Above anything else, The Collective is a place for people to learn to work on motorcycles. The way we accomplish that is by teaching the theory behind certain components of the bike and then having a workshop to practice what you learned. Please ask ahead of time if you would like to bring in your own motorcycle to learn on. If you do decide to bring your own motorcycle for a workshop, we can not guarantee that you will be riding it home that day.
Classes can be taught in a group or one-on-one setting. Price, duration and size vary depending on the subject material. If you wish to partake in a workshop, you must complete or demonstrate understanding of the material covered in the preceding theory class. We also require completion of the safety briefing before you can take a class. Once you have taken the safety briefing, you don’t need to take it again.
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Winterization Class
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $60
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, Winter Is Coming and you want to be ready! Make sure your motorcycle is ride ready when you are by taking all of the precautionary steps to ensure preservation of the bike. This is the time of year where you will get rust and develop fuel delivery issues. In this class, we will learn how to protect those vulnerable areas of the motorcycle so you can squeeze many more winters from it in the future. We will even cover different methods of storage depending on how often you plan to ride during the winter months. In the spirit of the season, there will be complimentary apple cider and donuts!
Basic Maintenance Class
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $60
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
Basic Service Workshop
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $160
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Workshop: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
Take everything you learned in the Basic Maintenance Class and apply it hands-on. Use this time to experiment with adjusting components with supervision. We will also get into some of the more intricate routine service. This includes but is not limited to lubricating and adjusting chain, cables and more, testing the durability of your battery, plugging a tire and replacing certain fluids. Please call (443)873-6099 for a more in depth explanation of specific topics covered.
Theory of Brake Systems
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $80
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Workshop: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
Brakes are the most important safety feature on your motorcycle. Ensure your brakes are at peak performance before your next ride. In this class, we will cover all types of brake systems, front and back, mechanical and hydraulic. The internal components of a brake master cylinder and caliper will be explained. Upon completion of the class, you will understand how a brake system functions, how to bleed and flush your lines and how to replace components of the brake system. If you wish to practice what you have learned, be sure to sign up for the subsequent Brakes Workshop.
Brakes Workshop
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $140
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Workshop: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
Take everything you learned in the Theory of Brake Systems Class and apply it hands-on. Use this time to experiment with adjusting components with supervision. Practice bleeding and flushing brakes with a partner, learn to use the tools required for replacing pads, shoes and rotors and also learn to rebuild a caliper and a master cylinder. Make sure your new brakes don’t squeak or squeal by lubricating the proper contact points and preparing your rotor for a new set of pads. Please call (443)873-6099 for a more in depth explanation of specific topics covered.
Tire Machine Certification
Duration: Half Hour
Cost: $40
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Workshop: Anytime
Bring Own Bike: Yes
This one-time class is required of anyone who plans to use the pneumatic tire machine. If you have experience with a similar tire machine, you may test out of this class. We will cover how to dismount and mount a tire, remove and add weights, balance the tire using the static tire balancer and make sure your wheel is true. You may bring in your own wheel off the bike for this class. You have the option to rent a workspace and lift here to remove the forks. This class does require you to complete the safety briefing first.
Suspension Class
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $60
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
We will cover standard and inverted hydraulic type and springer front forks and rear mono and dual shock including single-sided. Learn how to identify a blown fork seal and how fork seals work. Upon completion of this class you will have an understanding of how springs, fluid and air work together to dampen bumps in the road and how different adjustments to the spring rate will effect road vs. race riding. This class will be taught on sets of forks that we have in the shop. Any work on your suspension will have to be completed in the Fork Seal Replace/Fork Rebuild Workshop.
Fork Seal Replace/Rebuild Workshop
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $160
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Bike: Optional, Call First
Take everything you learned in the Suspension Class and apply it hands-on. Use this time to experiment with adjusting and repairing components with supervision. Practice dismantling fork tubes and removing and replacing fork seals either on your own forks or on a set we provide. This includes changing out fluid and measuring the proper fluid level. You may bring in your own motorcycle for this workshop. You have the option to rent a workspace and lift here to remove the wheel.
Carburetor Theory
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $120
Level of Experience: Beginner
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Carburetors: No
Carburetors are one of the more complex components of your motorcycle. They are only part of the fuel induction system which includes a tank, petcocks, fuel filters, throttle and choke cables and engine vacuum. This class will give you a bedrock understanding of the inner-workings of a carburetor so that you will have an idea what is causing your engine to run the way it does. We will have a carburetor dismantled for demonstration purposes. If you wish to work on your own carburetor(s) you must take the Clean and Rebuild Workshop.
Carburetor Clean/Rebuild Workshop
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $150
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Carburetors: Optional
This is your chance to learn every nook and cranny that has to be cleaned an polished for optimal carburetor performance. We will also synchronize a set carburetors and test petcocks for proper functionality. If you plan on working on your own carburetors during this class, plan ahead for an alternate means of getting home. There is no guarantee that we will be able to get your motorcycle running. To mitigate certain risks, allow the Baltimore Motorcycle Collective to order carburetor components for you. Call ahead to make sure parts are available for your carbs (443)873-6099.
Wheel Lacing and Truing Workshop
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $220
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Next Available Class: See Calendar
Bring Own Wheels: Optional
A spoked wheel consists of three components, the rim, the hub and the spokes. Whether you are replacing a rim, repairing a bent or broken spoke or just want to update/customize what you have, you need to know how to lace the spokes. Use this workshop to dismantle your wheel(s) and rebuild them. Some may be interested in simply removing and polishing your existing spokes and then rebuilding. This would also be a good time to have components bead blasted and powder coated.