Motorcycle Repair

Your at-home learning program includes eight Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you’ll employ in your new career in Motorcycle Repair. Your first Instruction Set will be sent to you as soon as your enrolment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with.

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 ICS Canada.

Here is an overview of what you’ll learn and the order in which you’ll receive your learning materials:

Instruction Set 1

• Learning Strategies
  • Identifying and implementing a successful study method; planning when, where, and how you’ll study; creating effective and efficient study tools; using study tools to improve chances for success.
• 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 Engines
  • Four-stroke engine operation; basic components; compression and ignition.
• Two-Stroke Internal-Combustion Engines
  • 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

• Repair Manual for Vintage Motorcycles

Online Library and Librarian
Students in ICS Canada 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 ICS Canada.

Note: The graduation shipment will be sent when all program requirements and obligations have been met.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

In order to further enhance your performance in this field, ICS has researched and recommended specific practical activities designed to complement your course work.

To ensure that you acquire the manual skills which are important in this program area, we encourage you to follow all of the course instructions.