340 classroom, 1160 lab
Program Objective
The objective of MMI’s Harley-Davidson & BMW Training program is to prepare students for entry‑level technician positions with the knowledge and skills required to perform maintenance and routine service, diagnose mechanical and electrical systems, and make necessary repairs and replacements. To reinforce students’ preparation for future career success, there also is an emphasis on developing their professionalism skills.
Harley‑Davidson Late Model allows students to further develop their core H‑D technical skills that become the foundation they will build upon throughout their careers as technicians. Students are introduced to the systems and procedures necessary to service late model Harley‑Davidson® motorcycles, progressively working through the routine (Vehicle Maintenance), intermediate (Chassis Service) and complex (Powertrain Service). In addition to servicing and repairing motorcycles, students rotate into support roles such as service writer and service consultant. Work is performed with Harley‑Davidson’s proprietary web access (h‑dnet.com®) and Harley‑Davidson.com to support technicians (students) in their service tasks.
Harley‑Davidson Early Model is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience on the design, repair, and maintenance of Harley‑Davidson® vehicles dating back to 1936. Engineering, technical and service data comes directly from Harley‑Davidson® materials. The focus is hands-on experience as students learn to disassemble, repair, and maintain early model Harley‑Davidson® vehicles. Early model motorcycles along with a large variety of component assemblies provide ample exposure to many varieties of early model H-D® products. Students study vintage service bulletins as well as special information packets on topics such as model changes, component design changes, adaptability of late model parts and locating suppliers of obsolete components.
Harley‑Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® allows students to learn about the Screamin’ Eagle line of performance options. They learn about the performance applications of components such as cylinder heads, camshafts, ignition systems, and intake and exhaust systems. The emphasis is on learning the correct application and combination of these performance components. Students learn how to identify all the variables in a Harley‑Davidson® motor that can increase combustion efficiency and drivability performance.
BMW Motorrad is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to be recognized as Level 1 Certified BMW Motorcycle Technicians. An MMI/BMW‑endorsed Motorrad Technician certificate may be awarded upon successfully completing the elective. When an MMI graduate who has earned this certificate is hired at a BMW Motorrad dealership, BMW Motorrad USA Level 1 Certified Motorcycle Technician status is activated. Students also will get familiar with the BMW Motorcycles model lineup, including model identification, suspension system design, identification, and evolution of the anti‑lock braking system (ABS). They will follow an outline of the service maintenance schedule to learn basic service requirements before moving on to higher level service procedures. They will learn about service; consumable products; changing oil; wheel service; brake service; battery maintenance; cooling system service; and clutch, steering and suspension service. Students also will learn about BMW Motorrad diagnostic equipment technology for service technicians.