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Sequential gearbox course for motorcycles

Online course of 300 hours in sequential motorcycle gearboxes. 6 modules covering motorcycle gearbox principles, the sequential selection mechanism, electronically assisted shifting, racing gearboxes and diagnosis and maintenance, with ISO 6336, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and KISSsoft, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the mechanical operation of a sequential motorcycle gearbox.

02

Calculate gear ratios and final gearing.

03

Adjust the linkage and shift pattern.

04

Calibrate a quickshifter and an assisted downshift system.

05

Compare racing solutions such as the seamless gearbox.

06

Diagnose faults and wear in gearboxes.

07

Design a gearbox tailored to a specific category.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Racing mechanics.
  • Transmission engineers focusing on motorcycle gearboxes.
  • Calibration technicians.
  • Motorcycle mechanics.
  • Track engineers.
  • Product R&D technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter racing and motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 6336 (load capacity calculation of gears)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles)
  • UNECE Regulation No 60 (motorcycle controls and indicators)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014 (vehicle construction and general requirements)
  • FIM technical regulations (championship technical rules)
  • JASO T 903 (four-stroke motorcycle engine oils)
  • KISSsoft
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • 2D Datarecording
  • AiM Race Studio 3
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Straight-cut dog gearbox
  2. 1.2Primary and secondary shafts
  3. 1.3Selector forks and drum
  4. 1.41-N-2-3-4-5-6 shift pattern
  5. 1.5Gear ratios and spacing
  6. 1.6Constant-mesh gears
  7. 1.7Friction losses in the gearbox
  8. 1.8Lubrication shared with the engine
  9. 1.9Differences from automotive gearboxes
  10. 1.10Workshop: stripping a six-speed gearbox
  1. 2.1Desmodromic drum and guide grooves
  2. 2.2Selector star and ratchet
  3. 2.3Shift lever return spring
  4. 2.4Detents and neutral position
  5. 2.5Reverse racing shift pattern
  6. 2.6Linkage and lever ratio
  7. 2.7Gear position sensor
  8. 2.8Dog wear and gears jumping out
  9. 2.9Gear surface treatments
  10. 2.10Practical: adjusting the linkage and reverse shift pattern
  1. 3.1Quickshifter with load sensor
  2. 3.2Ignition or injection cut on upshifts
  3. 3.3Blipper for clutchless downshifts
  4. 3.4Cut times by gear and engine speed
  5. 3.5Bidirectional clutchless shifting
  6. 3.6OEM systems and aftermarket kits
  7. 3.7ECU calibration
  8. 3.8Reliability of the lever sensor
  9. 3.9Honda DCT automated gearbox
  10. 3.10Lab: calibrating quickshifter cut times
  1. 4.1Removable cassette gearboxes
  2. 4.2Ratios interchangeable by circuit
  3. 4.3Seamless gearbox in MotoGP
  4. 4.4FIM regulatory restrictions
  5. 4.5Gear materials and treatments
  6. 4.6Dry-sump lubrication
  7. 4.7Gearshift usage telemetry
  8. 4.8Maintenance between sessions
  9. 4.9Typical race failures
  10. 4.10Case study: choosing ratios for a specific circuit
  1. 5.1Gearbox noises and play
  2. 5.2Gears that jump out or will not engage
  3. 5.3Inspecting forks and dogs
  4. 5.4Measuring wear with a calliper
  5. 5.5Oil and gear protection
  6. 5.6Adjusting axial clearances
  7. 5.7Common assembly mistakes
  8. 5.8Checking the gear position sensor
  9. 5.9Gearbox inspection sheet
  10. 5.10Case study: repairing a gearbox that jumps out of third
  1. 6.1Defining the use and category
  2. 6.2Calculating ratios and final gearing
  3. 6.3Designing the drum and forks
  4. 6.4Choosing electronic assistance
  5. 6.5Shift calibration strategy
  6. 6.6Durability test plan
  7. 6.7Regulatory compliance analysis
  8. 6.8Cost and weight estimate
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is KISSsoft, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: stripping and measuring gearboxes, calibrating quickshifters on the bench and analysing ratios with telemetry. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 6336, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, UNECE Regulation No 60, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 44/2014, FIM technical regulations, JASO T 903.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 6336, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and UNECE Regulation No 60 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:KISSsoft, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a sequential gearbox project, from ratio calculation and drum design to shift calibration and durability testing, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Gearbox strip-down
Strip and measure a six-speed gearbox.
Linkage adjustment
Set up the linkage and reverse shift pattern.
Quickshifter calibration
Calibrate quickshifter cut times by gear and engine speed.
Circuit ratio selection
Choose gear ratios for a specific circuit using telemetry.
Final project
Sequential gearbox design for a chosen category with calibration strategy and durability plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Racing mechanicTransmission engineerCalibration technicianMotorcycle mechanicTrack engineerProduct R&D technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with KISSsoft, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, 2D Datarecording and AiM Race Studio 3, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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