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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...

  You love all things Harley-Davidson® and have even tried out one of our Harley-Davidson personal diagnostic tools for newer model Harleys. You love the convenience of reading codes and checking system health via your smartphone. Why not tell friends about our helpful tool? We appreciate our customers and want them to know that they can earn a little green and help their fellow Harley enthusiasts. If you ride a Harley, blog about Harleys or sell Harley-Davidson products, you can share the news about the innovative Motorscan smartphone diagnostic tool and start earning. Learn more today! Diagnostica’s Referral Program You...

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,...

While spouses and friends may worry about motorcycle crashes and fatalities, you should know that motorcyclists may be safer than ever before. This is good news for those living the life and continuing to ride out when weather permits. What should Harley-Davidson owners and other motorcyclists know when it comes to changing statistics and an increase in motorcycle safety? Learn more about the positive trends occurring that may be helping to prevent injuries and reduce fatalities today. A Difference of 296 Lives In preliminary data from GHSA, it appeared that there had been a decrease of 5.6 percent when it...

Written by Tony Lisanti and originally published in the March 2018 issue of Backroads Magazine   The on-board systems on today's motorcycles dwarf the technology available just a decade ago. The current Harley-Davidsons are no exception. The latest models depend on a CAN-Bus system to monitor operating parameters of the various on-board systems. CAN-Bus (Controller Area Network) allows the various controls and monitors to communicate with one another and assists technicians with diagnosing trouble codes in the event of a failure. This is all well and good, but what to do when that engine light comes on during a trip...