Motorcycle Mechanics

Representative Tasks

• •Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
• •Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
• •Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
• •Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
• •Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.

Detailed Work Activities

• •Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
• •Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
• •Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• •Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
• •Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

Tools & Technologies

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