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ethics
06-10-2008, 02:14 PM
Didn't want to poo poo the other thread on Long Trips and advice... Guys, I looked all over the net and there's NOTHING in NYC for courses. WOWZA! WTF!?
MNeedham73
06-10-2008, 02:18 PM
Well, here's a couple of things to get you started man:
Yamaha R6 Service Manual (http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/r6-maintenance-technical/39254-r6-service-maintenance-repair-manual.html) (just pick your year)
And then from Amazon - The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance (http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Motorcycle-Maintenance/dp/1884313418/ref=pd_sim_b_img_1)
Enjoy :)
ethics
06-10-2008, 02:18 PM
Holy shit! THANKS!
Biker
06-10-2008, 02:19 PM
For what? Repair? Doesn't surprise me in the least. Most motorcycle repair courses are going to be done through technical schools for those looking at it as a career.
Find someone in your group who turns their own wrench. Once you find that someone, start hanging out and watch 'em work. Pick their brain.. You'll learn a lot just be standing back and watching how it's done.
Brazbit
06-10-2008, 04:31 PM
Well crap. I just took a look at a few of your community colleges and they don't offer much in hands on mechanical anything. A city that size should have everything, it is just a matter of finding it.
This is a promising looking free online reference:
http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm
I guess the days of the backyard mechanic are falling behind us huh?
ethics
06-10-2008, 04:33 PM
Yeah, right? Nothing in mechanical engineering. :(
And yah, Dan's web course is pretty awesome.
Kluge
07-05-2008, 07:10 AM
You've likely satisfied your urge to tweak by now, but I came across this (http://www.pennfoster.com/motorcycle/index.html) in a MC magazine.
The magazine ad specifically mentioned tools delivered to your door.
I doubt if the tools include valve lifter adjusters and other custom tools, but there might be generic equivalents.
ethics
07-07-2008, 02:44 PM
Wow, nice find. Thank you. :)