Intro to Motorcycle Maintenance | MAY 11
NEXT CLASS Saturday, May 11
10.00a to 12.00p
$50/person
This introductory class provides a hands-on overview of your motorcycle’s core systems and prepares you to perform ESSENTIAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS and BASIC MAINTENANCE.
Give your motorcycle the attention it deserves and it will keep you rolling for years to come, but maybe you’re not sure what it needs. If you’d like to get started with some essential tools for weekend wrenching and a better kit so you’re prepared for emergency field service this is the class for you. Stay safe, save money, and do it right.
This 2-hour workshop is based on the T-CLOCS basic inspection checklist and covers everything you need to know to spot safety concerns and make sure your ride is ready to roar. Key topics include: WHEELS and TIRES, CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, OIL/FLUIDS, and CHASSIS. Through this, and other, classes ALCHEMY MOTO aims to provide a comprehensive approach to basic maintenance and you’ll ride away better prepared to decide when a certified mechanic is necessary.
Be prepared for an informative experience. Ride in and get specific make/model information. Bring your questions, discuss your concerns, and get expert advice.
There are no other prerequisites for this orientation. To register, click on the next available date (highlighted in green below) and check out through the shopping cart.
INSTRUCTOR // Zack Cyphers
Zack has worked coast to coast and abroad. He is an educator first and foremost and taught video production in urban Philadelphia public schools, taught middle and high school English Language Arts courses on US military bases in Europe, wrote education programs for a national museum, worked as an elementary school librarian, and now serves as a data specialist for a large public school district.
Zack is a self-taught mechanic, and has owned all kinds of vintage and modern cars and bikes. He loves motorcycling in all its forms, from track days to off road adventures.
The Facility Makerspace presents a public session with ALCHEMY MOTO. In this 2-hour hands-on workshop you will gain a comprehensive overview of motorcycle’s key systems, how to inspect your ride for safety, and best practices for fixes in the field.
The shop is our classroom where your instructor will explain essential equipment, familiarize you with specific terminology, and demonstrate effective procedures. You will develop a working understanding of the benefits and limitations of working on your own motorcycle. Your instructor will cover best practices, so you get your work done like a pro. Along the way you will gain the knowledge and confidence to work on your bike safely and troubleshoot typical issues.
SAFETY
– Eye protection
– Closed-toed shoes
– Tie back long hair
– No loose-fitting clothing
NOTE
If this is your first class at The Facility please arrive 15 minutes early for some paperwork and a short safety briefing.
Classes start promptly at 6.00p.
This intro class prepares you to store you bike properly and perform basic safety inspections and basic regular maintenance when you start it back up in the spring. Two hours won’t transform you into an expert wrench wielding grease monkey, but you will walk away better prepared to keep your motorcycle rolling, and stopping, safely. If you are interested in learning more about motorcycle maintenance or want to explore customizing your bike, look for upcoming ALCHEMY MOTO classes or Join the Club.
Intro classes at The Facility are open to anyone over 18 years old. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to others. Minimum enrollment of 5 people is required to hold this workshop.
