MOTORCYCLE REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Career Outlook
Your New Career
With over six million motorcycles and millions of additional ATVs on the road today, there is a constant need for qualified repair technicians. Train at home and prepare for a job in this exciting field.
- Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as eight months by studying just an hour a day for your new career.
- Start your own business. Work part-time from home or open a full-time repair shop.
Your New Career Opportunities
The number of registered motorcycles has increased steadily in recent years, leading to corresponding greater demand for motorcycle repair services. This trend is expected to continue*. That means there is opportunity to enter this career if you have the right skills.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "Most employers prefer to hire mechanics who graduate from formal training programs." Get your Diploma from the Continuing Education Center , and you can be on the fast track to a great new job you love!
Your New Skills
You'll learn every important part of being a Motorcycle Repair Technician.
Learn to service:
- Two-stroke and four-stroke engines
- Lubrication and cooling systems
- Fuel systems
- Clutches, transmissions, and drives
- And more
You'll know what it takes to fix
- Electrical systems
- Ignition systems
- Steering and suspensions
- Brakes, wheels, and tires
You'll learn proper motorcycle maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection techniques.
* SOURCE: "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition," a publication of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Program Overview
Get the training you need to become a Motorcycle Repair Technician - at home, at your own pace, with the Continuing Education Center.
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Motorcycle Repair Technician. The Continuing Education center's Motorcycle Repair training program helps you learn these skills quickly and conveniently. Your studies include:
- Clutches and Ignitions
- Brakes, Wheel Assemblies, and Tires
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Inspections, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs.
- DC Circuits for Motorcycles and ATVs
- ... and more.
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Your self-paced lessons cover major makes from Harley Davidson® to Suzuki,® plus ATVs and snowmobiles. They explain procedures more thoroughly than ordinary Motorcycle Repair manuals.
Start a career in the field of Motorcycle Repair.
With the right credentials, you can work for motorcycle or marine vehicle dealerships, work for an existing motorcycle repair business, or begin one of your own.
As motorcycles have become more popular, motorcycle repair technicians are needed for maintenance and repair. And employers prefer technicians who graduate from formal training programs.
Contact the Continuing Education Center Today.
Find out more about Motorcycle Repair Technician training that includes:
- All the books, lessons, and equipment you need
- Unlimited instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
Get more information today and in as little as eight months from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a Motorcycle Repair Technician!
Harley-Davidson is a trademark of Harley-Davidson, Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
Suzuki is a trademark of American Suzuki Motor Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
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.
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (running Windows Vista or later) and the Internet in order to complete your program with the Continuing Education Center.
Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons:
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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
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
(Sent to you when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.)
• Repair Manual for Vintage Motorcycles
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Online Library and Librarian
Students in the Continuing Education Center have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and to assist students in research activities during their studies with the Continuing Education Center.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.