Week 12 (almost done with Course 2)

Since my last post we finshed up our practice projects and took another test. I got a 100 on the test (yay me!) and did ok on the rest of the projects. We took apart the front end of a Sportster, took apart the forks of an old 3-wheeler, did more tires, laced more wheels and did a brake job. The front end job was a little intimidating at first but we muscled through. We definatly need more practice on everything before touching a customer bike. You gotta be careful with scratches and where certain fluids drip. I know I'd be a little upset at scratches and brake fluid dripped on my bars.

This week we have started our graded projects. So far I've gotten perfect scores on my projects and I've only got 5 left to do. I think it's going well. I came close to losing some points a few times but the fact that I was watching someone else get graded right before me allowed me to see them screw up and I fixed mine before I called the teacher to check it. A few old wise men always told me "the easiest way to learn is to watch someone else screw up" and believe me, I'm taking full advantage of that.

Our final exam is friday night like always. The next class we do is either going to be electrical or engine work. I'd rather be in either of those than in the one I'm in now to be honest with you. I'd rather be back in the theory class. Oh well. Almost done!