
Motorcycle Repair Technician
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Instruction Sets
Your program consists of eight Instruction Sets written to take you step-by-step
through the techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.
Here's how it works: Your first
Instruction Set will be sent immediately after
your enrollment has been processed. Other Instruction
Sets will follow as you complete your exams,
so that you will always have training materials
to work with. You can earn your Career Diploma
in as little as nine months. Here is an overview
of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll
receive your lessons:
Instruction Set 1
- Learning Strategies
- The advantages of learning at
home; types of study materials;
types of examinations; accessing
and using the features of our website;
determining what kind of learner
you are; establishing a study schedule;
using study tips; preparing for
and taking examinations.
- Introduction to Motorcycle
and ATV Repair
- Career opportunities; types of
motorcycles and ATVs; tools; safety.
Instruction Set 2
- Motorcycle and ATV Engine Configurations
- Engine ratings; single- and multi-cylinder
two- and four-stroke engines.
- Practical Exercise 1
Instruction Set 3
- Four-Stroke Internal-Combustion
Engine
- Four-stroke engine operation;
basic components; compression and
ignition.
- Two-Stroke Internal-Combustion
Engine
- Two-stroke engine operation;
the advantages and disadvantages
of two-stroke engines.
- Practical Exercise 2
Instruction Set 4
- Lubrication and Cooling Systems
- Lubricants; oil types; bearings;
bushings; seals; two- and four-stroke
engine lubrication; air and liquid
cooling systems.
- Fuel Systems
- Operation and design of carburetors;
fuel delivery and injection systems;
fuel tank and accessories.
- Clutches, Transmissions, and
Drives
- Clutch types and repair; inspecting
and replacing transmission components;
final drive systems.
- Practical Exercise 3
Instruction Set 5
- Two-Stroke Engine Top End Inspection
- Removal of engine and top end components;
top end reassembly; installing the
engine.
- Two-Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection
- Removing external engine components;
crankshaft repair; lower end reassembly.
- Four-Stroke Engine Top End Inspection
- Engine removal; disassembly, inspection
and reassembly of top end; engine installation
and break-in.
- Four-Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection
- Removing electrical components, clutch,
and oil pump; crankshaft disassembly
and inspection; engine reassembly.
- Practical Exercise 4
Instruction Set 6
- Electrical Fundamentals
- AC and DC current; circuits;
electrical measurement.
- Charging and Ignition Systems
- Operation of charging and ignition
systems; types and components;
troubleshooting and maintenance.
- DC Circuits for Motorcycles
and ATVs
- Starting systems; lighting and
special accessory circuits; warning
gauges/lights.
- Practical Exercise 5
- Equipment: Digital
Multimeter
Instruction Set 7
- Frames, Steering, and Suspension
- Motorcycle/ATV frames; front
and rear suspension; steering systems.
- Brakes, Wheel Assemblies,
and Tires
- Drum and hydraulic disc brakes;
anti-lock braking systems (ABS);
wheel assemblies and axles.
- Practical Exercise 6
- Equipment:
Instruction Set 8
- Motorcycle Maintenance
- Engine maintenance; emission
systems controls operation and
maintenance; detailing/cleaning;
storage.
- Motorcycle Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting drive system,
electrical, carburetion, chassis,
and engine-related problems.
- Practical Exercise 7
- Work Experience Option
Graduation Set
- Toolbox
- Screwdriver Bit Set
- Hex Key Set
- Magnetic Screwdriver Handle
- Feeler Gauge Set
- Safety Glasses
- Locking Pliers
- Repair Manual for Vintage Motorcycles
- Socket Set - SAE/ Metric
- Impact Driver
We reserve the right to change
program content and materials when it becomes
necessary.
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