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Remove, store and fit non-welded, non-structural motorcycle body panels

URN: IMIMC09
Business Sectors (Suites): Maintenance and Repair - Motorcycle
Developed by: IMI
Approved on: 2021

Overview

This standard is about removing, storing safely and fitting basic non-welded, non-structural panels such as fairings, seat cowlings, screens, mirrors and luggage fittings on motorcycles.

In this standard the term ‘motorcycle’ includes motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and motorcycle-derived vehicles with three or four wheels (such as quad bikes) on which the rider sits.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1. use suitable personal protective equipment when removing, storing and fitting motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels
P2. ensure the motorcycle and the work area is safe prior to work commencing 
P3. protect the motorcycle and its contents effectively when removing and fitting motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels
P4. store motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels safely, to minimise the risk of damage, in the correct location
P5. select and use the correct tools and equipment for the panels you are going to remove or fit
P6. ensure that the tools and equipment you require are in a safe working condition
P7. remove, store and fit motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels following:

P7.1. removal and fitting procedures 
P7.2. manufacturer’s instructions 
P7.3. your workplace procedures
P7.4. health, safety and legal requirements
P8. avoid damaging other components, units and panels on the motorcycle whilst carrying out the removal, storage and fitting activities
P9. realign the panels you have fitted correctly in a way which regains their original manufactured gaps
P10. check that the components you have fitted operate correctly following the manufacturer’s specification
P11. promptly report any additional faults you notice during the course of your work to the relevant person(s) 
P12. promptly report any delays in completing your work to the relevant person(s) 
P13. remove, store and fit motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels within the agreed timescale
P14. complete work records accurately, in the format required and promptly pass them to the relevant person(s) 

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

​Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
ing methods
K1. the health, safety and legal requirements relating to the removal, storage and fitting of motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels
K2. your workplace procedures for: 

K2.1. the referral of problems
K2.2. reporting of delays to the completion of work 
K2.3. completion of work records
K3. the work that needs to be done and the standard required
K4. the requirements for protecting the motorcycle and contents from damage before, during and after removing and fitting activities
K5. the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate personal protective equipment when removing, storing and fitting motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels

Removing, storing and fitting motorcycle non-structural body panels
K6. how to find, interpret and use sources of information applicable to the removal, storage and fitting of basic motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels
K7. how to select, check and use all the tools and equipment required to remove and fit basic motorcycle non-welded, non-structural body panels
K8. the different types of mechanical fixings for motorcycle non-welded, non- structural body panels and when and why they should be used
K9. the correct procedures and processes for removing, storing and fitting motorcycle non-welded non-structural body panels
K10. the need for correct alignment of panels and the methods used to achieve this 
K11. the types of quality control checks that can be used to ensure correct alignment and contour of panels and operation of components to manufacturer’s specification
K12. the methods of storing removed panels and the importance of storing them correctly

Scope/range

1 Non-welded, non-structural body panels are:

1.1. fairings
1.2. seat cowlings
1.3. mudguards
1.4. screens
1.5. mirrors
1.6. luggage fittings

2 Tools and equipment are:

2.1. hand tools
2.2. general workshop tools

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.

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Agreed timescales
Examples include manufacturer’s recommended work times, job times set by your company or a job time agreed with a specific customer

Motorcycles
In this standard the term ‘motorcycle’ includes motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and motorcycle-derived vehicles with three or four wheels (such as quad bikes) on which the rider sits.

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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

IMI Ltd

Original URN

MCBP03

Relevant Occupations

ATV Service Technician, Engineering, Motorcycle Service Technician, Vehicle Trades, Motorcycle Preparation Technician, Quad Bike Preparation Technician

SOC Code

5231

Keywords

Motorcycle; remove; replace; components; fairings; cowlings; mudguards; ATV; screens; mirrors; luggage; fittings; store