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MCT 104 – Motorcycle Chassis and Suspension Systems
Course
Description
This course covers the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of
motorcycle chassis systems. Topics include: brakes, front and rear suspensions
and wheels. Upon completion the student should be able to diagnose, service,
and repair motorcycle chassis and suspension systems.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Brakes,
Theory, Operation and Repair |
Class |
5 |
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Steering
Head Bearings, Inspection, Adjustment, Lubrication, and Adjustment |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Front
Fork Adjustment and Overhaul |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Suspension
Adjustment and Tuning |
Credit |
7 |
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Swing Arm
and Rear Suspension Service and Repair |
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Tire and
Wheel Service |
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Prerequisite: |
MCT 100,
MCT 110, MCT 112 |
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Corequisite: |
None |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will be able to: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Brakes, Theory,
Operation, and Repair |
10 |
4
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10 |
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Inspect
and replace disc brake pads. |
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Inspect
and replace drum brake shoes. |
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Inspect
and replace disc brake rotors. |
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Rebuild
brake and clutch hydraulic components. |
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Steering Head
Bearings, Inspection, Adjustment, Lubrication, and Adjustment |
10 |
4
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5 |
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Inspect,
adjust, lubricate, and replace steering head bearings. |
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Inspect,
adjust, lubricate, and replace swing arm bearings. |
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Front Fork
Adjustment and Overhaul |
5 |
2
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3 |
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Explain
the similarities and differences of the different types of suspension
systems. |
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Replace
fork oil and fork seals. |
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Inspect,
adjust, replace, and rebuild damper rod forks. |
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Inspect,
adjust, replace, and rebuild cartridge forks. |
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Adjust
suspension for performance and rider preference. |
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Inspect,
adjust, replace, and rebuild inverted cartridge forks. |
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Suspension
Adjustment and Tuning |
10 |
4
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5 |
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Adjust
ride height. |
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Determine
and adjust spring rate, preload, and damping. |
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Check and
adjust wheel alignment. |
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Swing Arm and Rear Suspension
Service and Repair |
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Adjust
rear suspension for performance and rider preference. |
5 |
2
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2 |
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Explain the
similarities and differences of the different types of rear suspension
systems. |
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Inspect,
adjust, replace, and rebuild rear suspension systems. |
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Tire and Wheel
Service |
10 |
4
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5 |
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Identify
handling symptoms due to tire problems. |
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Lace and
true spoke wheels. |
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Service,
diagnose, and replace wheel bearings. |
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Suggested Resources |
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Motorcycles, Mechanics Institute
(1994). Complete Guide to Motorcycle Mechanics. Prentice Hall Johns, Edmundson
and Sharff(1999).
Motorcycles, Fundamentals, Service
and Repair. Goodheart-Wilcox ISBN 1-56637-480-4 John Hart (1999).
Posted: 08/08/06