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Inspect, repair and replace motorcycle tyres

URN: IMIMC10
Business Sectors (Suites): Maintenance and Repair - Motorcycle
Developed by: IMI
Approved on: 2021

Overview

This standard is about inspecting motorcycle tyres on wheels not fitted to a machine, to assess their condition and suitability for repair. It also covers carrying out necessary repair, replacement or refitting activities.

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 throughout all motorcycle tyre inspection, repair and replacement activities
P2. use suitable sources of technical information to support your inspection, repair and replacement of motorcycle tyres
P3. work in a way which minimises the risk of damage to the motorcycle and its systems
P4. confirm that all the tools and equipment required are safe prior to use  
P5. ensure your inspection techniques are sufficiently in depth to identify the severity of all tyre, valve, inner tube and wheel defects
P6. conduct all inspection, repair and replacement activities following: 

P6.1. manufacturer’s instructions
P6.2. your workplace procedures 
P6.3. health, safety and environmental requirements
P6.4. the current industry standard for tyre repair
P7. carry out all inspection, repair and replacement activities using:

P7.1. suitable tools and equipment
P7.2. the correct inspection techniques
P7.3. the correct type and size of component
P8. clearly identify and record the cause of any tyre, valve, inner tube or wheel faults following your normal workplace procedures
P9. make clear and accurate recommendations for further action to the relevant person(s), when necessary
P10. ensure that replaced and refitted motorcycle tyres, valves and any inner tubes are correctly fitted and balanced and conform to legal requirements prior to releasing the motorcycle to the customer
P11. dispose of removed components safely to meet legal, environmental and your workplace requirements
P12. complete all activities within the agreed timescale
P13. promptly report any anticipated delays in completion and any additional faults identified 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 and safety legislation, environmental requirements and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices and personal and motorcycle protection
K2. the legal requirements for motorcycle tyres and the current standards for their repair
K3. how to isolate scrapped tyres and dispose of waste materials in your workplace following environmental requirements
K4. the importance of disposing of waste correctly and the consequences of not doing so to others, the business and the environment
K5. the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate personal protective equipment when inspecting, repairing and replacing motorcycle tyres
K6. the agreed work specification 
K7. your workplace procedures for:

K7.1. the referral of problems
K7.2. reporting of delays to the completion of work 
K7.3. personal protection
K8. the requirements for protecting the motorcycle and contents from damage before, during and after removing and replacing wheels
K9. the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress
K10. the relationship between time and cost
K11. the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) 

Tools and equipment
K12. how to select, prepare and use the tools and equipment necessary for inspecting, repairing, replacing and refitting motorcycle tyres

Materials *
K13. the types of tyre repair materials available (i.e. rubber only plug patch unit and rubber only patch and filler material)
K14. the repair material manufacturer’s instructions for the application of repair materials for the types of tyre on which you work

Tyre inspection, removal, repair and replacement
K15. how to find and use suitable sources of information on *motorcycle tyres
K16. the purpose, function and construction of motorcycle tyres
K17. the types of valves used in motorcycle tyres and their installation techniques 
K18. the common faults associated with motorcycle tyres and their causes (e.g. normal wear; abnormal wear due to misalignment; incorrect inflation, adjustment, installation and application damage)
K19. the manufacturer’s recommendations on the ‘repairability’ of their tyres 
K20. what a tyre inspection should cover
K21. the inspection techniques associated with motorcycle tyres and how to conduct them
K22. the importance of taking accurate measurements and ensuring any adjustments are within acceptable tolerances for the motorcycle
K23. the importance of basing your decision to replace or repair tyres upon the results of your inspection
K24. how to remove, repair, replace and refit motorcycle tyres, wheels, tubes and valves
K25. the importance of checking the safety and operation of equipment prior to use 
K26. how to work safely avoiding injury to yourself, others and damage to wheels when removing and refitting motorcycle tyres

Scope/range

1 Motorcycle tyres are:

1.1. tube
1.2. tubeless

2 Tools and equipment are:

2.1. lifting and supporting equipment
2.2. tyre removal and refitting tools and equipment
2.3. measuring equipment
2.4. tyre inflation equipment
2.5. wheel balancing equipment
2.6. tyre repair tools

3 Inspection covers:

3.1. wheel rim and fixings
3.2. tyres
3.3. valves
3.4. inner tubes

4 Inspection techniques are:

4.1. visual
4.2. measurements of tread depth
4.3. tyre pressures
4.4. balance

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.

*
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.

Sources of information*
Examples include hard copy manuals, computer-based data, specific manufacturer’s instructions

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

IMI Ltd

Original URN

MCVF04

Relevant Occupations

ATV Service Technician, Engineering, Motorcycle Service Technician, Specialist Tyre Fitting Operations (Automotive), Tyre Fitting Operations (Automotive), Vehicle Fitters, Vehicle Fitting Operations (Automotive), Vehicle Trades, Motorcycle Preparation Technician, Quad Bike Preparation Technician

SOC Code

5231

Keywords

Motorcycle; ATV; inspect; repair; tyres; tube; tubeless; balance; puncture; tread; replace