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§Study guide: Bicycle and motorcycle mechanic

This study guide brings together the central concepts in the trade. Use it as an overview when you revise.

The specialties

• 01Bicycle mechanic: city, race, mountain bikes and e-bikes
• 02Motorcycle mechanic: motorcycles with motor and electronics
• 03Moped mechanic: mopeds and light motorcycles

Vehicle's systems

• 01Driveline: pedals/motor, chain/gear — clean, lubricated and adjusted
• 02Brakes: the most important safety system — never compromise
• 03Wheels and tires: straight wheels, correct pressure and profile
• 04Motor (motorized): oil, ignition, fuel, air
• 05Battery and electronics: growing area, handled with respect

Safety critical thinking

The operator of a two-wheeled vehicle is unprotected. Therefore brakes, steering, and wheels are checked extra carefully, and safety-critical bolts are tightened to correct torque with a torque wrench.

Systematic fault-finding

• 01Understand the symptom before you act
• 02Motor: fuel, spark, air, compression (restricted)
• 03Electronics: use diagnostic equipment.
• 04Always test the vehicle before delivery