If the individual doesn't have the budget, then perhaps something cheaper will suffice such as the 8560EC portable spectrum analyzer that can only measure until 2.9 Ghz, which is half the price of the bigger unit.

We rode along backroads in the country, and the scenery was pretty. We followed the group around curves, under the shade of trees, and through the little neighboring towns. I tried to take it all in ... the homes, the landscapes, and the people. The sound of the bike roared uphill, and then we coasted down the hill. The riders used hand signals to communicate with each other. The obvious ones, right hand and left hand turns, and stop. Then they had some additional ones for forming a single line, changing lanes, and slowing down. It was fun to watch. One by one the riders signaled, and it was like a wave the crowd does at a baseball game. We passed by junkyards and cemeteries. It was sad.



Only 34% of glass today is being recycled. A quarter of your bottles and jars have recycled material in them. Glass is a renewable resource, and can be used over and over.

Ask a Friend--Local mechanics may do small jobs for a minimal amount of money either out of their home garage or tucked away in an unadvertised locale. Sometimes, even retirees enjoy doing this type of work at a very reasonable rate. So, ask your friends for personal recommendations. This worked for me when I moved to a different state.

Now that you know exactly what you need and you have information on some of the places that you can find it, take some time to call up or visit nearby places that may be selling the parts you need. Ask about the lowest prices they can give. Perhaps the best way to find cheap motorcycle parts is to go to salvage yards where they even give some parts for free or at dirt-cheap prices. Just make sure that what you're getting from salvage yards are still usable.

Look around junk yards near me when you are on the road. There are millions of cars, buses, motorcycles, boats and not to mention sports vehicles. They all require or will require some maintenance or parts down the road. It is just a matter of time. In fact according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Statistical Records there were 241 million registered vehicles in 2007 in U.S. alone, and this does not include the vehicles in stores, salvage yards, auto auctions, and countless other places. Now, multiply this many vehicles by the number of parts an average vehicle has, and you get into trillions.

The World Wide Web is a great resource whenever you're just shopping around looking for victory auto parts. It can allow for valuable information as well as pricing guidelines on almost every auto part ever made. There will obviously be some very hard to find parts that the internet will not be able to help you with, but for most common parts it is an invaluable resource.

Public Transportation--Taking the bus is another great way to cut down on the usage of your car. If you live in a big city with a great transportation system, this may be the answer. This is another favorite of mine. I met some of the most memorable and lovable people riding public transportation. I saved a lot of money too.