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How to Ride Safe During Fall: Common Road Hazards RSS

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How to Ride Safe During Fall: Common Road Hazards

Harley riders don’t have to put their bikes away just yet. However, it continues to be important to pay close attention to road and environmental conditions. Understand more about the types of road hazards that can be encountered when out on the road this season.

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Where to Find Affordable Motorcycle Lessons RSS

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Where to Find Affordable Motorcycle Lessons

Now is the perfect time to brush up those Harley riding skills. Novice and experienced riders may search ‘motorcycle lessons near me’ to find reputable dealerships and organizations offering motorcycle safety classes and more. Why would this be useful? New riders and those changing models may want to work on basic riding skills. More experienced riders may want to learn more about making adjustments safely while out on a road or when encountering varying road or weather conditions. Spring prepping shouldn’t only be about making sure that your bike is ready to hit the road, but that you can take...

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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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