Motorcycle Mechanics

What the job really is

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

At a glance

• Sector: Installation, Maintenance & Repair
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3052
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
• Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
• Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
• 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.
• 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.
• Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
• Reassemble frames and reinstall engines after repairs.
• Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.
• Install motorcycle accessories.
• Reassemble and test subassembly units.

Tools and technology

Apple iOS, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, AbbottSoft QuickFix, Adjustable hand wrenches, Air lifts, Angled air chucks, Arbor presses, Automatic cylinder hones, Automatic part cleaners

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Bicycle Repairers
• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
• Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Rail Car Repairers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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