Motorcycle Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
Motorcycle mechanics, work profile includes work on service and repairs of all kinds of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. Among other tasks, they service engines, transmissions, brakes, and ignition systems and also make minor body repairs.
Even with nil to minimum formal school education, one can train to become a motorcycle mechanic with a vocational course at a motorcycle mechanic school. They learn on the job - trainees are assigned to more experienced mechanics as assistants to their supervisors. In the beginning, they perform simple tasks like passing on tools or changing oil. With experience, they take up more complex tasks. With motor mechanic jobs coming to customers' doorsteps, maintenance can be done at the location, right in their driveway or garage. It is convenient, low-stress and time-saving method than a standard service shop. Most motorcycle manufacturers train their mechanics to work on engines fitted to their motorcycles. The motorcycle mechanics trained by manufacturers may thus be referred to as specialists of that particular brand.
A motorcycle mechanic is skilled at troubleshooting operating errors and deciding what to do about them. Along with maintaining equipment, they are proficient at active learning and active listening. Knowledge of the English language, computers, machines, tools, and mathematical applications is recommended. It can take 2 to 3 years to become a fully trained motorcycle mechanic. Motorcycle mechanics are employed in workshops or manufacturers authorised service points or can start their own business or work in industries with six to seven-figure mechanic motor vehicle salary.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- NSQF Level 2 Basic Automotive Servicing 2 wheeler 3 wheeler
- NSQF Level 3 Repair and Overhauling of 2 wheelers and 3 wheeler
Tasks
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
- Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
- Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
- Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Reassemble and test subassembly units.
- Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
- Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.
- Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
- Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.
- Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
Progression Routes
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