338 classroom, 1162 lab
Program Objective
The objective of MMI’s BMW, HonTech & FAST 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.
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.
HonTech is where students will receive training that has been endorsed by American Honda endorsed. HonTech is designed to provide the knowledge and hands‑on experience required to become an entry‑level Honda technician. Much of the information presented in the elective comes directly from American Honda training centers. The emphasis of HonTech is on developing entry‑level technicians for Honda motorcycle dealerships.
FAST is where students will complete a Suzuki training program that is officially endorsed by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. FAST is designed to provide the knowledge and experience necessary to become an entry‑level Suzuki technician by emphasizing tasks that technicians commonly encounter in a dealership environment.
Students will work in a real‑world environment while developing the skills and thought processes necessary for successful careers as a Suzuki Motorcycle Technician. To help students become familiar with the daily operations of a typical dealership, they also will gain practical experience during each module working as service writers for the FAST lab.
In the Performance and Drivability course students will learn the principles of motorcycle performance, and how to diagnose common performance and drivability issues using a motorcycle/ ATV dynamometer. Training will include the operation of the dynamometer and associated computer software, and the use of exhaust gas analyzer (EGA)equipment. Students will learn effects that compression, cam and ignition timing, and cylinder head flow have on engines, and how to use OEM and aftermarket components to improve an engine’s performance.
The Performance Suspension and Chassis courses teaches students the operation, maintenance, and tuning procedures of front and rear suspension systems, through presentations and hands on learning. Activities include adjusting spring preload, setting suspension sag, how and when to make external damping adjustments and revalving shim style dampers. Presentations and demonstrations will also cover chassis on ATVs or side-by-sides, as well as procedures for maintenance of A-arms, swingarms and independent suspension. Furthermore, students will learn about the design and servicing of ATV and side-by-side steering systems; plus, tie rod replacement, toe in / toe out measurements and adjustments.