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Electrical
Secret
by
Tracy
Martin |
If
you
have
ever
watched
a
seasoned
technician
with
electronics
savvy
diagnose
an
electrical
problem
on
your
bike
they
make
it
look
easy.
And
usually
it
is,
at
least
for
the
electrically
experienced.
You
may
wonder
how
did
he
do
that
so
quickly?
There
is
a
little
secret
that
will
allow
you
to
easily
repeat
the
skills
needed
to
diagnose
a
starter
motor
that
goes
click
or
dim
headlight
or
an
engine
that
has
no
spark,
as
well
as
finding
and
fixing
any
number
of
mysterious
electrical
problems.
The
secret
is
practice.
Most
people
understand
the
need
for
practice,
especially
when
it
comes
to
sports;
playing
baseball,
riding
motorcycles,
shooting
pool,
bowling--any
thing
requiring
a
specific
skill
set
goes
a
lot
smoother
with
some
experience.
If
you
haven't
picked
up
a
baseball
bat
in
a
year
and
it's
your
turn
at
bat,
there's
a
good
chance
you'll
strike
out.
As
everyone
knows,
a
little
practice
before
the
game
goes
a
long
way
towards
success.
Likewise,
the
day
your
motorcycle
has
an
electrical
problem
shouldn't
also
be
the
first
time
you
switch
on
your
new
digital
voltmeter.
Practicing
the
application
of
basic
electrical
knowledge,
like
voltage
drop
testing
and
checking
for
a
bad
ground
wire
on
a
circuit
that
is
operating
incorrectly
makes
it
allot
easier
to
find
a
problem
when
the
prince
of
darkness
has
paid
your
motorcycle's
electrical
system
a
visit.
Practice
will
give
you
a
better
than
average
chance
of
hitting
the
ball
the
first
time
up
(electrically
speaking)
when
something
goes
wrong
with
your
bike.
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The
Bible
of
Motorcycle
Electrical
Systems! |
Motorcycle
Electrical
Systems
Troubleshooting
and
Repair
by
Tracy
A.
Martin
is
available
now.
This
softbound,
full
color,
159
page
book
explains
the
principles
behind
12
and
6-volt
motorcycle
electrical
systems.
Electrical
theory
is
kept
to
a
minimum
as
the
author
uses
a
“Hot-Rod”
version
of
Ohms
Law
and
focuses
on
a
more
practical,
hands-on
approach
to
explaining
an
otherwise
complex
subject.
Electrical
testing
tools
are
discussed
including
digital
multi-meters,
test
lights,
logic
probes,
short
finders
and
others.
Motorcycle
ignition
and
charging
systems
are
explained
in
detail
along
with
a
chapter
on
how
to
actually
read
wring
diagrams
that
includes
hands-on
exercises.
Take
a
virtual
ride
on-board
an
ECU
(electronic
control
unit)
to
find
out
how
electronic
fuel
injection
operates.
The
chapter
on
electrical
troubleshooting
guides
the
reader
through
the
steps
to
logically
approach,
and
solve
common
motorcycle
electrical
problems.
The
information
contained
in
this
new
book
serves
as
an
additional
“electrical”
tool
for
both
Do-It-Yourself
and
professional
technicians.
SPECIAL
THIS
MONTH!
All
copies
autographed
by
Tracy
Martin!
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Hi
Folks,
We
are
proud
to
announced
T3RG
as
our
newest
Total
Control
location
in
Denver,
Colorado.
2
class
dates
have
been
added
in
Colorado
which
are
limited
to
12
students
each.
I
will
be
personally
teaching
the
May
11
and
June
22
events.
On
May
12,
Foothills
BMW
in
Lakewood,
CO
will
be
hosting
a
FREE
Total
Control
Seminar
in
the
morning.
More
information
is
available
by
calling
303-202-1400.
I
know
this
is
short
notice,
but
there
is
a
once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity
for
civilians
to
take
a
Total
Control
Advanced
Riding
Clinic
at
the
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Fort
Knox
in
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We
are
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spots
on
Friday,
April
27
for
a
special
class
on
base.
Finally
some
good
news
for
riders
in
the
New
England
area!
We
have
classes
in
Cornish,
Maine
and
Plain
Fields,
Connecticut
which
I
will
also
be
teaching.
Class
size
is
limited
and
first
come,
first
served.
This
month's
newsletter
features
a
cool
new
motorcycle
electrical
system
book
and
motorcycle
electrical
tip
by
ARC
instructor
Tracy
Martin.
We
are
now
a
dealer
for
Condor
bike
stands
and
Port-A-Cool
evaporative
coolers.
Many
of
you
have
probably
seen
us
using
these
products
at
our
Clinics
and
it
just
made
sense
to
start
carrying
them.
We
also
have
several
new
dates
up
for
our
Total
Control
Advanced
Riding
Clinics
around
the
country
so
check
your
local
listings.
Other
than
private
classes,
we
will
not
be
holding
any
more
regular
events
in
CA
until
September.
May
will
be
the
last
AZ
ARC
until
September
as
well.
July
and
August
are
the
best
bets
for
private
lessons
and
classes
as
the
rest
of
the
year
is
booking
up
very
fast.
If
you're
interested
in
one
call
met
at
760-220-5045
to
check
availability.
Ride
well,
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April
2007
April
28,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
April
27,
2007
-
Ft.
Knox,
KY
NEW
5
spots
left
April
29,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
CLASS
FULL
May
2007
May
5,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
May
5,
2007
-
Gilbert,
AZ
NEW
Call
(480)
998-9888
to
register.
Last
AZ
ARC
until
September.
May
11,
2007
-
Aurora,
CO
NEW
1
spot
left,
With
Lee
Parks
May
12,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
May
19,
2007
-
Olympia,WA
CLASS
FULL
May
20,
2007
-
Olympia,WA
CLASS
FULL
May
20,
2007
-
Cornish,
ME
NEW
8
spots
left!
With
Lee
Parks
Sponsored
by
Heli
Bars
May
24,
2007
-
Joliet,
IL
CLASS
FULL
Waiting
list
open,
call
262.565.3334
to
register
May
25-28,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
Instructor
Training,
MUST
be
pre-approved
by
Lee
Parks
June
2007
June
3,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
NEW
Guest
Instructor:
Lee
Parks
June
5,
2007
-
Deals
Gap,
NC
NEW
Special
Event:
Open
enrollment.
9
spots
left!
June
6,
2007
-
Deals
Gap,
NC
NEW
Special
Event:
FZ1
Owners
Association.
6
spots
left!
June
7,
2007
-
Deals
Gap,
NC
CLASS
FULL
FZ1
Owners
Association
and
guests
only.
June
10,
2007
-
Troy,
NY
NEW
Guest
Instructor:
Lee
Parks
June
10,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
June
16,
2007
-
Plainfield,
CT
NEW
Call
Fred
Rau
at
(860)
564-4223
x223
June
17,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
Friends
of
Cliff's
BMW
only.
Guest
instructor:
Lee
Parks
June
22,
2007
-
Aurora,
CO
NEW
10
spots
left,
With
Lee
Parks
June
23-26,
2007
-
Aurora,
CO
NEW
4
day
Instructor
course,
MUST
be
pre-approved
by
Lee
Parks
June
23,
2007
-
Olympia,WA
Call
(253)
531-4585
to
register
June
23,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
June
24,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
June
30,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
July
2007
July
14,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
July
21,
2007
-
Olympia,WA
Call
(253)
531-4585
to
register
July
25,
2007
-
West
Allis,
WI
NEW
date.
8
spots
left,
call
262.565.3334
to
register
July
28,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
August
2007
August
11,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
August
17,
2007
-
Joliet,
IL
NEW
date.
10
spots
left,
call
262.565.3334
to
register
September
2007
Adelanto,
CA
-
TBA
Gilbert,
AZ
-
TBA
September
15,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
September
15,
2007
-
Olympia,WA
Call
(253)
531-4585
to
register
September
16,
2007
-
Poughkeepsie,
NY
October
2007
October
6,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
October
13,
2007
-
Frederick,
MD
To
register
or
for
more
information
contact:
AZ
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www.motorcycletraining.com
CA
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www.totalcontroltraining.net
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www.t3rg.com
IL
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www.privatetracktime.com
MD
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www.totalcontroltraining.net
MI
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www.totalcontroltraining.net
NY
(Mid-State)
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www.christineskickstart.com
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(Upstate)
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www.hvcc.edu
WA
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www.pugetsoundsafety.com
WI
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www.privatetracktime.com
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The
22-gallon
Port-A-Cool
is
the
ultimate
swamp
cooler
for
your
garage,
the
local
racetrack,
horse
stable
or
any
indoor
or
outdoor
event!
Nothing
at
Home
Depot,
Costco
or
anywhere
else
even
comes
close
to
this
Made-in-the-USA
power-cooler.
Designed
for
use
when
air
conditioning
is
cost
prohibitive,
impractical,
or
unavailable.
It
operates
by
plugging
in
to
a
standard
electrical
outlet.
A
22-gallon
water
tank
is
built
in
and
lasts
for
4-10
hours
without
refilling
depending
on
temperature
and
fan
speed.
As
ambient
air
is
pulled
through
the
water-soaked
Kuul
pads,
cold
air
is
released
through
the
fan.
The
fan
features
a
trick
one-piece
polyethylene
plastic
housing
and
quiet-running,
non-corrosive
fan
blades.
These
are
the
same
units
used
by
our
Total
Control
Training
Sites
in
SoCal
and
Phoenix,
AZ
during
the
110+
degree
summer
months
and
must
be
experienced
to
be
believed.
They
can
reduce
the
ambient
air
20-30
degrees
making
hot
days
cool
and
otherwise
swealtering
conditions
bearable.
As
a
bonus
for
our
newsletter
subscribers,
this
month
only
we
are
offering
the
incomparable
22-gallon
Port-A-Cool
for
only
$1049!
That's
a
full
$446
off
our
regular
price.
Don't
wait
on
this
one.