Reading Assignment:
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Preface, Chapter 1-2
- Shop Class as Soulcraft: Introduction
Course Objectives:
- Understand the science behind motorcycles
- Identify parts and how they work.
- Generalization (e.g combustion engines)
- Identifying tools and how to use them
- Computer design
- Evolution of design
Groups: We will choose groups on Thursday
- Top End & Carburetor (3 people)
- Bottom End & Clutch (5 people)
- Electrical & Distributer (2 people)
- Frame, Forks & Wheels (6 people)
Safety Rules:
- Safety Glasses are required in the lab (especially away from the motorcycle area)
- No open-toed shoes
- No loose clothing and hair tied back
- Wear old clothing
In Lab:
- We took out the parts that we have. We will do a more detailed inventory on Thursday.
- We looked at the tool box.
Things to Remember:
- Put away tools at the end of the day.
- Each group should have a notebook and practice detailed record keeping.
- When disassembling make sure to put small parts in baggies with clear, detailed Sharpie labels.
Notes by ED