Newham Docklands Motorcycle Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright © 2003  Newham Docklands Motorcycle Project. All rights reserved.

 

Course Outline

 

Week 1:

 

 Introduction to Workshop Health and Safety

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 Complete enrolment and Health and Safety guideline forms.

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 Fire Extinguishers: explain their use and operation.

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 Oil spillages: what to do.

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 Identify hazardous chemicals and understand the dangers.

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 Explain location of tools and their proper use.

 

Motorcycle Controls

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Identification of controls:  Handlebars

                                                  Light switches

                                                  Foot pegs

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Identification of major Components:   Engine

                                                                   Transmission train 

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Basic tools exercise:  Remove and refit fuel tank

                                          Remove and refit side panels.

Week 2:

Introduction to rolling chassis.

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Introduction to:   Braking systems (disc and drum)

                                     Steering (headbearings)

                                     Suspension (wheel, tyres, monoshock, twin shock, Front forks).

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Practical exercise: Remove and refit front wheel.

                                       Inspect braking system.

 

Week 3: 

Servicing and Maintenance.

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Explain the importance of regular servicing

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 Explain various aspects of servicing i.e. daily and weekly checks.

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Practical exercise:   Drain and refill gearbox oil

                                         Remove and replace air filter

                                         Check and adjust chain and sprocket

                                         Explain maintenance checklist.

 

Week 4

 

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 Track session

               

 

 

 

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: Course Outline 
 
Week 1:
 
 Introduction to Workshop Health and Safety
 Complete enrolment and Health and Safety guideline forms.
 Fire Extinguishers: explain their use and operation.
 Oil spillages: what to do.
 Identify hazardous chemicals and understand the dangers. 
 Explain location of tools and their proper use.
 
Motorcycle Controls
Identification of controls:  Handlebars
                                                  Light switches
                                                  Foot pegs
Identification of major Components:   Engine 
                                                                   Transmission train 
Basic tools exercise:  Remove and refit fuel tank
                                          Remove and refit side panels.
Week 2:
Introduction to rolling chassis.
Introduction to:   Braking systems (disc and drum)
                                     Steering (headbearings)
                                     Suspension (wheel, tyres, monoshock, twin shock, Front forks).
Practical exercise: Remove and refit front wheel.
                                       Inspect braking system.
 
Week 3: 
Servicing and Maintenance.
Explain the importance of regular servicing
 Explain various aspects of servicing i.e. daily and weekly checks.
Practical exercise:   Drain and refill gearbox oil
                                         Remove and replace air filter
                                         Check and adjust chain and sprocket
                                         Explain maintenance checklist.
 
Week 4
 
 Track session