The Maintenance Class is our most popular class. It has been designed to meet the need of the everyday rider, to allow them to perform the routine maintenance of their motorcycles on their own. This one day course covers everything from tire pressure to operating functions of the motorcycle, including in depth inspection procedures to help avoid costly mechanical breakdowns as recommended by the manufacturer.

This class will be taught on a fully operational motorcycle for the level of accuracy needed. Differences between different models will be addressed.

After completing this course, students will have a complete understanding of proper maintenance techniques to service a motorcycle. There are no prerequisites for this course, just the desire to learn.

Towards the end of each class there will be a question and answer period when questions students have at the end of the day will all be answered.

Class runs a total of approximately 10 hours and will be offered either as a 10 hour boot camp on a Saturday, or a Monday-Friday class from 6-8PM for one week. There are no texbook assignments. Students will be questioned on each phase along the way with Q & A to ensure complete understanding.

Curriculum

We will explain both motorcycle maintenance as well as cover the proper tools that are needed, including specialty tools. We offer information on time saving techniques, 'how to' on most common replacement parts and complete explanation of all fluids, oils and chemicals needed as well as the proper care and applications of them. Also covered are time saving improvements, performance tips and other helpful information for routine motorcycle maintenance. Other specific items covered in this class include the following:

• Engine Oil and Filter: How to change and replace.
• Oil Lines and Brake Systems: How to inspect for leaks.
• Air Cleaner: How to inspect, service and change as necessary.
• Tires: How to check pressure and tread
• Wheels and Spokes: How to check for tightness.
• Primary Chain Lubricant: How to check and replace.
• Transmission Lubricant: How to check and replace.
• Primary Chain: How to check for wear and adjust.
• Rear Belt Sprockets: How to inspect and adjust belt.
• Clutch: How to check and adjust.
• Throttle, Brake, Enrichener and Clutch Controls: How to check, adjust and lubricate.
• Jiffy Stand: How to inspect and lubricate
• Fuel Valve, Lines and Fittings: How to inspect for leaks
• Fuel Tank Filter Screen: How to clean and replace.
• Brake Fluid: How to check levels and condition
• Brake Pads and Disks: How to inspect for wear.
• Spark Plugs: How to inspect and replace.
• Electrical Equipment and Switches: How to check for proper operation
• Engine Idle Speed: How to check and adjust.
• Front Fork Oil: How to replace
• Steering Head Bearings: How to adjust and lubricate
• Rear Fork Bearings: How to repack.
• Fuel Door, Tour Pack and Saddle Bags: How to inspect and lubricate
• Critical Fasteners: How to check for tightness
• Battery: How to check battery for condition and clean
• Road Test: How to road test and what to look for
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Last but not least, cleaning is a very important part of maintaining a motorcycle. Using the proper methods and materials for cleaning and maintenance is as important as mechanical work. This is also important as routine cleaning is when many needed maintenance projects come to light.