Motorcycle Mechanic

Overview

Motorcycle Mechanics maintain, test and repair the mechanical parts of motorcycles.

Day-to-day

• detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts
• dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts
• repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, and refers to service manuals as needed
• performs scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• reassembles engines and parts after being repaired
• tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and test parts with the assistance of computers
• may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• requires driving.