Course details
Whether you love riding ATVs and motorcycles as a hobby, or want to work toward a career in ATV/motorcycle repair, Stratford's course can help you get started.
Students can learn about all major systems, tools, the workshop, maintenance and more. Stratford's motorcycle/ATV repair course could help you learn how to save money by making your own repairs or help you take the first step toward opening a repair shop of your own.
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Course Outline
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Module 1:
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
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Module 2:
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
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Module 3:
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
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Module 4:
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
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Module 5:
Repairing Plastic Bodywork
- To Repair or Not to Repair… That's the First Question
- Identifying the Type of Plastic
- Repair Options for Each Type of Plastic
- Repair Procedures
- Refinishing Plastics
Motorcycle / ATV Repair Module 6:
Setting Up the Motorcycle Workshop
- Types of Motorcycle Workshops
- Laying Out Your Motorcycle Workshop
- Electrical Power and Lighting
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Work Space
- The Basic Tool Kit
- The Emergency Tool Kit
- Parts and Consumables
- Jacks and Lifts
- Welding Equipment
- Compressed Air
- Painting Equipment
- Metal Fabrication Equipment
- Computers in Your Workshop
About Stratford
Stratford Career Institute is a privately owned correspondence school established in 1991 that offers at-home vocational training programs to students in North America
Stratford’s founders saw a need to meet the emerging education needs of today’s busy adult. Understanding the value and convenience of distance learning, they set out to develop an innovative style of correspondence education that would allow individuals to get a quality education – at home.
With more than one million students enrolled, Stratford has earned its reputation in the delivery of quality at-home career training.
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