AUTO 123 - Motorcycle Maintenance &Repair

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE

 

Title: Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Effective Term: Spring 2005
Number: AUTO 123 Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4
Course Type: Career/Transfer Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3

Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the proper use of tools and equipment used in servicing motorcycles. Two-stroke and four-stroke cycle designs will be studied. Overhaul procedures will be demonstrated. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $40 to $300.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Identify types of motorcycles and components.
  2. Demonstrate safe working habits in the shop.
  3. Identify and demonstrate the use of tools (common and measuring) and equipment.
  4. Find specifications in a shop manual.
  5. Identify and describe different types of fasteners.
  6. Identify and describe engine fundamentals.
  7. Disassemble, service and reassemble the components of the clutch and final drive assemblies.
  8. Service the brakes, tire and wheel assemblies.
  9. Recognize and demonstrate productive attitudes and work habits in the automotive shop.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Types of Motorcycle and Components
   A. Identify off-road, street bikes, three- and four-wheel cycles.
   B. Identify motorcycle components.

II. Demonstrate Safe Working Habits in the Shop
   A. Demonstrate, list and discuss personal safety habits.
   B. Demonstrate, list and discuss shop safety.

III. Correct Use of Tools (Common and Measuring) and Equipment
   A. Perform work on cycles using proper hand tools.
   B. Perform work on cycles using shop equipment correctly.

IV. Specifications in a Shop Manual
   A. Locate engine tune-up specifications.
   B. Locate engine lubrication and cooling capacities.

V. Identify and Describe Different Types of Fasteners
   A. Threaded and non-threaded
   B. Nuts, bolts and washers
   C. Metric and English
   D. Strength and grade
   E. Thread inserts

VI. Identify and Describe Engine Fundamentals
   A. Basic two-cycle engine
   B. Basic four-cycle engine
   C. Displacement and compression ratios
   D. Horsepower and torque

VII. Disassemble, Service and Reassemble the Components of the Clutch and
Final Drive Assembly
   A. Remove, measure and replace clutch components.
   B. Clean, lubricate and measure chain.
   C. Clean and measure sprockets.
   D. Adjust and align rear wheel.
   E. Discuss shaft drive.

VIII. Service Brakes, Tires and Wheel Assemblies
   A. Service and adjust drum brake.
   B. Service disc brake caliper.
   C. True a wheel by adjusting spokes.
   D. Replace or repair a tire.

IX. Attitudes and Work Habits
   A. Identify and develop positive attitudes toward tasks and fellow
employees appropriate for the workplace, including giving and accepting
criticism and praise.
   B. Identify and develop productive work habits, including attending to
detail, completing tasks, maintaining the work setting and recording
data.
   C. Identify and develop collaborative/teamwork skills, including
solving problems in groups, building consensus and responding to
supervision.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Competence completion level       50% of grade 
Test and quizzes                  40% of grade 
Participation and work habits     10% of grade 
TOTAL                            100%

Attitude and Work Habits: Although attendance is important, productive
attitudes and work habits affect morale, efficiency, accuracy and safety
in the automotive shop and will be a factor in determining grades.  In
addition, collaboration and teamwork will be expected and evaluated.

Caveats:

  1. Safety glasses with side shields are required to be worn during lab activities for this course. This is in compliance with accepted eye protection practices and Kansas State Law (K.S.A. 72-5207). Safety glasses must meet American National Standards Institute Z87.1 specifications. (NOTE: Most prescription eyewear does not meet ANSI Z87.1. Students who wear prescription glasses must: a) Provide evidence that existing eyewear meets ANSI Z87.1, or b) Wear cover goggles (if allowable), or c) Purchase and wear ANSI Z87.1 prescription eyewear.
  2. Lab Guidelines: In order to assist with the safe and efficient operation of the automotive lab area, students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Automotive Student Lab Guidelines.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.