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MCT 100 - Introduction to Motorcycle Technology
Course
Description
This course serves as an introduction to the program and the
field of professional motorcycle service. Topics include: the operation,
construction, design, testing, maintenance, and repair of motorcycle and ATV
systems and components. This course is presented by means of lectures, text,
videos, and lab experience.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Frames
and Suspension |
Class |
3 |
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Electrical
Theory |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Lighting
and Accessory Systems |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Tools and
Measuring Instruments |
Credit |
5 |
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Brake
Systems |
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Wheels
and Tires |
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Prerequisite: |
Program Admission |
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Corequisite: |
MCT 110 |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will be able
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Frames and Suspension |
5 |
5
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Identify
and describe traditional and modern production frame designs and frame
construction materials. |
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Demonstrate
a working knowledge of both frame scheduled maintenance and frame repair. |
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Explain
the effects of different steering applications and their unique maintenance requirements. |
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Electrical Theory |
5 |
5
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10 |
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Identify and
demonstrate the proper use of common electrical test equipment. |
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Demonstrate
how the effects of electricity are observed and how electricity is measured. |
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Demonstrate
a working knowledge of motorcycle batteries to include battery testing,
maintenance of battery cells, maintenance of battery posts, and maintenance
of battery electrolyte. |
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Lighting and Accessory Systems |
5 |
0
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5 |
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Explain motorcycle
lighting function, mounting, wiring, and switch construction. |
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Analyze
how accessory systems affect the look and function of motorcycles. |
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Explain how
warning systems can be used to predict and detect lighting and other
electrical problems. |
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Tools and Measuring Instruments |
5 |
5
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5 |
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Demonstrate
how to use measurement conversion tables to change English units to metric
units and metric units to English units. |
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Identify
English unit and metric unit instruments for measuring. |
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Select
the appropriate measuring instrument for a particular job. |
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Properly
use and maintain precision measuring instruments. |
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Identify
the most common hand tools and equipment used by motorcycle technicians. |
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Select
the correct tool for a particular job. |
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Compare
the advantages and disadvantages of different cleaning techniques. |
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Explain
the advantages and disadvantages of various tools. |
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Brake Systems |
5
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5 |
5 |
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Identify and
repair the various types of floating brake mounts found on classic and modern
motorcycles. |
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Explain
the need for anti-dive systems. |
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Explain
the workings of anti-dive systems. |
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Inspect,
service, diagnose and repair motorcycle drum and disc brake systems. |
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Wheels and Tires |
5 |
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5 |
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Describe
the types of wheels used on modern motorcycles. |
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Explain
how wheel components are joined to provide strength. |
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Describe
how wheel component designs have market appeal. |
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Perform
service and repair operations on motorcycle wheels. |
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Decide
which wheel repairs can be made in-shop and which wheel repairs must be done
by the manufacturer. |
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Select
appropriate tires considering anticipated use, type of vehicle, and cost. |
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Explain
how to perform basic wheel straightening and wheel balancing. |
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Remove a
defective tire from its wheel using a tire mounting machine. |
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Repair a
defective tire. |
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Remount a
tire using a tire mounting machine |
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Suggested Resources |
Motorcycles,
Fundamentals, Service and Repair. Goodheart-Willcox ISBN 1-56637-479-0
Johns,
Edmundson and Sharff (1999).
Workbook for Motorcycles,
Fundamentals, Service and Repair. Goodheart-Willcox ISBN 1-56637-480-4
John Hart (1999)
CourseSG.081105.Dot
Posted: 08/07/06