Motorcycle/ATV Repair Course

Getting Started in Motorcycle and ATV Repair
• 10 Great Opportunities Working with Motorcycles and ATVs
• Motorcycle and ATV Terms and Jargon
• Types of Motorcycles and Their Owners
• Associations, Clubs, Gangs, Motorcycle Racing, and Motorcycle Police
• A Quick Summary of Motorcycle/ATV Systems and Components
• Getting Your Hands Dirty: First Steps Toward Gaining Practical Skills

Modern Motorcycle Technology Part 1
• Introduction to Modern Motorcycle Technology
• Safety First
• Tools
• Measuring systems, Fasteners, and Thread Repair
• Basic Engine Operation and Configuration
• Internal-Combustion Engines

Modern Motorcycle Technology Part 2
• Lubrication and Cooling Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Drives, Clutches, and Transmissions
• Two-Stroke Engine Top-End Inspection
• Two-Stroke Engine Lower-End Inspection
• Four-Stroke Engine Top-End Inspection
• Four-Stroke Engine Lower-End Inspection

Modern Motorcycle Technology Part 3
• Electrical Fundamentals
• Motorcycle Charging Systems and DC Circuits
• Ignition and Electric Starter Systems
• Frames and Suspension
• Brakes, Wheels and Tires
• Motorcycle Maintenance and Emission Controls
• Motorcycle Troubleshooting

Customizing Your Motorcycle
• Choosing Your Ride
• Workshop and Tools for Customization
• Upgrading Parts
• Changing Controls
• Suspension, Mudguards, Chains, Footpegs and Levers
• Tanks and Seats
• Frames
• Painting
• Switching the Exhaust System
• Wiring and Electrics

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular state licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships.

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the course material is presented may vary.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021 Edition