Motorcycle Technology

The Motorcycle Technology Program is a 75.5 quarter credit hour program, designed to prepare you to enter the complex area of motorcycle technology including entry-level positions as a motorcycle repairer, a technician to be employed by a repair shop or to work in a specialty custom shop.

Maximum shop/lab size: 20 students per instructor
Maximum class size: 40 students
Program length: 12 months days/24 months evenings

Scholastic Overview
As a successful graduate of this program, you will be qualified for an entry level position in a private fabrication bike shop, various motorcycle manufacturers such as Harley Davison, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Honda.

Features and Benefits
Formal training; no more “backyard” mechanics to meet the industry needs. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 edition, “due to the increasing complexity of motorcycles and motorboats, most employers prefer to hire mechanics who have graduated from formal training programs for small engine mechanics.”
Hands-on training on various brands of motorcycles utilizing live work throughout the program.
Snap-On tool kit designed specially for the motorcycle program

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Curriculum:

MOTORCYCLE ELECTRICAL/FUEL/EXHAUST SYSTEMS
This section concentrates on electrical and fuel systems, and the proper adjustment and maintenance that keep today’s motorcycles running properly. You’ll use modern test equipment to diagnose motorcycle problems.

MC 100 Electrical Systems
[7.35 credits]
You’ll receive instruction in basic electrical theory so you can identify, test and diagnose a wide variety of electrical components. You will also learn how to interpret industry standard wiring diagrams.

MC 110 Electrical Accessories and Ignition Systems
[6.07 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on various types of ignition systems, how to service and trouble-shoot ignition system problems, including their proper maintenance, adjustments and diagnoses.

MC 120 Fuel Delivery
[6.07 credits]
You’ll receive instruction in various types of carburetors including mechanical and computerized, adjusting and synchronizing. Instruction in air cleaners, airboxes and various motorcycle exhaust systems will be included.

MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS AND BRAKES
You’ll receive instruction on how to inspect and repair wheels, suspension, and brake components on various makes and models of motorcycles.

MC 200 Wheels, Rims and Tires
[6.11 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on the proper procedures of inspection and repair of wheels and rims, as well as the proper procedure of tire selection, removal, mounting and balancing.

MC 210 Frames and Suspension
[6.07 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on different types of frames and suspensions, and how to diagnose, inspect and repair frame and suspension-related problems.

MC 220 Brake and Repair Service
[6.28 credits]
After an introduction to brake safety, you’ll receive instruction on how to measure, inspect and determine the service necessary on both disc and drum brakes. You’ll receive hands-on training, performing brake, frame, tires and rim service on various make and models of motorcycles

MOTORCYCLE ENGINES
This section is devoted to diagnostics and repair of engine related problems, using the various specialty tools and equipment to rebuild different types of engines. You’ll have the opportunity to rebuild different types of engines.

MC 300 Cooling/Two Strokes
[7.92 credits]
You’ll receive instruction in the cooling processes of engines identifying components, repair and service. You’ll receive instruction on basic two stroke components, operation and applications.

MC 310 Engine Layout/Four Stroke Engines
[5.70 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on the basic engine layout of the four stroke engine. You’ll receive instruction on engine components of the top and lower end of the engine with the necessary skills to remove, disassemble, spec, rebuild and replace engine in frame running condition.

MC 320 Engine Applied Skills
[5.64 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on diagnostics and gain the ability to remove and rebuild various twin and four cylinder engines. You’ll experience the practical applications of complete engine removal, split cases, and reassemble to specifications and return to frame in a shop rebuild atmosphere.

MOTORCYCLE CLUTCHES/TRANSMISSIONS
This section is devoted to technician’s need for an in-depth knowledge of various types of transmissions, clutches and drivelines, chain, belt and shaft diagnostics and overhaul techniques.

MC 400 Drivesystems/Clutches
[6.38 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on basic gear and primary drive systems. You’ll gain the ability to identify, diagnose and repair various gear drive systems.

MC 410 Applied Skills Clutch Systems
[6.43 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on various make and models of motorcycle clutch systems. You’ll gain the ability to identify, disassemble, and reassemble various clutch systems through the complete removal, inspection and replacement of clutch components.

MC 420 Applied Skills Final Drive
[5.52 credits]
You’ll receive instruction on various final drive systems. You’ll gain the skills to identify components, remove, diagnose and repair the final drive systems according to manufacturer specifications.

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