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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Over the past several years I've sent bunch of people from here (and elsewhere) the PDF of the booklet I've written, Motor Lessons.

I have just completed an appendix to it regarding anti-lock braking systems (ABS). If anyone would like a copy, please e-mail:

motorlessons@hotmail.com

Regardless of whether you've already got the booklet, I'll respond to all requests with the complete document (it's a pain to try to send out just the new material to some people and the whole thing to others).

As has always been the case, it's free. I don't sell this booklet, or anything else. I don't even keep people's e-mail addresses. The one thing I'd ask is that folks remember that - even though it's free - it's copyrighted material. If you find someone else who wants it, please ask them to e-mail for their own copy. I want everyone who has it to know they can always e-mail me with comments or questions. I do not just post it on a web site, and no one else has my permission to do so. (I probably won't sue anyone, but I'll think evil things about them).

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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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If you haven't gotten this yet... ask for it NOW. Highly recommended, especially for the novice rider as well as experienced.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Great material. I've e-mailed Harris with a lot of questions he probably thought were pretty stupid. He always helped me out with ways to get through those damn cones. Still working on the offset cone weave.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Great material. I've e-mailed Harris with a lot of questions he probably thought were pretty stupid. He always helped me out with ways to get through those damn cones. Still working on the offset cone weave.
Everyone knows there are no "stupid questions". Now, everyone that knows me knows there certainly are "stupid answers".

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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Got it...Really appreciate you providing this to us!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Thanks :-) I did share it with my wife who rides her own....Going to pick up some small cones and we will play/practice in the local church parking lot...But we will be nice and not do it on sunday during services
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Love it - agree with almost everything in the book . . .
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Email sent for a copy too please.
 
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Great information in the booklet ! I have been riding metrics for several years and this will truly come in handy with my Street Glide. I will definitely set some time aside to practice the lessons. Thank you again !
 
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I've got the booklet and highly recommend it also. Thanks, Harris!
 
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