How Do You Get A Motorcycle Mechanic Career?

A career as a motorcycle mechanic generally starts with a love of motorcycles. Many motorcycle enthusiasts turn their love of riding--and tinkering with their bikes to make them run better--into careers where they can get paid for practicing their hobby. Some motorcycle riders go straight from their home garage to the repair shop while others advance their skills in community colleges and trade schools. It's detailed work that can be challenging because a rider's life may depend on your repair skills. Anyone who wants to be a motorcycle mechanic should be passionate about riding motorcycles. He needs to know how to ride one and how it operates. He needs to know the difference between a two-stroke and a four-stroke, a 500cc motorcycle and a 1300cc motorcycle. He should have some knowledge of how to make basic repairs to his bike, and be versed in small engine repairs. He needs a motorcycle driver's license so he can test-ride bikes he's worked on. Armed with this basic knowledge, she ...  more