| Motorcycle mechanics are responsible for repairing | | | | number of motorcycle mechanics today graduate |
| and overhauling two wheeled motorized vehicles. | | | | from formal motorcycle programs beyond high school. |
| Some of the most common are motorcycles, mopeds, | | | | A large amount of a mechanic's training takes place |
| motor scooters, dirt bikes, and all-terrain vehicles. | | | | on the job and a few years experience is usually |
| Mechanics may perform a wide variety of repair and | | | | necessary for full proficiency in the trade. |
| service duties, including transmission work, engine | | | | Because motorcycle mechanics typically service the |
| repair, brake jobs, ignition work, and even minor body | | | | specific models of the company that employs them, |
| repairs. Most motorcycle mechanics are employed by | | | | they need to learn the specific nuances of their |
| dealers that service a limited number of makes and | | | | particular model. For this reason, employers often send |
| models of motorcycle. For this reason, mechanics tend | | | | mechanics and trainees to specialized courses |
| to specialize in servicing only the types of vehicle that | | | | conducted by motorcycle manufacturers or |
| their employers sell. Work hours tend to be seasonal, | | | | distributors. These courses, which usually do not |
| with heaviest workloads occurring in the spring and | | | | exceed two weeks in duration, upgrade the |
| summer. | | | | mechanic's skill set and provide updated information on |
| Education, Certification, Licensing | | | | repairing new models. There are no nationally |
| The ideal motorcycle mechanic possesses a | | | | recognized certifications in this field; however, the short |
| combination of classroom and garage experience. High | | | | term training offered by manufacturers and distributors |
| school graduates are preferred by employers and initial | | | | typically concludes with an industry certification. These |
| training in the profession usually includes small engine | | | | certifications can be valuable to a mechanic's |
| courses acquired through high school, vocational | | | | employment opportunities and future salary. |
| school, or community college programs. A growing | | | | |