Harley-Davidson's association with sportbike manufacturer Buell Motorcycle Company began in 1987 when they supplied Buell with fifty surplus XR1000 engines. Buell continued to buy engines from Harley-Davidson until 1993, when Harley-Davidson bought 49 percent of the Buell Motorcycle Company. Harley-Davidson increased its share in Buell to ninety-eight percent in 1998, and to complete ownership in 2003.
Whether it is a mechanical, hydraulic, flat tappet or roller style, the lifter is one of the most important components in the engine. The lifter technology determines how the camshaft will react to the rest of the engine combination. And the technology that goes into it is simply amazing.
Boom trucks, like cranes, can be equipped with a winch for lifting. The load that can be lifted depends on the vehicle size and weight. Traditionally, cranes can lift much larger loads because of the potential of their size. However, boom trucks can be driven to work areas making them much more versatile. A boom truck with a bucket can also lift workers instead of materials for work in high places, like maintenance workers on a telephone pole.