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Motorcycle Mechanic Practice Test

Check what you know about the motorcycle mechanic job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on motorcycle mechanic knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Chain slack should be measured at:
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Answer: The tightest point. Measure at the tightest spot.

Question 2 of 15What does EFI stand for?
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Answer: Electronic fuel injection. EFI is electronic fuel injection.

Question 3 of 15Valve clearance is measured with:
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Answer: Feeler gauges. Feeler gauges measure the gap.

Question 4 of 15Suspension sag is:
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Answer: How much suspension compresses under load. Sag is set for the rider’s weight.

Question 5 of 15Before a test ride you should check:
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Answer: Brakes and critical fasteners. Safety checks come first.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Balancing airflow between cylinders.”
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Answer: Throttle body sync. Throttle body sync: Balancing airflow between cylinders.

Question 7 of 15What does “ABS” mean?
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Answer: Anti-lock braking system.. ABS: Anti-lock braking system.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The gap in the valve train that must be checked and adjusted.”
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Answer: Valve clearance. Valve clearance: The gap in the valve train that must be checked and adjusted.

Question 9 of 15What does “Stator” mean?
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Answer: Part of the charging system that generates electricity.. Stator: Part of the charging system that generates electricity.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Setup and checks before a new vehicle goes to the customer.”
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Answer: Pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Pre-delivery inspection (PDI): Setup and checks before a new vehicle goes to the customer.

Question 11 of 15What does “Final drive” mean?
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Answer: The chain, belt or shaft that powers the rear wheel.. Final drive: The chain, belt or shaft that powers the rear wheel.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A clutch that runs in engine oil.”
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Answer: Wet clutch. Wet clutch: A clutch that runs in engine oil.

Question 13 of 15What does “Sag” mean?
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Answer: How much suspension compresses under the bike’s and rider’s weight.. Sag: How much suspension compresses under the bike’s and rider’s weight.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The required tightness of a fastener.”
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Answer: Torque spec. Torque spec: The required tightness of a fastener.

Question 15 of 15What does “EFI” mean?
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Answer: Electronic fuel injection.. EFI: Electronic fuel injection.

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