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Harley-Davidson Museum® Shop Class
Museum Members: $65, Non-Members: $80
Harley-Davidson Museum® Shop Class is a series of evening or weekend classes taught by instructors from Harley-Davidson University, Harley-Davidson’s service training for dealership technicians. Participants earn one Harley-Davidson Museum “Shop Class” patch, and a rocker for each class they complete. Classes will be held at the Harley-Davidson Museum, for which each participant will also receive a complimentary admission to the Museum (can be used anytime within a year of issue). Motorcycle ownership is not required! Participants must be at least 12 years of age.
For additional information on Shop Class offerings, call 414-287-2789 or email tickets@h-dmuseum.com.
Shop Class: Model Identification & Vehicle Systems
This class is divided into two main sections. Model Identification will to show the small but important differences (such as front fork design) between the different Harley-Davidson models. Students will also learn the importance of vehicle identification numbers (VINs) re: vehicle ownership and fitment of parts.
Vehicle Systems will locate key components, describe the operation, and identify the characteristics of the four major motorcycle systems: Engine, Drivetrain, Electrical and Chassis.
Tuesday Evenings: June 18, 2013; August 20, 2013 (check back for additional dates)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Harley-Davidson Museum
Shop Class: Drive Operations
You’ll learn how to locate and identify the components and technical features of all the current Harley-Davidson® primary and secondary drive systems and how they interact with other motorcycle systems. The maintenance and adjustment requirements for current Harley-Davidson® models will also be presented.
Tuesday Evenings: May 21, 2013; July 23, 2013 (check back for additional dates)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Harley-Davidson Museum
Shop Class: Transmissions, Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Learn specific information on how to locate and identify the components and operation of the Harley-Davidson® 5-speed XL and XR transmission and Big Twin 6 speed transmissions. Tires, wheels & brakes will show how to identify Harley-Davidson® wheel components and tires with an understanding of how they interact with other motorcycle systems. Proper tire application, service intervals and safety inspection are emphasized. Current hydraulic brake systems, as well as differences in master cylinders, brake calipers and discs are addressed.
Tuesday Evenings: May 7, 2013; July 9, 2013 (check back for additional dates)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Harley-Davidson Museum
Shop Class: Electrical Systems
The objective the electrical class is to provide specific information on how basic electrical theory and concepts are applied to the starting, lighting, charging and ignition systems on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
Tuesday Evenings: June 4, 2013; August 6, 2013 (check back for additional dates)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Harley-Davidson Museum
Weekend Shop Class Experience Package
Museum Members: $399, Non-Members: $449
Friday evenings – Sunday afternoons: May 3 - 5; July 12 - 14
(check back for additional dates), Harley-Davidson Museum
In addition to covering all of the above class content, the Weekend Shop Class Experience will be held one weekend a month at the Harley-Davidson Museum, and includes:
- Friday evening dinner at the Museum’s MOTOR restaurant
- Friday and Saturday night accommodations at a fine nearby hotel
- Breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning
- VIP “Back Roads Tour” of the Museum’s archives
- Transportation to/from the Museum and hotel
- Complimentary admission to the Museum (can be used anytime within a year of issue)
- Harley-Davidson Museum “Shop Class” patch, and a rocker for all four classes
- As with all Shop Classes, motorcycle ownership is not required!
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Admission
| Adults (18-64 years): | $18 |
| Children (5-17 years): | $10 |
| Children (under 5): | Free with Adult |
| Seniors (65+): | $12 (with ID) |
| Military & Students: | $12 (with ID) |
| H-D Museum Members: | Free |
Hours and location
Open everyday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53201
1-877-HD-MUSEUM or 414-287-2789
