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3 Tips to Make Buying Your First Harley-Davidson® Easy RSS

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3 Tips to Make Buying Your First Harley-Davidson® Easy

It could have been on your bucket list for some time or you may have decided that you wanted to learn to ride on a Harley-Davidson. Either way, there are plenty of bikes to choose from with new and used models available. Learn more about a few factors that you may want to consider as you explore your options.  Determine Your Budget Generally speaking, new Harleys are not an inexpensive purchase. Getting a model with all the bells and whistles may not always be your best bet. Check out what your local dealer has in stock and compare it to...

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How to Ride Safe This Summer: Your Health RSS

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How to Ride Safe This Summer: Your Health

  Any healthy person may become dehydrated or suffer from heat exhaustion during the summer. Those with existing health conditions may be particularly vulnerable. However, a few extra precautions can make it possible to ride a Harley-Davidson® in the summer while avoiding potential heat-related health issues. Use the following summer riding tips to safeguard your well-being today. Even Tough Guys Get Heat Stroke It doesn’t pay to set out for the day without adequate preparation. It is important to know the signs of heat stroke and take steps to avoid it. Some initial signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion...

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How to Ride Safe This Summer: Your Harley-Davidson® Bike RSS

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How to Ride Safe This Summer: Your Harley-Davidson® Bike

Riding on a hot day can lead to serious consequences for both you and your bike, if you do not adequately prepare. It is necessary to take extra precautions to avoid issues with your bike when out and about at the peak of the summer season. Understand more about how to enjoy a long summer ride without adverse effects to your bike today. Can Hot Weather Stress Your Ride? Summer temperatures can put extra stress on a bike needing maintenance, with environmental factors possibly increasing the risk of a serious accident. It is best to check over the tread of tires and...

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Which States Require Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets? RSS

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Which States Require Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets?

As it appears that there is a high correlation between strong helmet laws and fewer serious motorcycle injuries and fatalities, it begs the question: Which states do have helmet laws on the books that are consistently enforced? This information cannot only help motorcyclists stay on the right side of the law but also keep them informed before heading out of state. Avoid a potential hassle with the police when knowing when helmets are mandatory. Helmet Laws in Your State There are surprisingly few states which require adult motorcyclists to wear a helmet when riding. This may change in the future,...

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Where Is Your Harley-Davidson® Diagnostic Port? RSS

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Where Is Your Harley-Davidson® Diagnostic Port?

Image of a 4-pin diagnostic port on a standard Harley-Davidson bike. Look for a connector that is light gray and has a black rubber plug installed. Tools may be necessary to remove a cover and gain access.   There may come a time in your life when you need to locate the diagnostic port on your Harley. The problem is that finding it is not always as simple as what one may think. The diagnostic port location on Harley-Davidson bikes differs by model and year. Our team provides the following information to make the process clearer for those looking to...

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