Prerequisite
None
Location
McKenzie's Barbeque & Burgers Conroe, 1501 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301, USA
Class Overview
This class will introduce the students to the components and systems that make up the electrical and ignition systems. We will also discuss the components that make up the steering, wheels and tires, and brakes.
Note:
Many topics that are discussed in this class relate to cars and other vehicles as ATVs and UTVs are essentially miniature vehicles.
About the Course
Introduction and overview
Joe and Nathaniel
Goals for class
Types of Off-road vehicles
ATV
Dirt bike/Motocross motorcycle
UTV or Side-by-Side (SxS)
Ignition and Electrical
Pull vs. Electric
Ignition, kill switch, solenoid, and starter
Battery and Charging
Stator vs. alternator
Stator, Voltage regulator/rectifier, battery
Ignition system
Kill switch, CPS, CDI/ECU, Ground, Coil, spark plugs
Wire harness, CDI/ECU, Fuses, Relays, Grounds
Steering Assembly
Handle bars/Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering rack
Tie-rods
Wheels and Tires
Hub/Knuckle
Wheel bearings
Tires and wheels
Tube, Tubeless, and beadlock
Lugs
Tire Rotation
Air pressure
Brakes
Types:
Drum and Cable
Caliper and Hydraulic
Hand/Foot brake-Combination
Parking brake (hand and leaver)