Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles Course
Online 300-hour course in carburettor tuning for historic motorcycles. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (type-approval of L-category vehicles), UNECE Regulation No. 40 (motorcycle emissions) and Advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles Course — studying from Malta
Malta's rich heritage, including historic buildings, vintage vehicles and maritime craft, creates a niche for restoration and conservation work. Owners of classic cars, motorcycles and boats seek specialist workshops with knowledge of period engineering and materials. Restoration of historic architecture also requires engineers and technicians familiar with traditional construction methods and conservation rules. Opportunities tend to be found with specialist workshops, heritage organisations and private restorers.
Fees for Malta: €644 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a recognised professional body in Malta for restoration and classic vehicle engineering?
Malta does not have a single state-regulated profession for classic vehicle restoration. Vehicle registration and roadworthiness are handled by Transport Malta. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is determined by employers, clients or the relevant body, so check these before enrolling.
What work could restoration engineers find in Malta?
Malta has a niche market for classic vehicle restoration, mainly through independent workshops, specialist garages and private collectors. Work is often built on reputation and practical craftsmanship. Whether a private online qualification adds value is for individual clients and employers to judge, so it is best to consider it alongside your hands-on experience.
Can I study this part-time with a workshop job, and is funding possible?
Yes. The programmes are fully online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, without needing a student visa. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the carburettors commonly fitted to historic motorcycles.
Dismantle, clean and repair a motorcycle carburettor.
Select suitable jets, needles and slide valves.
Analyse the influence of intake and exhaust on carburation.
Tune carburation on the vehicle and diagnose faults.
Adapt the settings and materials to current ethanol-blended fuel.
Plan periodic maintenance of the fuel system.
Who it's for
- Classic motorcycle mechanic who wishes to specialise in Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles.
- Carburation specialist who wishes to specialise in Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles.
- Vintage motorcycle restorer who wishes to specialise in Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles.
- Preparer of historic competition motorcycles who wishes to specialise in Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles.
- Dyno technician who wishes to specialise in Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles.
- Motorcycle workshop manager who wishes to specialise in Carburettor Tuning for Historic Motorcycles.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic motorcycle restoration.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (type-approval of L-category vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No. 40 (motorcycle emissions)
- EN 228 (unleaded petrol)
- EN 15376 (ethanol as a petrol component)
- Royal Decree 920/2017 (technical vehicle inspection)
- ISO 1817 (rubber: resistance to liquids)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Common families and manufacturers1.2Slide and bell-mouth carburettors1.3Constant-depression carburettors1.4Identifying the model and jetting1.5Circuits: idle, needle and main1.6Manufacturer documentation and tables1.7Tools and workbench1.8Petrol safety in the workshop1.9Preliminary engine diagnosis1.10Workshop: identification and dismantling of a carburettor
2.1Orderly dismantling and marking2.2Ultrasonic and manual cleaning2.3Float bowl, float and needle valve2.4Wear of the bell and body2.5Throttle shaft and its clearances2.6Gaskets, O-rings and repair kits2.7Air screw and its seat2.8Assembly and leak-tightness2.9Checks before assembly2.10Practical: complete rebuild of a carburettor
3.1Main jet and its effect3.2Needle and clip position3.3Idle jet and mixture screw3.4Emulsion tube and diffuser3.5Float level and its adjustment3.6Relationship between throttle opening and active circuit3.7Effect of altitude and temperature3.8Reading a jetting table3.9Logical order of tuning3.10Practical: determination of a base jetting
4.1Air filter and its condition4.2Open intake and its consequences4.3Air leaks in the intake4.4Original and performance exhausts4.5Back pressure and its effect on the mixture4.6Modifications and necessary recalibration4.7Current fuel and its effect4.8Additives and their real usefulness4.9Material compatibility4.10Practical: evaluation of the effect of an exhaust change
5.1Synchronisation of multiple carburettors5.2Idle and progression tuning5.3Reading the spark plug as a diagnosis5.4Using the gas analyser5.5Symptoms of lean and rich mixture5.6Faults at mid-throttle5.7Stuttering and detonation5.8Cold starting and the choke5.9Recording the final setting5.10Practical: complete tuning on a motorcycle
6.1Periodic carburettor maintenance6.2Storage and draining of the float bowl6.3Fuel tank and fuel filter6.4Available spare parts and reproductions6.5Conversion to injection: criteria6.6Preservation of the original carburettor6.7Customer service and quotations6.8Common workshop errors6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: tuned and documented carburation of a motorcycle
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Advanced Excel, Dynojet Power Core, Fusion 360, Gas analyser with recording software, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real carburettor rebuilding procedures in the workshop, measurement of CO and HC at idle, and power testing of motorcycles on a dyno. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the carburettors commonly fitted to historic motorcycles.
Dismantle, clean and repair a motorcycle carburettor.
Select suitable jets, needles and slide valves.
Analyse the influence of intake and exhaust on carburation.
Tune carburation on the vehicle and diagnose faults.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Advanced Excel, Dynojet Power Core, Fusion 360, Gas analyser with recording software. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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