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Save Money with This Easy Tool to Maintain Your Harley-Davidson® RSS

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Save Money with This Easy Tool to Maintain Your Harley-Davidson®

Originally published on December 2, 2018 in AMA Diagnostica offers Harley-Davidson riders the ability to check system health and diagnose their bikes from the convenience of their smartphones. You can troubleshoot your own bike on the go with the innovative and award-winning plug and play Motorscan smartphone diagnostic tool. You can enjoy an AMA exclusive discount of $20 when you enter the code found at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/For-Members/Member-Discount-Codes while buying the 4-pin and 6-pin Motorscan smartphone diagnostic tool at www.motorscantools.com. The company calls this the world’s smallest motorcycle diagnostic device. It has no wires. Just connect it and use it to diagnose your bike yourself, saving on...

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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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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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Spring Awakening: Prepping Your Harley-Davidson RSS

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Spring Awakening: Prepping Your Harley-Davidson

In some areas of the country, it may seem like winter will never end. The winter season has been a big tease in some areas, as riders get a taste of warmer weather, followed by a chilling nor’easter and a few more inches of snow. However, we can all look forward to the certainty that winter will soon end. With the end of bone-chilling temps, riders will decide to begin taking their bike out for short spins and longer riders. Truly, there is nothing like blue skies, an open road, kicking back and enjoying the journey on a favorite Harley-Davidson....

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