Bigdog Master Certified technician's
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LEVEL 1 - TECHNICIAN
Understand and read current Service Manual and Service Bulletins. Can service only under supervision from a BDM Certified or Master Certified Tech
LEVEL 2 - CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN
Very familiar with major systems of BDM
LEVEL 3 - MASTER CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN -
Able to diagnose any service issues on current & older models and repair it quickly and accurately. Includes knowledge: Historical product info, Design theories, Troubleshooting, and Deep understanding of all Motorcycle systems
jimizee028
TRUE COLORS COLLISION
probally more on this board than in the dealerships ...only we havent taken no test!!!!!!!
Wouldn't that mean more 3s then since level one has to be supervised under 2s and 3s?
Two, Me and Moe!!!!!
bigdogtech01
Well-Known Member
As far as I know, Bigdog is currently not holding any training classes. I have spoken with Will out there recently and unless they get a mess of dealers wanting to pay to send their guys out, it looks like the classes will be put on hold indefinitely. Doug Waller was one of the lead instructors out there and he no longer is with BDM. As far as Level 3 goes, the classes have not even been created yet. Richard Romero said they will start the Level 3 classes once all the Technicians have completed Level 2. There are only 6 of us in the country that have completed all the courses for Level 2. I am fortunate enough to be one of them. I completed all mine just before they stopped having them. It is too bad really, we need more trained techs out there. I know a lot of guys out there have a lot of knowledge with these bikes, but you learn a lot of things you might not have known if you had not gone threw all the courses.
Just my .02 cents
You have to complete Level 1 to move onto Level 2 and so on, so there are more Level 1's out there than 2's.
Here are some of the courses a Level 2 had to complete:
-All online testing @ dealership (basic theory, a mess of questions, can't remember the exact number, that was 3 yrs ago)
-EFI class @ BDM Training Facility (2.5 days)
-Electrical class @ BDM Training Facility (3days)
-Chassis class @ BDM Training Facility (2.5 days)
-Engine- EVO class @ BDM Training Facility (4 days)
-Transmission,clutch and Primary class @ BDM Training Facility (2 days)
-X-Wedge Motor class @ BDM Training Facility (4 days)
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BikersDream
We build what you Dream!
When Big Dog first had certified testing classes on line 2 years ago I took every test and passed with 95 test score or better. The server crashed and lost everyone’s testing scores and no one receive any diplomas. Big Dog tried again with another system provider that three months into it again lost everyone’s test scores and were not recovered. I have copies of the testing. Questions and answers. It’s not that hard. If I get time I will see what I can come up with and maybe post the questions on the board. I have a Master Certification with Suzuki, Yamaha, Indian, and a few more. Certified Diplomas from S&S engines, Progressive Suspension, Zippers, maybe 10 others. With all that said you still need an ability to transfer the knowledge from mind to matter. All the certifications in the world don’t make you a great tech. My point is if you know how it works and can fix it correctly a piece of paper will not make you a great mechanic.
My 2pennys.
My 2pennys.
