This course is held at a state of the art custom motorcycle and machining facility in Northern IL. We house all of the latest equipment for your bike building needs including a Dynometer and Flow Bench and up to date technical tools. The facility is a bike builders dream! Lunch is provided for all three days. We also provide local transportation when necessary (call for details). Designated Chicagoland hotels, with special student rates, are also available.

Students learn everything from engine installs and electrical wiring, to checking drive train alignments. We also teach the knowledge necessary to use all tools needed for building your bike from torque wrenches to micrometers. All required skills will be adressed in this course.

Class Benefits

• Hands On Class that will teach you the right way to make your bike unique. Selecting kit or components, fabricating, painting and so much more to help your bike build become a success!
• Your Chopper Tech text book will serve as your bike bible when you're at home with your project.
• Tech Support Line connects you to the pros for one-on-one help.
• Helping Students with job placement in the industry after graduation.
• This interactive course lets you experience hands on learning, which has been proven to be more affective than a book or video tape.
• The best part is you will be come a Chopper Tech Member, which will allow purchasing parts at a discounted rate for your project from all major motorcycle parts dealers.

Curriculum

• Introduction: We will explain the basic tools, all specialty equipment and all necessary equipment you will need to build your bike.
• Parts Explanation: The economics of the bike building. All types of frames front-end primary chains belts; all components, trans, engine, wheels and all other parts associated with building process.
• Mock-up Stage: Hands on installing front end, preliminary wheel alignment and forward controls.
• Trans, Engine, Primary Preliminary Alignment: Hands on install of the larger components as well as teaching the right way to line them up and the correct way to space the trans. Aligning the rear wheel and installing the starter.
• Rake and Trail: Explaining how rake and trail is determined.
• Brake Systems: Teaching about all different brake systems and proper install and alignment.
• Electrical Components: This part of the course will go through all of the different systems on a bike. Charging system, ignition and starting. The main electrical system. Soldering shrink wrap, crimp connectors wiring through frame, handle bar switchers and wiring. Showing techniques for a clean and secure wiring job.
• Oil Tanks and Oil Lines: Tanks, oil line roughting, coolers, and oil filters.
• Sheet Metal: We will go through different types and applications for your specific needs. Spacing, reinforcing, fabricating, and proper install and techniques. This is a Q & A section.
• Final Assembly: We will be putting the last of the components together; all cables, misc components, seat and seat pans to complete the bike.
• Final Build: Making all necessary adjustments. Fine tuning carb, clutch, and discussing powder coating and other finishes.