Motorcycle/ATV Repair

The mission of the Motorcycle/ATV Repair Program is to prepare the trainee for entry into the vital repair and service aspect of this growing power sports industry. It is designed to meet the needs of both the trainee and their potential employer by equipping the student with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enter the Motorcycle/ATV repair field.

The aim of this course is to provide trainees with a thorough understanding of the methods of servicing and repairing motorcycles and all terrain vehicles. Training also includes learning to make proper diagnosis using test equipment, hand tools, special equipment, precision measuring tools, service manuals, and specifications.

Exit Levels

Motorcycle/ATV Mechanic Assistant	1 Trimester	Certificate
Motorcycle/ATV Repairer	2 Trimesters	Certificate
Motorcycle/ATV Technician	3 Trimesters	Diploma

Statistics

2009/2010 Completion Rate	62.5%
2009/2010 Placement Rate	71.43%
Average Starting Pay	$8.00 - $12.00/hour

For more information contact Chris Grissom: chris.grissom@ttcparis.edu

Chris Grissom came to TTCP in 2007 as the Motorcycle/ATV repair instructor after more than 30 years in the motorcycle industry. Chris was involved in the start up of this program that prepares students for this exciting field.

Chris is a graduate of TTCP with a diploma in Small Engine Repair, which he feels helped prepare him for his career that has included working as a motorcycle technician and eventually owner and operator of Suzuki of Paris, the oldest Suzuki motorcycle dealer in Tennessee. Throughout his career Chris has been heavily involved in racing, both directly as a professional dirt track racer and indirectly as a sponsor, race promoter, and race team mechanic for several big name race teams including Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yoshimura and various other privateer race teams. He still builds racing engines in his spare time for top pro riders, as well as amateur riders across the nation and ships engines world wide.

Chris and his wife Vikki still own Suzuki of Paris with Vikki now the manager/operator. They have two sons: Cayce, an engineering graduate from Tennessee Tech. in Cookeville and Caleb, a student here in Henry county.

Chris’ love of motorcycles and mechanics, especially making engines go fast, is what fuels his passion. His goal is to share his passion and to influence as many students as possible and to see them continue to carry the torch of excellence.