🏍️ Master the Mechanics of Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes! 💥

🔥 Ready to wrench like a racer? This workshop gives teens hands-on experience maintaining and tuning high-performance motorcycles — including our 2018 Suzuki RM-Z450, a championship-caliber 450cc motocross bike known for its aggressive torque, pro-level suspension, and track-ready power.

From suspension to braking and engine performance, participants will learn to tune, troubleshoot, and optimize motorcycles for safety, speed, and smooth control. Whether you're working on your own dirt bike or wrenching on ours, this series gives teens the power to build confidence and mechanical mastery.

💡 Why This Helps

Motorcycle mechanics is a core skill for any rider or future racer. In this series, teens won’t just replace parts — they’ll gain a working understanding of how every system contributes to performance. With real-world experience on the RM-Z450, they'll be one step closer to pit crew leadership, track prep fluency, or building their own custom machines.

🔩 Breakdown of Sessions

Session 1 – Suspension Systems: Ride Smooth, Race Fast! 🏁

Learn to adjust forks and shocks for control and comfort. Teens will fine-tune the RM-Z450's suspension to maximize ride quality and cornering precision.

Session 2 – Brakes & Safety: Stop Like a Pro! 🛑

Master brake pads, fluid levels, and safety checks. Understand how to maintain reliable braking systems under race conditions.

Session 3 – Engine Adjustments: Tune for Performance! 🏍️

Work hands-on with the RM-Z450’s 4-stroke carbureted engine to adjust fuel, air, and spark systems. Learn how tuning impacts power and reliability.

Session 4 – Final Tune-Up & Hands-On Practice 🔧

Perform a full multi-system tune-up on either the RM-Z450 or a personal bike. Practice real maintenance from start to finish — suspension, throttle, brakes, and beyond.

🔥 Perfect For:

• Teens who want to understand and control their own bikes
• Youth preparing for the Advanced Repair or Custom Build tracks
• Future Baja 1000 contenders earning credits toward pit crew selection
• Parents ready to say, “You fix it this time!” instead of handing over shop fees 😎

💵 What It Costs

Program Price: $579

This includes advanced instruction, professional tools, and real-time training on our 2018 Suzuki RM-Z450 — a 450cc race bike built for power, precision, and pro-level performance.

🛠 Want to tune like a racer and build shop-ready confidence? This is your next step.

🔒 Prerequisites – To Enroll in Mini-Series 4: Motorcycle Mechanics

To ensure safety and success in this workshop, participants must:

✅ Complete Mini-Series 1: Safety & Tool Identification (non-negotiable)

✅ Demonstrate knowledge of small engine systems equivalent to Mini-Series 2 & 3

⚠️ Pass a hands-on safety and knowledge check prior to the first session

⚠️ Must be able to identify engine components, use tools correctly, and explain how fuel, spark, and air systems work

🛠️ Want to Skip Mini-Series 2 or 3?

Teens may be eligible to enroll without completing Mini-Series 2 or 3 if they can:

• Show prior experience with small engine repair (dirt bikes, ATVs, lawn equipment, etc.)
• Complete a hands-on challenge or short skills evaluation with our team
• Provide a recommendation from a mentor, mechanic, or instructor familiar with their skills (optional)

If you’ve already been elbow-deep in carburetors or replaced your own spark plugs, you might qualify — let’s find out!

🗓 Feb–Jul 2025 (Saturdays)

Series 1 (10–12 PM) — Safety & Tools

Sessions A: Jan 11 – Feb 1

Race weekend: Feb 8 — Tampa Supercross at Raymond James Stadium.

Sessions B: Feb 15 – Mar 15

Skip Mar 8 — NHRA Gatornationals (Mar 6–9) at Gainesville Raceway; overlaps with Daytona Bike Week (Feb 28–Mar 9).

Series 2 (1–3 PM) — Small Engine Maintenance

Sessions A: Feb 15 – Mar 15

Skip Mar 8 — NHRA Gatornationals / Daytona Bike Week.

Sessions B: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Series 5 (3–5 PM) — Car Engine Basics

Sessions A: Feb 15 – Mar 15

Skip Mar 8 — NHRA Gatornationals / Daytona Bike Week.

Sessions B: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Series 3 — Dirt Bike Systems

Sessions A: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Sessions B: May 17 – Jun 7

Race weekend: Jun 14 — Dade City MX summer buffer.

Series 6 — Car Engine Basics

Sessions A: Mar 29 – Apr 26

Skip Apr 12 — Dade City MX spring event.

Sessions B: May 17 – Jun 7

Race weekend: Jun 14 — Dade City MX summer buffer.

Series 4 — Advanced Dirt Bike Systems

Sessions A: May 17 – Jun 7

• Race weekend: Jun 14 — Dade City MX summer buffer.