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INTRODUCTION TO
MECHANICS

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Motorcycle Rims

WEEK 1 BREAKDOWN

Working in groups of 4 students per motorcycle, students will:

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  • Discuss tools:

    • Wrench vs ratchet, how to use both

    • Sizes: Metric / Imperial

    • Toolkit etiquette

    • Torque

    • Left and right threads

    • How to operate a motorcycle lift

  • Remove seat

  • Disconnect fuel rail and remove fuel tank

  • Remove rear brake cluster

  • Remove front and rear indicators

  • Remove front brake lines

  • Release rear brake drum mechanism

  • Remove front and rear fenders

  • Remove chain, rear and front wheels

WEEK 2 LEARN

  • ​Disconnect final drive

  • Disconnect electronics

  • Remove engine

  • Discuss the operation of how an engine works:

    • Explore the difference between two and four stroke engines

    • Valves

    • Carburetor

    • Fuel injection

    • Gear box

Motorcycle Maintenance
Fixing a motorcycle

WEEK 3 BUILD

Discussion of:

  • Sprocket sizes

  • Chain maintenance

  • Rebuilding front hydraulic brakes 

    • Brake pad inspection, maintenance and replacement

  • Wheel bearings

  • Begin reassembly

WEEK 4 CONNECT

  • ​​​Fully rebuild the motorcycle

  • Start it up

  • Check all systems

  • Graduate with certificate of completion, merchandise

  • Opportunity to complete an internship / work experience

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