Motorcycle Mechanics

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

What the job involves

• 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