anyone suggest a bike machinic short course?????????????

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:49 pm

just wondering if anyone has done such course and if it's useful when fixing small problems and small servicing and tuning up?????? thx

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:29 pm

Please fill in your location details in your profile and then we may be able to point you in the right direction

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:57 am

Rossi wrote:Please fill in your location details in your profile and then we may be able to point you in the right direction

now rossi is on this whole location thing too.

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:24 am

i'm sure TAFE NSW do one for beginners.
maybe in VIC they do the same
go to their website http://www.tafe.vic.gov.au/ and have a look

Lozza · Post by **Lozza** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:07 pm

I did this one...

http://www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au/conten ... onID=10000

MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE

Learn how to do basic servicing and repairs to your motorcycle to keep it running efficiently and safely. Students will learn correct tools and handling, maintenance and safety check, components terminology and gain understanding of motorcycle maintenance procedures.

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Class Code Start Date Session Session Trainer Duration Location Fee Apply Now

MM080BE21 14/02/2006 Tuesday 6-9pm Hugh Smith 3 weeks Chadstone $170#

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:57 pm

i'm in melbourne, but i heard the holmesglen one is not gona have a session in 2006

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:58 pm

and was it usefull????????

Lozza · Post by **Lozza** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:15 pm

According to the website they have listed 4 courses for next year- starting from Feb.

Its wasn't too bad, the first two sessions were spent learning all about the Engine and what did what (Forgive me your getting the chick version) if you know nothing about a Crankshaft and Pistons you'll learn about them, but if you know most of this stuff you may be a little bored. The last session he worked on my friend’s bike and showed us general things like changing brake pads, and other bits and pieces.

The guy who runs it was great, full on in the Motorcycle circle and knows everything- very knowledgeable and very very helpful. He even stuck around hours after the final session to just simply have a talk and answer our questions.

It only runs for 3 sessions so you’re not going to learn everything.

Shifty · Post by **Shifty** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:25 pm

They should do a couple of levels. I would be bored out of my brain learning how to change oil, brake pads, check the tyre pressures, etc.... but I'd be interested to see how to do valve clearances or change a clutch, for example.

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:41 pm

level? then it'll be a full-on professional course not a short course wont' it?

Shifty · Post by **Shifty** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:40 pm

Nah, just servicing. I don't give a toss about rebuilding gearboxes or engines, they can have that! I'm just after normal servicing and items that are likely to need replacing during a bike's lifetime.

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:30 am

hahaha but then i personally still think the technical skills are not the most important, it is all the tools and stuff that help you to do the job.

since it's nearly impossible to perform most of the jobs without them.