And how many motorcycles did Honda make? How many telescopes does Meade
make?
The only shop manuals I ever got for cars or bikes were not published by
the makers but by third parties.

Chris Frye wrote:

> Bravo, well said.
> It took a lot of guts to say that on the Meade Users Group
> and I appreciate your honesty.
>
> >Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 17:21:35 -0700
> >Subject: [M]: RE: RE: LX200 checklist/Shop Manual
> >
> >Well said.
> >
> >As another example, I was, in my youth, a motocross racer. Rode Honda
> >CR250/125 MX bikes. They cost around $2,500 in those days; similar to
> what
> >I just paid for an LX200. For $30 you got a shop manual that permitted
>
> >total disassembly, repair or adjustment of every single part of that
> very
> >complex motorcycle including the frame, suspension and engine. The
> manual
> >had clear photos, exploded part diagrams, plain language instructions
> and
> >comprehensive specifications for all measurments and adjustments.
> Every
> >single part was readily available from any local dealer. Anyone with
> >average mechanical skills could keep his/her bike in perfect running
> order
> >with that manual.
> >
> >Meade obviously does not respect its customer's interests sufficiently
> to
> >heed this continuous request for a proper shop manual. Perhaps a third
>
> >party will fill this need. Perhaps a competitor will fill the need and
>
> >Meade will fade from prominence in a fashion similar to its stock
> price.
> >
> >Or perhaps someone on the Meade board of directors will monitor this
> list
> >and arrange to replace the current misguided/indifferent management.
> >
> >Bill Wood
> >LX200 10" f/10
> >Phoenix, AZ

--
But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have
a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.
Luke 22, 36

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