I. General Information

1. Course Title:
ATV Motorcycle Systems I

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 2162

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 2

Lab Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

This course introduces the student to the ATV and small motorcycle engine, clutch, and transmission.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports Technology, AAS
Marine and Powersports Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Perform tasks to manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Assess which tools are necessary for diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment after reading the service manual.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for motorcycle/ATV maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to motorcycle/ATV power train and chassis systems;
• Demonstrate proper completion of a service order;
• Demonstrate the knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials in a shop setting;
• Demonstrate proper use of precision metric measuring tools;
• Demonstrate proper valve and valve seat cutting;
• Inspect and explain a motorcycle/ATV constant mesh transmission;
• Inspect and explain a variety of motorcycle/ATV clutch systems;
• Apply preventative maintenance concepts to motorcycle/ATV care and storage;
• Identify the functional relationships among motorcycle/ATV components and systems; and
• Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Measuring Systems, Fasteners and Thread Repair
• Measuring tools
  • Micrometers
    • Standard
    • Metric
  • Transfer tools
    • Telescoping gauges
    • Small hole gauges
  • Feeler gauges
  • Dial bore gauge
• Fasteners
  • Standard
    • Measurements
    • Grades
  • Metric
    • Measurements
    • Grades
• Thread repair
  • Taps and dies
  • Heli-coils
2. Basic Engine Operation and Configurations
• Theory
  • Four stroke
  • Two stroke
3. Internal Combustion Engines
• Terminology
• Components
4. Lubrication and Cooling Systems
• Lubrication
  • Oil types
  • Oil filter types
  • Oil pump types
  • Types of sumps
• Cooling
  • Theory
  • Test procedures
5. Fuel Systems
• Theory
• Components
• Terminology
6. Clutch and Drive Clutch and Transmission Systems
• Theory
• Components
• Terminology
7. Two Stroke Engine Top End Inspection
• Two stroke combustion theory
8. Two-Stroke Engine Lower-End Inspection
• a. Crankshafts
• Two stroke theory pertaining to crankcases
  • Seals
• Transmission theory
9. Four Stroke Engine Top End Inspection
• Valve train theory
• Valve seat cutting
• Various types of valve adjustments
10. Four Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection
• Transmission theory
• Crankshafts
• Bearings

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Measuring Systems, Fasteners and Thread Repair
•  Measuring tools
  • Micrometers
    • Standard
    • Metric
  • Transfer tools
    • Telescoping gauges
    • Small hole gauges
  • Feeler gauges
  • Dial bore gauge
• Fasteners
  • Standard
    • Measurements
    • Grades
  • Metric
    • Measurements
    • Grades
  • Thread repair
    • Taps and dies
    • Heli-coils
2. Internal Combustion Engines
• Terminology
3. Lubrication and Cooling Systems
• Lubrication
  • Perform oil changes
  • Inspect oil pumps
• Cooling
  • Test cooling systems
4. Fuel Systems
• Inspect various carburetor
• Test fuel systems
5. Clutch and Transmission Systems
• Inspect various clutches
• Inspect constant mesh transmissions
6. Four Stroke Engine Top End Inspection
• Perform cylinder head repairs
  • Valve guides
  • Valve seats
  • Adjust various types of valve adjustments
7. Four Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection
• Engine disassembly and inspection
• Engine reassembly with proper repairs