Training Programs & Services — Motorcycle Repair School

// Core Programs

What We Offer

Each program is built around a specific skill set and experience level. You don't have to complete them in order, but for most students the sequence makes sense.

// Program 01

Hands-On Repair Labs

The core of what we do. In each lab session, students work directly on motorcycles — not simulators or diagrams — to learn real repair procedures. Sessions are organized by system: one lab covers the fuel system, another covers brakes, and so on.

Each session begins with a 20-minute knowledge review, followed by instructor demonstration, and then student-led practice under supervision. Students leave each session having performed the procedure themselves.

Oil and filter changes
Carburetor removal, cleaning, and reassembly
Brake pad replacement and caliper service
Chain and sprocket maintenance
Spark plug service and valve clearance check

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// Program 02

Guided Workshop Sessions

Workshop sessions are less structured than labs — students bring a specific problem or project and work through it with instructor guidance. This format is ideal for those who have completed introductory labs and want to apply their skills to their own motorcycle.

Instructors circulate, observe, ask diagnostic questions, and step in with guidance when needed. The goal is to build independent problem-solving ability within a supported environment.

Work on your own motorcycle with instructor support
Guided troubleshooting using proper diagnostic methods
Access to professional shop tools and equipment
Real-time feedback on technique and process

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// Program 03

Safety Fundamentals

A dedicated half-day program covering workshop safety from the ground up. This is required for all new students before participating in any lab or workshop session — and many experienced DIY mechanics find it genuinely eye-opening.

Patricia Webb developed this curriculum after years of observing what causes injuries and mistakes in workshop environments. It's practical, specific, and not the generic safety lecture you might expect.

Correct tool selection and handling technique
Chemical safety: solvents, brake fluid, fuels
Fire prevention and suppression in the workshop
Proper motorcycle support and stability
Safe battery and electrical handling

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// Supplementary

Additional Training Areas

Tool Handling Fundamentals

Proper use of hand tools, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, multimeters, and other precision instruments. Knowing how to use tools correctly is inseparable from doing repairs correctly.

Diagnostic Lab Sessions

Purpose-built sessions focused entirely on the diagnostic process — reading symptoms, forming hypotheses, testing systematically, and arriving at a root cause rather than a guess.

Service Manual Navigation

Learning to use manufacturer service manuals effectively. Students learn how to find torque specifications, wiring diagrams, clearance data, and service procedures for any motorcycle they encounter.

Electrical Fundamentals

Ohm's law in practical terms, how to use a digital multimeter, reading wiring diagrams, and tracing faults without replacing parts blindly. A skill that pays dividends across every other system.

Engine Theory Workshop

A classroom-style session covering the four-stroke combustion cycle, lubrication systems, cooling, and valve timing. Foundational knowledge that makes every other engine-related lab make more sense.

Suspension Adjustment Lab

Hands-on instruction for measuring and adjusting suspension sag, preload, and damping. Students leave understanding how these settings affect riding behavior and how to tune them for a specific use.

// Logistics

What to Expect

What Happens at Your First Session

New students begin with an orientation that covers the facility, tools, and safety expectations. You'll meet your instructor, discuss your current experience level, and get a clear picture of the curriculum path that makes sense for you.

There's no test or assessment on your first day — just a conversation and a tour. Most students leave their orientation feeling more comfortable than they expected, and ready to get started in their first lab session.

Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required in the workshop. Everything else will be provided.

Tools & Equipment

The school provides all tools needed for lab sessions. You don't need to bring your own equipment, though students who own tools are welcome to use them alongside what we provide.

Our tool inventory includes: complete socket and wrench sets in metric and imperial, torque wrenches (click-type and digital), digital multimeters and test lights, feeler gauge sets, motorcycle lifts and stands, and specialty tools for specific procedures like bearing pullers and valve spring compressors.

Part of what we teach is proper tool selection — knowing which tool does a job correctly and which ones to avoid is itself a skill worth learning.

Your Learning Pace

We don't rush students through material to meet a schedule. If a student needs more time on a particular procedure, they get more time. The curriculum is a guide, not a strict timeline.

Some students progress through the beginner path in a few months. Others take longer — because of scheduling, because a topic is genuinely difficult, or simply because they want to be thorough. All of these are valid approaches and we support them equally.

There is no competitive element to our training. Students are here to learn, not to perform for a grade or beat a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to own a motorcycle? No. All hands-on work is done on school-owned training motorcycles. If you own a bike and want to bring it to a workshop session, you can discuss that with your instructor.

Is there a prerequisite for advanced programs? We recommend completing foundational sessions before moving to advanced topics, but we evaluate each student individually. If you have existing experience, we'll discuss where to start.

Do you offer online-only training? Currently, all programs require in-person attendance. The hands-on element is fundamental to what we teach — there isn't an effective substitute for working on real equipment.

What about certification? We do not currently issue industry certifications. Our programs are educational and designed to build practical skill — not to fulfill certification requirements for employment.