Motorcycles are not only a source of entertainment; they can also be a source of transportation and income if someone wanted to make a career of them. Motorcycles are used in many aspects of life. Children, as well as adults, ride motorcycles on trails, open fields and on motocross tracks. They may race, jump or do stunts with the motorcycle. Groups, such as Harley Davidson owners, get together to ride for charity events. Because motorcycles are so cheap to ride, they are great source of transportation. A motorcycle can get 60 to 70 miles per gallon whereas a small Toyota Camry can get 18 to 23 miles per gallon. Industries such as farming, delivery, entertainment, aviation and even the military are known for their use of motorcycles within their operations. Due to the popularity of the motorcycle there has been an emergence of self-taught mechanics. Not all these mechanics can keep up with the new technologies and advancements. "The impact of new technology on the motorcycle industry has been dramatic" (Motorcycle 1). Electronic ignitions, fuel systems, drive trains, and turbocharged engines are just a few areas of advancement. Well-trained technicians are needed and sought after. Job opportunities are available for these well-trained technicians. The motorcycle industry has a lot to offer someone who is interested in a motorcycle mechanic career. .
It is always a good idea to understand the history of a subject prior to getting into specifics. Motorcycles originally looked like glorified bikes. They had front and rear wheels.
that were the same size, with a pedal crank mechanism to turn the rear wheel. Gottlieb Daimler.
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is credited with building the first motorcycle in 1885. It was constructed mostly of wood with .
iron wheels and was powered by a single-cylinder engine. Most of the early models were three and four-wheeled designs. The two-wheeler was introduced in 1892. "It used a 5-cylinder engine built as the hub of its rear wheel.