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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

How to Get a Key Made for a BMW Without a Title

You lose your car keys on occasion. Almost everyone has done it, or will do it at some point in his life. Most of the time, your keys are found before too long and you get to carry on with your plans. If you find yourself in a situation where you simply cannot find the keys to your BMW, youll have to call your local dealership and have a new key made. You can get a new key for your BMW without the title, but you will need some other form of proof that the car belongs to you.

Instructions

Determine the year of your BMW. If its an older model, made before the new millennium, you can call any locksmith to request a key for your car since the car has no computer system. If your car is a later model, youll need to contact your local BMW dealership.

Inform the locksmith or BMW dealership that youve lost the keys to your car and need to replace them. Provide them with some sort of documentation proving your ownership. Ideally, your vehicle title is the best proof of ownership, but if you cannot find your title, you can use your registration or insurance card.

Wait while a new key is made for your car, and pay the locksmith or dealership for their service and for your new key.

Monday, October 21, 2013

How to Lower a Motorcycle With Shock Absorbers Without Springs

The shock absorber springs on a motorcycle have nothing to do with lowering the seat height, which is what riders are usually trying to accomplish by lowering the rear end. Some motorcycle shock absorbers have visible springs encasing the damper tubes, and some have only damper tubes. Whatever the brand, model or year of your motorcycle, it came with shock absorbers that are exactly the length your bikes manufacturer recommends. And, regardless of the bike, shock absorbers sold as "under standard length" in 1/2-inch increments are readily available. Just install a set of shock absorbers that are 1 inch under standard length.

Instructions

Raise the motorcycle to be fully upright and level by either placing the front wheel of the bike in a motorcycle chock, clamping the front wheel in a motorcycle vise on a motorcycle lift, or slightly raising the bike on a motorcycle jack.

Remove the lower then the upper shock absorber mounting bolts on the right-side shock, using a standard or metric hex socket, Torx socket or Allen socket and a socket wrench. The socket you will use depends on the manufacturer, model and year of your motorcycle.

Remove the right-side shock absorber. Unfasten the same four bolts on the left side of the motorcycle and remove the left shock absorber.

Clean the bolts, nuts and washers you remove with a rag and light oil. Apply a few drops of thread locker to the old bolts.

Replace the old shock absorbers with new, shorter shock absorbers on both sides of the motorcycle using the old bolts, washers and nuts.

Remove the bike from the chock, motorcycle vise or motorcycle jack.

Sit in the saddle. Bounce up and down. Ensure the shocks work properly.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

How to Remove a Dent Without Using Putty

"Paintless Dent Repair," extensively used by new car dealerships to spruce up their used car inventory, uses no putty and preserves the original paint finish. It also costs less than traditional body shop work and can be finished more quickly. Modern metallic automotive paints rarely match exactly, because even if the mix is identical to the original, the repair process is not -- and that affects the paint shade. PDR completely avoids that problem. It can be a very delicate procedure, though. If done quickly or sloppily it can result in new dents and dings.

Instructions

Clean the dented area thoroughly and completely and then allow it to dry.

Position yourself so you can work with your hands and tools from the backside of the metal panel that has the dent while looking at the front side. You may have to remove some panels to gain access. Leave the panel for repair on the vehicle. The bolting and framing of a panel while it is on the car maintains a rigidity that keeps you from knocking the panel over and causing a new dent.

Cover one end of the metal rod you will use with a rubber stopper or simple, flat pencil eraser. Position a towel over the backside of the dent. Gently try to push the dent out with the metal rod. Use the hammer to tap gently against the rod if pushing does not provide sufficient force to smooth the dent.