct eBay motors. The beauty of eBay is that somewhere in the world someone may have exactly the part, component or technical manuals that you are looking for.

In essence it may be “just lying around” and be of found money to them and yet be exactly what you require. It may be that that item is not available in your local area or the locals may want a killing for it. Either way eBay can be a very useful resource. Some of the items on eBay are on an auction basis; some are on a “buy now” price. Some are both. The beauty of eBay is that it has advanced features which may make your search for that exact hard to find Corvette car part easier. You can conduct product searches on eBay easily and specifically. If you are an eBay member (no cost to register), then you can have the eBay system email you the moment someone lists that part. Then you can either bid on the item, or if it is a buy now you can choose to purchase it. In addition eBay has a buyer request area where you can put out feelers and a request if anyone has that part or knows of contacts or leads that have that component available. Remember though with eBay that shipping costs are major component of the final and real cost of any good purchased. All that matters, if evaluating cost, is what the product costs when it arrives at the door of your shop.

Lastly never forget your local or area Chevrolet dealer themselves. There is both an amazing and remarkable amount of early Corvette parts still in the parts inventory of some Chevrolet dealers as well as some General Motors Chevrolet dealers who specialize in classic Corvette and Corvette Stingray car, mechanical as well as body parts.

With the Whistler bike enthusiasts, it is certain that even with the onset of winter their enthusiasm is on an all time high! Climatic conditions are insignificant for the sport aficionados and so are their busy schedules. The every requirement is analyzed by the application developers of the Whistler Mountain bike mobile app. If you are an ardent fan of the Whistler Mountain biking, then this app is a mandatory application on your iphone. You would be flooded with all the updates from the Whistler Mountain. All the information found in the official website is available on the iphone. The application features all kind of data like videos, photos, guest rider stories and reviews. Every other relevant information about biking activities in got to the user readily.

All happenings in and around the Whistler Mountain is seamlessly brought to the users so that they remain in the loop and are aware of all the events they would be interested in. The added feature of having a community platform has been incorporated. At this point, the bikers and other people in Whistler can share their views and messages with public from their personal mobile phones.

For the hardcore Whistler Mountain Biking fans and participants, here is what the app has to offer.

In the recent article section, you can find the list of biking related articles with a detailed description present on the official website. The users will have all the related information found on the site that can be retrieved on to the iphones with ease. Moving on, the events schedules like completions, happenings and news, reviews and the likely contest details are given in elaboration in this section.

At the photo gallery, using the app the users get to see their moments captured at Whistler events, stills of bikes, resorts and accessories and all other things in and around Whistler Mountains. This can be the most entertaining feature any biker fan would crave for. The users can enjoy these stills when travelling and offline as well. The app provides with saving the intended content for a later reference.

With the community forum to access even on wheels, the users are enabled to participate in WMB forum by seeing the recent posts, items, news and also view the live whispering campaign (gossips). The articles and the posts are viewed on the community platform along with the date and time of the post. Thus, it is rest assured that updates are fresh and the fans do not miss out on an inch of excitement.

Social media network being the spine of the world communication, this app allows the users to publish and share the article to the world wide audience via Facebook, twitter, blogs via email services. The software issues like quitting the application due to an incoming call, message arrival or interference of an advertisement link are tackled with a feature of restoring the state of application.

The WMB app is developed as a unified news and event delivery platform with an intention of providing a knowledge base for the bikers to get them acquainted with the biking events and local information about Whistler. The blogs and news feeds can also be shared among the friends and family free of cost via the social media networks. Thus, this app is a one stop destination for all updates from the Whistler Mountain.

Bicycle riding is not only an enjoyable leisurely activity. There are many health and psychological benefits that are also associated with cycling. To take advantage of the plethora of associated benefits, it is important that your bike is comfortable and properly aligned with your body.

Bicycle riding is one of the best exercises that you can engage in. It helps with weight loss, cardio pumping, and fat burning. It also provides you with the perfect time and place to reflect on life on your own.

Riding can also lighten your mood and help to relieve stress and anxiety. One explanation for this is that bike riding is often associated with fond childhood memories of learning to ride and riding around the neighborhood with friends. However, cycling is also a great group activity that can be shared with friends or family. With ride lanes, parks, and trails dedicated specifically to bike riders, bike riding has become a fun past time for people of all ages.

In order to take advantage of these benefits, it is important to have the right bike in order to avoid injuries. Along with knee injuries, bike riding can become very uncomfortable very quickly if your bike is not appropriately aligned with your body. When searching for a bike, make sure to feel it out in a store. It is not usually advisable to purchase a bike on the internet if you have not previously seen it in person.

If you have already purchased a bicycle and have found that it is not the right fit for you, there is a solution. Once you have had a bike for a long while, it may become uncomfortable. In both of these cases, bicycle fitting is a worthy alternative to replacing your bike. Bicycles can be very expensive, especially if you are already thinking about buying one only a couple of years after your first bicycle purchase. This makes bicycle fitting an especially affordable and sensible option.

Bike fitting can be done at most quality bicycle shops. A bicycle fitting system can accommodate your body's dimensions as well as your unique riding style. Bicycle fitting can also be done to make pedaling easier, with everything from pedal spacers to "In-The-Shoe" Wedges. These parts can be purchased from most bicycle shops and can be self-installed.

Before you think about purchasing a new bicycle, consider having bicycle fitting done to have the most comfortable ride possible.

One of the joys of owning your own motorcycle is the custom bits that you can use to customize the bike. Parts like Forward Controls and risers as well as handlebars can change the look of your cruiser instantly with very little investment. Also most of these mods can be done on your own.

Custom forward controls are a great way to give any metric cruiser or American Road Hog a more custom chopper look. A nice set of straight bars can also give your ride a real drag bike look. especially when you combine them with a set of handle bar risers. There are several manufacturers to choose from when it comes to customizing your cruiser.

For a great set of custom motorcycle handlebars Flanders has one of the biggest selections around. This manufacturer carries anything from your classic handlebars to straight bars to ape hangers. Whatever your flavor you're likely to find custom handlebars by Flanders. Carlini Design is another quality maker of handlebars. Their selection is not as extensive as Flanders, however they make up for it with some very unique handlebars with a nice custom look. There are many more makers of handlebars but these two are the ones I am most familiar with.

Motorcycle Forward Controls are another way to take a OEM Metric Cruiser and give it a more custom chopper look. Forward controls basically take a bike with mid controls and move them to a forward position giving you a more relaxed riding position on the bike. Jardine makes some decent forward controls. forward controls and floorboards are a great way to customize your ride. You will find the riding position with forward controls to be much more comfortable then the mid position, not to mention that the forward controls look way cooler.

Risers are made by many of today's manufacturers of aftermarket motor cycle parts. Companies like Cobra, Show Chrome and Lightning Performance all make quality handlebar risers. Most of them are made of either a billet aluminum or some sort of steel which is then chrome plated for a quality finish.

Handlebar Risers are made in a variety of sizes usually a 1.5 to about a 5 inch riser is what is available depending on the manufacturer. Also when buying a handlebar risers be sure that you match them up correctly with the right size handle bar. the dimension of the handlebar is important. If you do not match the bars with the right riser you will have major issues with installation because the hole in the riser is designed for a specific dimension and will usually not accommodate a different dimension.

Some risers also come with a rise like for example you might have a 3 inch rise and a 1 inch pullback instead of just rising straight up risers with a pullback also do just that they are designed with a bend that relocates the bar a bit closer to the tank and the rider.

Just because you are looking for an affordable helmet doesn't mean that you have to scrimp on the quality. Cheap motorcycle helmets these days are fairly easy to find. However you can still spend 600 dollars or more on a helmet if you want. A helmet that is cheap should still run you around 60 to 100 dollars depending on the helmet. For example AFX makes some cheap motor cycle helmets. They make anything from Open face to Full face helmets. Beanies and half Helmets are also available by AFX. there are many other manufacturers that make a reasonably priced product that still has appeal. I mean who wants to wear a cheap helmet that looks like someone cut a whole in a bowling ball and stuffed it on your head.

When you decide to find a cheap helmet you still want to make sure that the helmet is DOT certified. Its not worth the discount only to sacrifice on safety since a helmet is a vital piece of safety equipment when riding I would recommend you always make sure that you get one that is DOT certified. If you just try to keep it simple you should be able to get a good deal without having to sacrifice safety. If you just stick to a solid color or just one that is multicolored you should be able to find something that is cheap. Also most manufacturers of helmets discontinue their models quite frequently so you might be able to pick one up cheap on a close out sale as well as local shops that try to get old inventory out the door might give a discount on a perfectly good brand new helmets.

Another place to find cheap motorcycle helmets is in online shops or on Ebay. I would not however recommend that you buy a used helmet, mainly because once its been in a wreck or accident you can not depend on it being reliable protection any longer. So your best way to ensure that you get quality is to buy brand new.

If you have a motor cycle you know that most states require some sort of head gear for safety. Most are very strict on motor cycle riders wearing a helmet. I know Texas is probably the most relaxed and they require you to carry some extra insurance in order for you to not have to wear a helmet when you're out there riding. Also finding an affordable motor cycle helmet keeps down the cost of all the money you are going to have to invest in decent riding gear. A jacket gloves and boots are not cheap. Also some sort of leathers are a good idea especially if you are a sport rider. Guys that ride cruisers generally opt for Chaps which do add some protection but mainly are just good for adding some warmth and cutting the wind. So when you do decide to shop for a cheap motor cycle helmet just remember that you can find a good deal without sacrificing on safety. Make sure you see a DOT sticker on the helmet somewhere.

Receiver Bike Racks - The Bike Rack For Your SUV

If you've got a pickup truck or an SUV, you may think that you don't need to make an investment in a bike rack of any kind, because there's plenty of room in the back of the truck or your sports utility vehicle for a bike or two. Right?

However, after you've driven around with your bike rattling around in the back of your SUV or truck, you may change your mind.

It's not only the noise that may get on your nerves. Grease and dirt can quite easily transfer from your bike to the upholstery of the SUV, and of course you'll have to flip those seats up and down to ensure you have enough room.

Even if you don't care about the state of your truck bed, it's easy to scratch your bike as well and you don't want that. Scratches turn into rust. And if you're carrying more than one bike, the chances of scratches or staining is multiplied.

What can you do about it? You can't get a roof rack for your truck, obviously, and the roof of your SUV will be too high to comfortably lift a bike up to the roof.

No problem - if you've got a trailer hitch on the back of your truck or SUV, then all you need to do is get a receiver bike rack, more commonly known as a hitch bike rack. (The receiver is the name of the ball on which a trailer hitch is placed.)

Everybody Wins with a Receiver Hitch Bike Rack

Lots of companies offer hitch racks, from Advantage to Saris to Yakima.

There's a couple of things you need to bear in mind when buying a hitch or receiver rack - what's the diameter of the ball on which the hitch has to fit? Once you know that dimension, you also have to decide how many bikes you're going to carry. You can buy a hitch rack that will carry up to five bikes at a time.

If you're nervous about having your bicycles secured on the back of you vehicle, you can also explore the option of a bed mount.

This is a device that runs horizontally from one side of your truck bed to the other. You then put your bikes onto this rack and secure them down so that they stand up securely and don't rattle around. You can also buy a similar device for your SUV, although you still have the hassle of moving around the seats - depending on the size of your vehicle.

If you've got a pickup or an SUV, then you've invested a lot in your vehicle. You've probably also invested a lot in your bike as well. So why not invest a little bit more in a receiver bike rack to keep everything safe, clean, and neat.

I remember when I went with my dad to the local bike shop to pick out my first bike. I was so excited. I remember looking up at walls and walls of bicycles in all shapes, sizes and colors. When you walked in the door, there were tall ceilings line forever with neat rows of bicycles and the smell of new rubber permeated throughout the entire building. I walked around with my father for a while and he allowed me to gravitate towards certain bicycles. It was neat because, unlike, other stores, you were actually allowed to touch the stuff in here. I felt the handlebars and ran my hands along the banana seats and through the streamers. Eventually, I found a bicycle that I liked and my dad exchanged a few words with the sales guy in the store. Before you knew it, the bicycle had been taken down and we were being led to the back of the store to the parking lot where there were other people riding around on bicycles.

I was actually going to get a chance at test riding this bicycle! At the time, it had training wheels on it, but I remember it clear as day. It was a purple, banana seat bicycle with streamers coming out of the handles. It rode really smoothly; I loved it. A few minutes later, my father was at the register paying for my first bicycle. I remember riding my bicycle up and down the sidewalk with neighbors as well as in my backyard on the patio. There were so many good memories, including the day the training wheels came off and I was able to balance well enough on my own to finally ride solo.

I think that for a lot of people, bicycles hold some sort of sentimental value, which is why it usually takes some time and deliberation to choose one out. Once you get old enough to purchase your bicycle, things can become a lot more technical, especially if you’re planning on using your bicycle for more than the leisurely ride in the backyard or around the neighborhood. Bikes can range in size as well as in price. For instance, some people will actually spend upwards of ,000 to purchase a lightweight “road bicycle”. If you’re planning on buying a new bicycle, know what you are going to plan on using it for. If you are planning on becoming a cyclist who races road bikes, you’ll be looking for a different bicycle than someone who is planning on going mountain biking or taking their kids out for a ride on the boardwalk.

Usually, you can purchase bikes that are already assembled, but it’s always a good idea to double check and make sure that this is the case. A lot of the times, you’ll end up having to assemble the bike, so be ready for it if that’s the case. If you can afford it, buy your bicycle from a “bike shop” versus a discount store or some other store that happens to sell bikes (ex: Target, Kmart) because the people at a bike shop are generally qualified to deal with specific issues as it relates to bikes versus people in other stores who are more likely to give you their opinion but not really know what they are talking about.

If you ride your bike out on the roads you will understand the importance of road safety. It isnt just up to car drivers to see you; if you dont take the necessary safety measures you will be putting yourself at risk of a serious accident, which could have terrible consequences for both you and the driver.

It is your responsibility to make yourself stand out when bike riding, especially during the night-time, and it really doesnt take much to do so. One of the easiest ways to keep yourself safe is to use bike lights, which will alert drivers to your presence on the road.

If you dont currently use bike lights you will actually be breaking the law. The rules set down in the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations, which were created in 1989, state that you must use a white light on the front of your bike and a red one on the back, as well as a rear reflector and reflectors on your pedals.

You will be able to buy bike lights from a number of different shops, both online and from your local bike shop. There are a few different bulb types though and each has a different purpose, so you will need to decide which is best for you before you buy.

If you only ever ride your bike at dusk or in half-light then krypton or halogen lights are ideal. If, however, you regularly ride your bike on unlit roads or in especially dark areas you should purchase an LED light, many of which have the added advantage of being rechargeable and have flashing modes that can help with driver visibility.

Opting for a bike light with rechargeable batteries can save you money in the long run, as you wont need to keep buying replacement ones. It can be even better if you can get a light that recharges via solar energy as you wont even need to put them on to charge, they will do it themselves.

If you really want to stand out when cycling you should wear a hi-vis jacket or waistcoat, which can be seen in the darkness and will also reflect on headlights to make you even more visible. If you dont like the idea of wearing one you can also get reflective stickers that you can stick onto your bike.

There are many ways for you to stand out on the roads with the help of bike lights and reflectors, so make sure you stay safe and buy online now.

Though we have our cars and motorcycles, there is nothing like going on an early morning ride on our bicycle or a relaxing ride in the evening. If our bicycle needs some minor repairs and replacements, we can easily do it ourselves, as they are often not very complicated. One such thing is replacing the handlebar stem. In normal circumstances when the bolts are in good condition, it should take you less then 15 minutes to remove the old handlebar stem and to replace the new one.

Here are some step-by-step instructions and tips to replace your handlebar stem:

1. First of all, you must buy the right stem for your requirement. You can get stems of varied lengths and they range between 35 and 135 millimeters. While buying the stem for your handlebars you must go with the right measurement of your steer tube so that you do not have to run for an exchange.

2. Remove the headset's top cap.

3. Removing the pre load bolt, this is a 4-millimeter bolt. The pre load bolt is what helps you in adjusting the headset.

4. You will find totally 5 five millimeter bolts that fasten the faceplate to the steer tube. There are four in front and one at the back of the faceplate.

5. Remove the four bolts that are in front first and loosen the one at the back.

6. Remember to keep all the bolts, headset top cap all in one place because you don't want to start hunting for those and spend 40 minutes in the search whereas it would take hardly 15 minutes to replace the entire stem. Never overlook this point.

7. Once you have removed all the bolts, you just need to pull off the handlebar stem off the steer tube. While pulling it off, you will be able to pull it out easily if you do not pull it at an angle but at 180 degrees to the steer tube.

8. Once you have removed the old handlebar stem, you need to fix the new handlebar stem. While fixing the new handlebar stem start with the bolt at the back first. This will keep the handlebar stem in place as you fix the handlebar to the handlebar stem.

9. Place the handlebar in position and place the faceplate aligning the holes properly so that the bolts can get into them without any difficulty.

10. Some of the handlebars come with markings for perfect adjustments. So pay attention to those markings.

11. After placing the handlebar in position start tightening the 4 five millimeter bolts on the faceplate. While tightening you should remember not to tighten each bolt all the way, before you tightened the next one. All the four bolts should be tightened evenly to avoid problems later. Normally the diagonally opposite bolts are tightened in alternating pattern. This something, which you should not overlooked.

12. Now recheck whether your handlebar positioning requires any minor adjustments and do the necessary adjustments before you tighten all the four bolts completely. After adjusting, tighten the pre load bolt and replace the headset cap.

Hero Honda has been a brightening and exceptional bike brand that has surpassed the limits of excellence and has come over as a popular choice for many bikers. Hero Honda has recently unleashed the new Hero Honda Glamour that has gained tremendous likes from Hero Honda lovers. Quite near to Yamaha Gladiator, TVS Victor, Bajaj Platina and Honda Shine, this bike has graded itself as a tough competitor for many big brand bike models offered in the market these days.

This bike model has noticed a number of upgradation since the date it has been launched in India. Hero Honda Glamour is set equipped with a disc brake, self start, alloy wheels and fuel injection system that support its exceptional functioning and speedy performance. Further, Hero Honda Glamour Disc price is set distinct with its two variants namely standard Hero Honda Glamour and higher-end version Hero Honda Glamour Fi.

As per Hero Honda Glamour Disc reviews for both the version, the standard Hero Honda Glamour is revealed to feature 124.7cc of engine whereas the Fi variant imbibes 124.8cc of mill. Further, some common traced features include 4 stroke, air cooled, single cylinder, OHC that ensure sit unmatched and always high performance on Indian roads. The engine of Hero Honda Glamour is able to generate 9 bhp at 7,000 rpm power along with featuring torque values of 10.35 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Hero Honda Glamour is known to be top-end variant and is further equipped with disc brakes at front and drum brakes at its rear side. Further, this bike model accommodates latest suspension system to ensure its superlative performance and unmatched support on road.

Among the set bikes price in India, this bike model has a favorable rear suspension that can be adjusted for five times for different kind of terrains. This bike model is equipped with real time mileage indicator, which shows average mileage of 10 seconds along with speed sensor and data provided by ECU. Reasonable among the hero Honda bikes price list, Hero Honda Glamour is also available in kick and self start options that can be chosen as per the respective needs and choices. The Hero Honda Glamour has a broad fuel tank which imparts it a bold and sporty look. Another popular aspect is that this bike models reduces the ignition and fuel supply at the same time that makes it an economy model.